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Another successful summer of recycling bin audits in Buller

Buller District Council and Smart Environmental Ltd have teamed up for another season of auditing residents’ recycling bins.

Buller District Libraries to change the way customer records are stored

Buller District Libraries have begun to inform library customers about an upcoming change to the way their data is stored, effective 17 May 2024.

Council hits the road to talk to Buller’s community

Buller District Council will hit the road over the next three weeks to have a chat with the community about the Draft Enhanced Annual Plan 2024/25 and the Zone One rubbish collection consultations.

Emergency water supply for Westport takes shape

A network of emergency water storage tanks is being established throughout Westport and Carters Beach to provide an alternative water source if severe weather events or other natural disasters cause disruption to the town’s water supply.

Sue Thomson Casey Memorial Library to undergo a carpet makeover

The Sue Thomson Casey Memorial Library will undergo a carpet makeover this autumn, giving our vital community facility a well-deserved freshen up.

Karamea Landfill to celebrate installation of brand-new weighbridge

Buller District Council, the Ministry for the Environment, WestReef and the Karamea Waste Management Group (KWMG) are putting the finishing touches on some of the major investments that have recently gone ahead at the Karamea Landfill.

Westport Airport emergency response exercise a great success

Westport Airport carried out a planned full emergency response exercise on Saturday, 6 April. The weekend’s exercise was a full practical simulation, attended by approximately 60 people.

Master Planning a once in a generation opportunity to shape Westport’s future development

Buller District Council is undertaking a comprehensive planning process that looks at options and opportunities for the short, medium and long term future of the greater Westport area.

Westport Airport plans emergency response exercise

Westport Airport will be carrying out a planned full emergency response exercise this coming weekend, 6-7 April. As the holder of an aerodrome operator certificate issued under Civil Aviation Rule Part 139, Westport Airport is legally required to have an aerodrome emergency response plan in place.

Buller District Council to reconsult on rubbish collection services

Council will reconsult with the Buller community on the proposed changes to rubbish collection services. Residents can submit their feedback, via online and paper forms from April 12 to May 13, 2024.

Works to improve Coates Street stormwater system to begin in April

Buller District Council is due to begin stormwater betterment works in Coates Street in April to alleviate stormwater ponding in the area.  

Council workshops and meetings for April

Council will come together for a series of additional meetings and workshops in April.

Completion of essential water services infrastructure flood repairs offers a window to the past

Westport’s essential water infrastructure damaged in the July 2021 and February 2022 severe weather events has now all been repaired as part of a $2.512 million programme of work.

Recycling-savvy Buller residents ace bin audits

Buller District Council and Smart Environmental Ltd recently completed the first four weeks of this year’s recycling bin audit programme, with the results demonstrating good uptake of the new recycling regulations that came into effect on 1 February by Buller residents.

Community to have their say on the Draft West Coast Regional Speed Management Plan

The West Coast community can give feedback on the Draft West Coast Regional Speed Management Plan (the plan) over the coming four weeks.