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The community newsletter is printed on a bi-monthly basis and delivered throughout the district. This is a great way to stay up to date with what Council is doing in our community.
Grey and Buller will each get their own facility for recycling construction and demolition waste, thanks to Government funding.
Buller District Council has recently conducted an appointment process for directors of its Council Controlled Organisation (CCO), Buller Holdings Limited (BHL).
Voting for the Westport Ward by-election is well underway, with two weeks to go until voting closes on Friday 16 October. Voters will elect one new councillor for the Westport Ward in the by-election.
Public notice of application for New Off Licence for New World Westport
Bellvia Ltd has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Westport for a new Off-Licence in respect of the premises situated at 244 Palmerston Street, Westport and known as New World Westport.
Road Closures - Little Wanganui Bridge on the Karamea Highway: 5 October - 11 December
The Little Wanganui Bridge on the Karamea Highway will be closed for bridge deck and guard rail repairs at certain times between 5 October and 11 December 2026.
Weed spraying starts 1 October
WestReef Services Ltd will commence its annual weed spraying programme on Thursday 1 October 2026, subject to weather conditions.
Road closure: Stephen Road from McKenna Road to Caledonian Road
Stephen Road from McKenna Road to Caledonian Road will be closed from 7 am on Tuesday 6 October until 4 pm on Friday 9 October 2026 for road rehabilitation.
Consultation is underway for the Special Consultative Procedure on resetting the Westport Flood Protection Scheme (WFPS).
Special Consultative Procedure for Westport Flood Protection Scheme gets underway
The month-long Special Consultative Procedure on resetting the Westport Flood Protection Scheme (WFPS) gets underway today.
Buller residents urged to dispose of car batteries safely
Buller District Council (BDC) is reminding residents to dispose of car batteries safely following a recent near-miss incident at the Westport Materials Recovery Facility (MRF).