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        <copyright> 2026</copyright>
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                <title>Replacement of Mokihinui Campground effluent system set to begin</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/replacement-of-mokihinui-campground-effluent-system-set-to-begin/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 10 April 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New rating valuations on the way for Buller District</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/new-rating-valuations-on-the-way-for-buller-district/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 07 April 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Community invited to give feedback on Council&#x2019;s Draft Annual Plan 2026/27</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/community-invited-to-give-feedback-on-council-s-draft-annual-plan-202627/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 02 April 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller approves Coast Water shareholder agreement</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 26 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New NZDF planes to visit Westport</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/new-nzdf-planes-to-visit-westport/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 23 March 2026 12:45:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council decisions impact Annual Plan 2026/27 rates</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/council-decisions-impact-annual-plan-202627-rates/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 23 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Westport&#x2019;s clocktower to light up purple in recognition of Epilepsy Day</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/westport-s-clocktower-to-light-up-purple-in-recognition-of-epilepsy-day/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 23 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Name agreed for Coast water entity</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/name-agreed-for-coast-water-entity/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 23 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Senior housing rents to increase</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/senior-housing-rents-to-increase/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 20 March 2026 10:35:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller councillors vote to continue with water CCO</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-councillors-vote-to-continue-with-water-cco/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 19 March 2026 14:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Originair announces discontinuation of Westport to Wellington flights</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/originair-announces-discontinuation-of-westport-to-wellington-flights/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 18 March 2026 14:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Resource Consent application lodged for Westport&#x2019;s Floating Lagoon stopbank</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/resource-consent-application-lodged-for-westport-s-floating-lagoon-stopbank/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 16 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council discusses the revised draft budget for Annual Plan 2026/27</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/council-discusses-the-revised-draft-budget-for-annual-plan-202627/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 13 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sue Thomson Casey Memorial Library to trial operating hours changes</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/sue-thomson-casey-memorial-library-to-trial-operating-hours-changes/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 12 March 2026 09:10:00</pubDate>
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                <title>BDC Councillors air affordability concerns with government</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/bdc-councillors-air-affordability-concerns-with-government/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 10 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council appoints new Risk and Audit Committee Independent Chair</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/council-appoints-new-risk-and-audit-committee-independent-chair/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 09 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Refuse bags to stay for another year</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/refuse-bags-to-stay-for-another-year/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 09 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EPIC Laneway project not proceeding </title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/epic-laneway-project-not-proceeding/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 06 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Precautionary boil water notice still in place for Reefton</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/precautionary-boil-water-notice-still-in-place-for-reefton/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 06 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Reduced screenings at NBS Theatre due to projector fault</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/reduced-screenings-at-nbs-theatre-due-to-projector-fault/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 03 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Unauthorised access to harbour facilities a significant risk to public safety</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/unauthorised-access-to-harbour-facilities-a-significant-risk-to-public-safety/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 02 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council considers draft budget for Annual Plan 2026/27</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-council-considers-draft-budget-for-annual-plan-202627/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 27 February 2026 12:48:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council adopts 2023/24 Annual Report</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-council-adopts-202324-annual-report/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 27 February 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Joint Resource Consent Application to be lodged for Carters Beach and Upper Buller stopbanks</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/joint-resource-consent-application-to-be-lodged-for-carters-beach-and-upper-buller-stopbanks/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 20 February 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller believes more detail needed on local government simplification</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-believes-more-detail-needed-on-local-government-simplification/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 20 February 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ongoing vandalism of public facilities in Westport a significant cost to ratepayers</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/ongoing-vandalism-of-public-facilities-in-westport-a-significant-cost-to-ratepayers/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 17 February 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Fresh round of recycling bin audits to start in Westport and Reefton</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/fresh-round-of-recycling-bin-audits-to-start-in-westport-and-reefton/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 16 February 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Successful tenderer for O&#x2019;Conor Home rockwall