News

Roading Return to Service projects making headway in Buller

Roading and civil contractors continue to make great progress with vital repair works across the Buller District, ensuring safer journeys for the summer and into the future.

Recycling bin audits back for summer

Buller District Council and Smart Environmental Ltd (SEL) will be partnering for another summer of recycling bin audits, starting on 19 February 2024.

Council Long-Term Plan workshop

Councillors and council staff met for a workshop regarding the 2024-2034 Long-Term Plan (LTP) on Wednesday, which was livestreamed and open for the public to attend.

New Zealand flag to fly at half-mast tomorrow

Buller District Council, along with all Government and public buildings and naval vessels, will fly the New Zealand flag at half-mast tomorrow, Wednesday 31 January.

15-year resource consent secured for Maruia landfill, signalling changes

The Maruia Landfill and Recycling Centre has obtained resource consent renewal for the next 15 years, backdated to August 2023.

New national standardised recycling guidelines mean positive changes for Buller

Buller’s recycling guidelines will change this summer, following the Ministry for the Environment’s order to standardise all recycling collection guidelines across New Zealand from 1 February 2024.

Palm trees on Brougham Street and Orowaiti Road require removal

Buller Electricity Limited has advised Buller District Council that the large Phoenix palm trees at the northern end of Brougham Street (SH67) and the adjacent part of Orowaiti Road are growing into the power line safe zones, posing a hazard to the supply of electricity.

UPDATE: Denniston Road slip requires further assessment

UPDATE: Nightly road closures are still in effect from 8 pm each day following the slip on the Denniston Road last Sunday, but the road will now reopen earlier each day, at 7am.

Council calls for expressions of interest from rangatahi for Tuia program

Buller District Council Mayor Jamie Cleine is calling for expressions of interest for the 2024 Tuia programme. The Tuia programme invites Mayor’s across the country to select a rangatahi candidate to participate and take part in a mutually beneficial journey.

Keeping of Animals Bylaw adopted

Buller District Council’s new Keeping of Animals Bylaw was adopted by council on 13 December 2023 and came into effect on 20 December 2023. 

Dredge Kawatiri to be beached this weekend

The dredge Kawatiri will be beached in the Floating Basin over the weekend for assessment and maintenance. 

Personal reasons lead to Chief Executive Officer’s resignation.

Buller District Council has officially accepted the resignation of Steve Gibling from his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 29 March 2024.

Councillors discussing Buller's next 10-year plan budget

Councillors and key staff came together last week at a workshop to discuss the potential consultation topics for Buller's next 10-year long-term plan (LTP), which included an overview of the drivers behind the starting budget position. The workshop was live-streamed and open to the public.  

Council to consider next steps for Zone 1 rubbish collection

Further consultation could be on the way to help set the direction for any changes to the rubbish collection service for Zone 1 households. Buller District councillors will consider next steps at their final meeting for the year on 13 December.

Council to manage occupancy of Temporary Accommodation Service houses

Buller District Council has signed an 18-month lease agreement with the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) to take over the management of 12 houses in Paparoa Way.