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01 Jul 2025
Council's Stafford Street homes set to be tenanted by BT Mining Limited staff

The tender process for Buller District Council’s five Stafford Street homes is now complete and council is pleased to announce that BT Mining Limited is the successful tenderer.
01 Jul 2025
Buller District Council’s free garden green waste disposal programme to continue

Following a successful seven-month trial period, Buller residents can continue to dispose of their garden green waste for free at the Westport and Reefton Transfer Stations for another six months, until 31 December 2025.
01 Jul 2025
Buller District Council adopts 2025-2034 Long-Term Plan

Buller District Council adopted the recommendation for a 6.43% increase in total rates for the 2025-2026 financial year at yesterday’s full council meeting, as part of the Long-Term Plan 2025-2034 approval process.

Two new members appointed to Buller’s District Licencing Committee

After a successful community recruitment process in April and May, Buller District Council (BDC) has appointed two new District Licencing Committee (DLC) list members.

Council signs off the West Coast Regional Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2024 – 2030

Buller District Council adopted the West Coast Regional Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2024 – 2030 (WMMP 2024-2030) at this week’s council meeting.

Council responds to request to assess Westport Water Catchment land use

Buller District Council is responding to a request from Stevenson Mining Ltd to assess whether all the land currently designated for the Westport Water Catchment is required for that purpose.

Buller District Council consulting on Draft Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy

Buller District Council has reviewed its Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy and is proposing some changes to bring the policy up to date and clarify how council identifies, assesses and manages these types of buildings.

Local Water Done Well submissions to be considered next week

Buller District Council (BDC) will come together next week to consider 35 submissions on the proposed options for how Buller delivers its water services in future under the Local Water Done Well legislation.

Westport’s NBS Theatre operating on reduced screenings due to a server malfunction

Westport’s NBS Theatre is currently operating at reduced capacity, with the 55-seat Bill Moffitt Cinema out of action due to the server which holds the film content malfunctioning.

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Reefton’s public toilets at risk of closure

Continued vandalism of Reefton’s public toilet facilities could see these vital conveniences closed, a negative outcome for both the local community and the many travellers who visit the town.

Reefton Visitor and Service Centre opening at 12 pm on Monday 30 June

The Reefton and Inangahua communities are advised that the Reefton Visitor and Service Centre will open later on Monday 30 June 2025, at 12:00 pm, to allow for a counter and library systems relocation.

Outcomes from deliberations: Draft Long-Term Plan 2025-2034

Buller District Council has successfully concluded its deliberations on the 2025-2034 Draft Long-Term Plan.

New wastewater system commissioned at Punakaiki Campground

Buller District Council (BDC) is pleased to announce that installation and commissioning of a new wastewater system at the Punakaiki Campground has now been completed.

Time for Buller dog owners to prepare for registration 2025-2026

Buller dog owners who have previously registered their dogs in the district will soon receive their dog registration forms in the mail, towards the end of June.

Buller’s Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs contract to finish at the end of June 2025

Buller’s involvement in the Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) initiative will conclude at the end of the current financial year, on 30 June 2025.