named</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/successful-tenderer-for-o-conor-home-rockwall-named/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 09 February 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Contractor appointed for Hughes Place stormwater outfall upgrade</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/contractor-appointed-for-hughes-place-stormwater-outfall-upgrade/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 03 February 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council response to West Coast Regional Council Wastewater  Treatment Plants report</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-council-response-to-west-coast-regional-council-wastewater-treatment-plants-report/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 03 February 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Work progresses on joint council-controlled water services organisation</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/work-progresses-on-joint-council-controlled-water-services-organisation/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 03 February 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Separation of stormwater and wastewater services on private property to begin in Roebuck Street catchment</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/separation-of-stormwater-and-wastewater-services-on-private-property-to-begin-in-roebuck-street-catchment/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/separation-of-stormwater-and-wastewater-services-on-private-property-to-begin-in-roebuck-street-catchment/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 23 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Granny flats building consent exemption to go live</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/granny-flats-building-consent-exemption-to-go-live/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 14 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council to consult community on funding options for stormwater outlets and mobile pumps for Westport flood protection</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/council-to-consult-community-on-funding-options-for-stormwater-outlets-and-mobile-pumps-for-westport-flood-protection/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/council-to-consult-community-on-funding-options-for-stormwater-outlets-and-mobile-pumps-for-westport-flood-protection/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 19 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Councils committed to working with insurers as changes signalled for Westport</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/councils-committed-to-working-with-insurers-as-changes-signalled-for-westport/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 19 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council makes decision regarding Westport water conservation reserve assessment</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/council-makes-decision-regarding-westport-water-conservation-reserve-assessment/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 18 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council appoints permanent Group Manager Corporate Services</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-council-appoints-permanent-group-manager-corporate-services/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 18 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council to adopt 2022/23 Annual Report</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-council-to-adopt-202223-annual-report/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hokitika&#x27;s Regent Theatre provides interim support for Buller Theatres</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/hokitikas-regent-theatre-provides-interim-support-for-buller-theatres/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Outcome of Te Kuha water conservation reserve assessment workshop</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/outcome-of-te-kuha-water-conservation-reserve-assessment-workshop/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 11 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Westport&#x2019;s Master Plan gains national endorsement</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/westport-s-master-plan-gains-national-endorsement/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 05 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Last section of Cats Creek bund has go-ahead</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/last-section-of-cats-creek-bund-has-go-ahead/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 02 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Central government&#x2019;s proposed rates cap</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/central-government-s-proposed-rates-cap/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 02 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tick of approval for West Coast water plan</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/tick-of-approval-for-west-coast-water-plan/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 28 November 2025 14:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Changes to administration of the Resilient Westport Adaptation Relief Fund</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/changes-to-administration-of-the-resilient-westport-adaptation-relief-fund/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 27 November 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Potential impact of proposed local government reforms on West Coast council governance</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/potential-impact-of-proposed-local-government-reforms-on-west-coast-council-governance/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 26 November 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller&#x2019;s first independent residents&#x2019; survey sets a clear benchmark</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-s-first-independent-residents-survey-sets-a-clear-benchmark/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-s-first-independent-residents-survey-sets-a-clear-benchmark/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 24 November 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Revitalised Westport street flags celebrate youth creativity in Buller</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/revitalised-westport-street-flags-celebrate-youth-creativity-in-buller/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 24 November 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council&#x2019;s committee structure and meeting schedule to be discussed</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/council-s-committee-structure-and-meeting-schedule-to-be-discussed/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 21 November 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Still time to sign up for free business continuity workshops in Westport</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/still-time-to-sign-up-for-free-business-continuity-workshops-in-westport/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 21 November 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Westport&#x2019;s enhanced evacuation plan endorsed by West Coast Emergency Management Joint Committee</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/westport-s-enhanced-evacuation-plan-endorsed-by-west-coast-emergency-management-joint-committee/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 20 November 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Self-evacuation survey results guide plan development</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/self-evacuation-survey-results-guide-plan-development/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 19 November 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Westport