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New campaign to support Westport businesses get ‘flood-ready’

Is your business ready to respond after a severe flood or other emergency? A new campaign launching this month aims to help more Westport businesses answer that question with confidence.

Survey launched to help gauge evacuation readiness of Westport locals

The wider Westport community is being encouraged to participate in a survey to help gauge their readiness to self-evacuate in a major flood or other emergency.

NBS Theatre screenings reduced due to sound processor fault

Westport’s NBS Theatre is currently operating at reduced capacity, with the 55-seat Bill Moffitt Cinema out of action due to its sound processor malfunctioning on Saturday.

Preliminary results for Buller’s 2025 local government elections live

The preliminary results for the Buller District Council elections held on Saturday 11 October 2025 have been released by Electionz.com are available on council’s website today.

Buller District Council’s Group Manager Corporate Services Paul Numan resigns

Buller District Council (BDC) has today announced the resignation of Group Manager Corporate Services Paul Numan, for family reasons.

Buller District Council's Residents' Survey on track

Buller District Council is pleased with the strong uptake of its Residents’ Survey, with the target quota of responses met several days ahead of the scheduled closing date.

Buller's local government elections 2025: What to expect on Election Day

Residents and ratepayers wanting to have their say in this year’s local elections have until 12 noon on Saturday 11 October to cast their votes.

Orange weather warning for Buller, Grey and Westland Districts

Heavy rain is forecast for Buller for the 37 hours from 12:00am Friday 10 October until 1:00 pm Saturday 11 October (low chance of upgrading to a red warning).

Buller District Council and NZTA confirm final PMO flood recovery costs

Buller District Council (BDC) has confirmed with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) the final costs for the Roading Return to Service (RTS) flood recovery works which are to be covered by council.

Council proposes cap on pokie venues and machines in new gambling venues policy

Buller District Council (BDC) will be seeking community feedback on a proposed new Gambling Venues Policy that would introduce tighter controls on the number and location of Class 4 Gambling machines (pokies) and stand-alone TAB venues across the district.

Reefton Visitor and Service Centre name to remain

Following localised engagement with Inangahua Ward residents in August, the Reefton Visitor and Service Centre (RVSC) will be retaining its current name.

Buller Holdings Ltd appoints new director

Buller Holdings Ltd (BHL) has confirmed the appointment of Kelsey Mundy as a Director for a two-year term, commencing at the company’s Annual General Meeting on 4 November 2025.

Buller District Council releases new public map viewer

Buller District Council (BDC) has released an updated public online map service, called Bullerview, which replaces the previous content for the Buller District available through the West Coast Regional Council’s (WCRC) WestMaps viewer.

Northern Buller communities unite to strengthen Civil Defence resilience

Granity, Ngakawau, and Hector have taken a major step towards resilience, coming together this week for a Civil Defence community planning session that put local leadership and collaboration at the centre of emergency preparedness.

Minister opens new Reefton Campground accommodation units

Regional Development Minister Shane Jones visited Reefton today and officially opened the long-awaited accommodation units at the Reefton Campground.