wharf repair finalist in Canterbury-Westland Civil Contractors of New Zealand awards</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/westport-wharf-repair-finalist-in-canterbury-westland-civil-contractors-of-new-zealand-awards/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/westport-wharf-repair-finalist-in-canterbury-westland-civil-contractors-of-new-zealand-awards/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 10 November 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>There&#x27;s still time to tell us about your self-evacuation situation</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/theres-still-time-to-tell-us-about-your-self-evacuation-situation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/theres-still-time-to-tell-us-about-your-self-evacuation-situation/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 04 November 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Free puppy socialisation classes available in Westport</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/free-puppy-socialisation-classes-available-in-westport/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 03 November 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Deputy Mayor position proposed for Councillor-elect Shayne Barry</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/deputy-mayor-position-proposed-for-councillor-elect-shayne-barry/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 24 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Swearing in of Buller&#x2019;s new council</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/swearing-in-of-buller-s-new-council/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 24 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Power outage and severe weather - Buller community urged to limit travel and prepare</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/power-outage-and-severe-weather-buller-community-urged-to-limit-travel-and-prepare/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Update: Orange heavy rain warning 21 October 2025</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/update-orange-heavy-rain-warning-21-october-2025/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 21 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>West Coast communities urged to prepare as severe weather approaches</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/west-coast-communities-urged-to-prepare-as-severe-weather-approaches/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 20 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Final results for Buller&#x2019;s 2025 local government elections announced</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/final-results-for-buller-s-2025-local-government-elections-announced/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 17 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New campaign to support Westport businesses get &#x2018;flood-ready&#x2019;</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/new-campaign-to-support-westport-businesses-get-flood-ready/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/new-campaign-to-support-westport-businesses-get-flood-ready/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 16 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Survey launched to help gauge evacuation readiness of Westport locals</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/survey-launched-to-help-gauge-evacuation-readiness-of-westport-locals/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 16 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NBS Theatre screenings reduced due to sound processor fault</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/nbs-theatre-screenings-reduced-due-to-sound-processor-fault/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/nbs-theatre-screenings-reduced-due-to-sound-processor-fault/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 14 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Preliminary results for Buller&#x2019;s 2025 local government elections live</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/preliminary-results-for-buller-s-2025-local-government-elections-live/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 13 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council&#x2019;s Group Manager Corporate Services Paul Numan resigns</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-council-s-group-manager-corporate-services-paul-numan-resigns/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 13 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council&#x27;s Residents&#x27; Survey on track</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-councils-residents-survey-on-track/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-councils-residents-survey-on-track/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 10 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller&#x27;s local government elections 2025: What to expect on Election Day</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/bullers-local-government-elections-2025-what-to-expect-on-election-day/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 09 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Orange weather warning for Buller, Grey and Westland Districts</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/orange-weather-warning-for-buller-grey-and-westland-districts/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 09 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council and NZTA confirm final PMO flood recovery costs</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-council-and-nzta-confirm-final-pmo-flood-recovery-costs/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 26 September 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council proposes cap on pokie venues and machines in new gambling venues policy</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/council-proposes-cap-on-pokie-venues-and-machines-in-new-gambling-venues-policy/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 25 September 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Reefton Visitor and Service Centre name to remain</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/reefton-visitor-and-service-centre-name-to-remain/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/reefton-visitor-and-service-centre-name-to-remain/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 24 September 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller Holdings Ltd appoints new director</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-holdings-ltd-appoints-new-director/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 19 September 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council releases new public map viewer</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-council-releases-new-public-map-viewer/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 15 September 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Northern Buller communities unite to strengthen Civil Defence resilience</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/northern-buller-communities-unite-to-strengthen-civil-defence-resilience/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 15 September 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Minister opens new Reefton Campground accommodation units</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/minister-opens-new-reefton-campground-accommodation-units/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 September 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Digi-Coach on hand at Buller District Libraries</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/digi-coach-on-hand-at-buller-district-libraries/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 September 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New HVAC system for Westport&#x27;s NBS Theatre</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/new-hvac-system-for-westports-nbs-theatre/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 09 September 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Dredge Master Steve Christieson resigns after seven years of dedicated service</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/dredge-master-steve-christieson-resigns-after-seven-years-of-dedicated-service/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 08 September 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>West Coast food and green waste collection feasibility report completed</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/west-coast-food-and-green-waste-collection-feasibility-report-completed/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 02 September 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Local youth input to play key role in revitalisation of Westport&#x2019;s street flags</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/local-youth-input-to-play-key-role-in-revitalisation-of-westport-s-street-flags/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 01 September 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Next stage of Westport&#x2019;s water trunk main replacement nears completion</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/next-stage-of-westport-s-water-trunk-main-replacement-nears-completion/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/next-stage-of-westport-s-water-trunk-main-replacement-nears-completion/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 27 August 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Kawatiri returns from Whanganui Port</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/kawatiri-returns-from-whanganui-port/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 26 August 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>West Coast councils consider adopting joint Water Services Delivery Plan under Local Water Done Well</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/west-coast-councils-consider-adopting-joint-water-services-delivery-plan-under-local-water-done-well/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 25 August 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council&#x2019;s revised waste services contract to be retendered</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-council-s-revised-waste-services-contract-to-be-retendered/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-council-s-revised-waste-services-contract-to-be-retendered/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 20 August 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Get to know Buller&#x27;s candidates for local government elections 2025</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/get-to-know-bullers-candidates-for-local-government-elections-2025/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 19 August 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council moves forward with Business Continuity Plan</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-council-moves-forward-with-business-continuity-plan/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 August 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Residents invited to hear update on planned Carters Beach stopbank</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/residents-invited-to-hear-update-on-planned-carters-beach-stopbank/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 06 August 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New Civil Defence group launched in Denniston to boost community resilience</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/new-civil-defence-group-launched-in-denniston-to-boost-community-resilience/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 01 August 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Long-term programme of improvements planned for Karamea Highway</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/long-term-programme-of-improvements-planned-for-karamea-highway/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 01 August 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council approves senior housing rent changes</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/council-approves-senior-housing-rent-changes/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 31 July 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Reefton Campground Accommodation Project cabins on track for August delivery</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/reefton-campground-accommodation-project-cabins-on-track-for-august-delivery/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 28 July 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Interpretation of Department of Internal Affairs council performance profiles clarified</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/interpretation-of-department-of-internal-affairs-council-performance-profiles-clarified/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 28 July 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council reviews its approach to provision of senior housing</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-council-reviews-its-approach-to-provision-of-senior-housing/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 28 July 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Last week for candidates to submit local government election nominations</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/last-week-for-candidates-to-submit-local-government-election-nominations/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 28 July 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council works with the Energy Efficiency &amp; Conservation Authority to support community resilience</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/council-works-with-the-energy-efficiency-conservation-authority-to-support-community-resilience/
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                <title>Coast councils forge ahead with plans for water service delivery under Local Water Done Well</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/coast-councils-forge-ahead-with-plans-for-water-service-delivery-under-local-water-done-well/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 25 July 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller&#x2019;s Master Planning wins SuperIdea award</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-s-master-planning-wins-superidea-award/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 18 July 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Free refrigerator disposal scheme extended to the Reefton Transfer Station</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/free-refrigerator-disposal-scheme-extended-to-the-reefton-transfer-station/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/free-refrigerator-disposal-scheme-extended-to-the-reefton-transfer-station/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 16 July 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Water supply disruption for Carters Beach, Alma Road and southeast Westport as part of trunk main construction works</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/water-supply-disruption-for-carters-beach-alma-road-and-southeast-westport-as-part-of-trunk-main-construction-works/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/water-supply-disruption-for-carters-beach-alma-road-and-southeast-westport-as-part-of-trunk-main-construction-works/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 11 July 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Westport and Reefton Transfer Station improvement projects completed</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/westport-and-reefton-transfer-station-improvement-projects-completed/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 11 July 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller&#x2019;s official rubbish bag and waste charges to increase</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-s-official-rubbish-bag-and-waste-charges-to-increase/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 11 July 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sewer repairs planned for Reefton following discovery of pipework obstructions</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/sewer-repairs-planned-for-reefton-following-discovery-of-pipework-obstructions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/sewer-repairs-planned-for-reefton-following-discovery-of-pipework-obstructions/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 09 July 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Outcomes from Local Water Done Well hearings and deliberations</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/outcomes-from-local-water-done-well-hearings-and-deliberations/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 08 July 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Resource consent application lodged for Avery&#x2019;s stopbank</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/resource-consent-application-lodged-for-avery-s-stopbank/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/resource-consent-application-lodged-for-avery-s-stopbank/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 02 July 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council&#x27;s Stafford Street homes set to be tenanted by BT Mining Limited staff</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/councils-stafford-street-homes-set-to-be-tenanted-by-bt-mining-limited-staff/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/councils-stafford-street-homes-set-to-be-tenanted-by-bt-mining-limited-staff/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 01 July 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council&#x2019;s free garden green waste disposal programme to continue</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-council-s-free-garden-green-waste-disposal-programme-to-continue/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-council-s-free-garden-green-waste-disposal-programme-to-continue/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 01 July 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council adopts 2025-2034 Long-Term Plan</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-council-adopts-2025-2034-long-term-plan/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 01 July 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Two new members appointed to Buller&#x2019;s District Licencing Committee</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/two-new-members-appointed-to-buller-s-district-licencing-committee/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/two-new-members-appointed-to-buller-s-district-licencing-committee/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 26 June 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council signs off the West Coast Regional Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2024 &#x2013; 2030</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/council-signs-off-the-west-coast-regional-waste-management-and-minimisation-plan-2024-2030/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/council-signs-off-the-west-coast-regional-waste-management-and-minimisation-plan-2024-2030/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 26 June 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council responds to request to assess Westport Water Catchment land use</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/council-responds-to-request-to-assess-westport-water-catchment-land-use/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/council-responds-to-request-to-assess-westport-water-catchment-land-use/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 26 June 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council consulting on Draft Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-council-consulting-on-draft-dangerous-affected-and-insanitary-buildings-policy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-council-consulting-on-draft-dangerous-affected-and-insanitary-buildings-policy/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 25 June 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Local Water Done Well submissions to be considered next week</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/local-water-done-well-submissions-to-be-considered-next-week/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 25 June 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Westport&#x2019;s NBS Theatre operating on reduced screenings due to a server malfunction</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/westport-s-nbs-theatre-operating-on-reduced-screenings-due-to-a-server-malfunction/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/westport-s-nbs-theatre-operating-on-reduced-screenings-due-to-a-server-malfunction/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 24 June 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Reefton&#x2019;s public toilets at risk of closure</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/reefton-s-public-toilets-at-risk-of-closure/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 24 June 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Reefton Visitor and Service Centre opening at 12 pm on Monday 30 June</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/reefton-visitor-and-service-centre-opening-at-12-pm-on-monday-30-june/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/reefton-visitor-and-service-centre-opening-at-12-pm-on-monday-30-june/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 19 June 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Outcomes from deliberations: Draft Long-Term Plan 2025-2034</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/outcomes-from-deliberations-draft-long-term-plan-2025-2034/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/outcomes-from-deliberations-draft-long-term-plan-2025-2034/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 17 June 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New wastewater system commissioned at Punakaiki Campground</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/new-wastewater-system-commissioned-at-punakaiki-campground/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 16 June 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Time for Buller dog owners to prepare for registration 2025-2026</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/time-for-buller-dog-owners-to-prepare-for-registration-2025-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/time-for-buller-dog-owners-to-prepare-for-registration-2025-2026/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 13 June 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller&#x2019;s Mayor&#x2019;s Taskforce for Jobs contract to finish at the end of June 2025</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-s-mayor-s-taskforce-for-jobs-contract-to-finish-at-the-end-of-june-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-s-mayor-s-taskforce-for-jobs-contract-to-finish-at-the-end-of-june-2025/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 09 June 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller&#x2019;s popular polystyrene recycling programme to expand</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-s-popular-polystyrene-recycling-programme-to-expand/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-s-popular-polystyrene-recycling-programme-to-expand/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 06 June 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Draft Long-Term Plan submissions to be considered next week</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/draft-long-term-plan-submissions-to-be-considered-next-week/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 05 June 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Outcome of Chief Executive&#x2019;s annual remuneration review announced</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/outcome-of-chief-executive-s-annual-remuneration-review-announced/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 03 June 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Contractor appointed for Cobden Street stormwater outfall repair</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/contractor-appointed-for-cobden-street-stormwater-outfall-repair/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Reefton Campground Accommodation Project gains momentum</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/reefton-campground-accommodation-project-gains-momentum/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council kicks off Local Water Done Well conversation</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/council-kicks-off-local-water-done-well-conversation/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Senior housing recommendation panel to be formed for Inangahua Ward</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/senior-housing-recommendation-panel-to-be-formed-for-inangahua-ward/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Clocktower Chambers to be cleaned by drone</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/clocktower-chambers-to-be-cleaned-by-drone/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Stormwater and wastewater cross-connections in Carters Beach and Westport</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/stormwater-and-wastewater-cross-connections-in-carters-beach-and-westport/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Southern Peel Street stormwater upgrade begins</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/southern-peel-street-stormwater-upgrade-begins/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller&#x2019;s NEMA-funded critical infrastructure repairs complete</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-s-nema-funded-critical-infrastructure-repairs-complete/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Drill rig to be spotted around Westport</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/drill-rig-to-be-spotted-around-westport/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council sets the date for Local Water Done Well consultation</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/council-sets-the-date-for-local-water-done-well-consultation/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council approves CEO review process</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/council-approves-ceo-review-process/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council changes course for waste management in Buller</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/council-changes-course-for-waste-management-in-buller/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council launches Draft Long-Term Plan 2025-2034 consultation</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/council-launches-draft-long-term-plan-2025-2034-consultation/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 24 April 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council extends Buller&#x2019;s waste management contract by one year</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/council-extends-buller-s-waste-management-contract-by-one-year/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 24 April 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Community to have their say on Westport&#x2019;s wastewater and stormwater separation as part of the Draft Long-Term Plan 2025-2034 consultation</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/community-to-have-their-say-on-westport-s-wastewater-and-stormwater-separation-as-part-of-the-draft-long-term-plan-2025-2034-consultation/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 17 April 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council&#x2019;s Queen Street houses ready for senior housing tenants</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-council-s-queen-street-houses-ready-for-senior-housing-tenants/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-council-s-queen-street-houses-ready-for-senior-housing-tenants/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 17 April 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller&#x2019;s Climate Change Risk Assessment report released Buller</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-s-climate-change-risk-assessment-report-released-buller/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 17 April 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Local companies to be awarded contracts for Reefton Campground accommodation works</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/local-companies-to-be-awarded-contracts-for-reefton-campground-accommodation-works/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 11 April 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council changes Long-Term Plan consultation timeline</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/council-changes-long-term-plan-consultation-timeline/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 09 April 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller&#x2019;s District Licencing Committee currently recruiting new members</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-s-district-licencing-committee-currently-recruiting-new-members/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 07 April 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller community supports women in need</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-community-supports-women-in-need/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 07 April 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Work on McKenna stopbank wraps up</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/work-on-mckenna-stopbank-wraps-up/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 04 April 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Reserve Management Survey results published</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/reserve-management-survey-results-published/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 27 March 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council considers feedback on the Draft West Coast Regional Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2024 - 2030</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-council-considers-feedback-on-the-draft-west-coast-regional-waste-management-and-minimisation-plan-2024-2030/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 27 March 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council decides to endorse Westport&#x2019;s Master Plan following intense discussion</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-council-decides-to-endorse-westport-s-master-plan-following-intense-discussion/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 27 March 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Port enhancements at Westport Harbour to improve the Buller District&#x2019;s emergency resilience</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/port-enhancements-at-westport-harbour-to-improve-the-buller-district-s-emergency-resilience/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 25 March 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Endorsement for Westport&#x2019;s Master Plan to be sought next week</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/endorsement-for-westport-s-master-plan-to-be-sought-next-week/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 21 March 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Chlorination of Punakaiki&#x2019;s water supply completed</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/chlorination-of-punakaiki-s-water-supply-completed/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 19 March 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Work ongoing to confirm Westport properties eligible for Adaptation Relief</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/work-ongoing-to-confirm-westport-properties-eligible-for-adaptation-relief/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 17 March 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Civil Defence springs into action in Northern Buller</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/civil-defence-springs-into-action-in-northern-buller/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 14 March 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Kotahitanga m&#x14D; te Taiao Alliance to meet in Kawatiri</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/kotahitanga-mo-te-taiao-alliance-to-meet-in-kawatiri/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 14 March 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council floats draft total rates increase for 2025-26</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-council-floats-draft-total-rates-increase-for-2025-26/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 13 March 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New trees for Victoria Square survey evaluated</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/new-trees-for-victoria-square-survey-evaluated/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 07 March 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council explores options to manage Buller&#x2019;s drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater in the future</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-council-explores-options-to-manage-buller-s-drinking-water-stormwater-and-wastewater-in-the-future/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 07 March 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Westport Port receives financial support from Regional Infrastructure Fund</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/westport-port-receives-financial-support-from-regional-infrastructure-fund/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 07 March 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council progresses lean Long-Term Plan budget</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-council-progresses-lean-long-term-plan-budget/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 06 March 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>There&#x2019;s still time for the community to have its say on Westport&#x2019;s Master Planning</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/there-s-still-time-for-the-community-to-have-its-say-on-westport-s-master-planning/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 28 February 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council&#x2019;s communication and engagement strategy discussed at public council workshop</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-council-s-communication-and-engagement-strategy-discussed-at-public-council-workshop/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 27 February 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Progress made towards preparing council&#x27;s Stafford Street homes for new occupants</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/progress-made-towards-preparing-councils-stafford-street-homes-for-new-occupants/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 27 February 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Continuation of council&#x2019;s grants funding under review</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/continuation-of-council-s-grants-funding-under-review/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 27 February 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council&#x2019;s Brougham House offices to close for HVAC installation</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/buller-district-council-s-brougham-house-offices-to-close-for-hvac-installation/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 19 February 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Punakaiki water supply chlorination work ramps up</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/punakaiki-water-supply-chlorination-work-ramps-up/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 29 November 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Planning for the next stage of Westport&#x2019;s water trunk main replacement underway</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/planning-for-the-next-stage-of-westport-s-water-trunk-main-replacement-underway/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 08 November 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tyre stewardship program rolls out in Buller</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/tyre-stewardship-program-rolls-out-in-buller/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 09 September 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>West Coast Councils seek Coasters&#x2019; feedback on food and green waste collection</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/west-coast-councils-seek-coasters-feedback-on-food-and-green-waste-collection/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 05 July 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>West Coast councils explore options for food and green waste collection</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/west-coast-councils-explore-options-for-food-and-green-waste-collection/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 17 June 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council to consider feedback on the Draft West Coast Regional Speed Management Plan</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/council-to-consider-feedback-on-the-draft-west-coast-regional-speed-management-plan/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Community to have their say on the Draft West Coast Regional Speed Management Plan</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/community-to-have-their-say-on-the-draft-west-coast-regional-speed-management-plan/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 March 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Changes to Westport and Carters Beach water pressure starting next week</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/changes-to-westport-and-carters-beach-water-pressure-starting-next-week/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 23 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Keeping of Animals Bylaw adopted</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/keeping-of-animals-bylaw-adopted/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 21 December 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council to consider next steps for Zone 1 rubbish collection</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/council-to-consider-next-steps-for-zone-1-rubbish-collection/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 08 December 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Analysis of waste consultation submissions released</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/analysis-of-waste-consultation-submissions-released/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 05 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Free Funding Finder launched for Buller&#x2019;s community</title>
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                https://bullerdc.govt.nz/blog/free-funding-finder-launched-for-buller-s-community/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 02 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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