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20 Sep 2024
Preparation for the chlorination of Punakaiki’s water supply underway

Buller District Council will soon start to prepare the Punakaiki water supply for the introduction of chlorine to ensure that users will have a secure, safe and compliant source of drinking water.
13 Sep 2024
Buller's next 10-year waste management contract out for tender

Council went out to market this week to seek proposals from waste management companies interested in delivering kerbside collection and operation of Buller’s waste management facilities for the coming ten years.
11 Sep 2024
Chorus Cabinet Art in Buller open for applications

Buller District Council and Chorus are partnering once again to deliver stunning artwork to local neighbourhoods in Buller.

Tyre stewardship program rolls out in Buller

From this month people and businesses in Buller can drop off their used car, truck, motorcycle, and trailer tyres free of charge in Westport, Reefton and Karamea.

Buller District Council launches Community Outreach days

Buller District Council is establishing regular Community Outreach days to give residents from outlying areas of Buller the chance to connect with council staff and elected members in an informal setting.

Work to start on Floating Lagoon vegetation clearance

A contractor has been appointed to begin clearing vegetation around the existing stopbank located near Westport’s ‘Floating Lagoon’.

Food and green waste collection survey results published

Buller, Grey, and Westland District Councils have published the results of the food and green waste collection survey carried out in July this year.

Buller District Council makes key decision for the future of waste minimisation and management

Councillors made several decisions yesterday regarding the future of the Regional Waste Minimisation and Management Plan.

Start of Cats Creek work marks important milestone for the Resilient Westport programme

Early work on one section of Westport’s flood protection scheme is underway, marking the first physical works for the approximately $24 million dollar flood protection project.

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Buller’s prospects continue to shine despite tough economic climate

The Buller District’s economic activity remains strong, according to the latest Infometrics Quarterly Economic Monitor.

Tauranga Bay's public toilet facilities fully functional again

Tauranga Bay’s public amenities are now fully functional again, with the public toilet at the west (Bay House) end of the bay put back in place recently. 

Buller District Council acknowledges submissions to 2024/25 Enhanced Annual Plan

Ratepayers and community members who gave submissions as part of the 2024/25 Enhanced Annual Plan (EAP) process will soon receive letters of acknowledgement from Buller District Council via post.

Buller District Council releases Project Management Office audit report findings

Buller District Council (BDC) commissioned a review of its Project Management Office (PMO) operations in 2023, following allegations of mismanagement of funds, publicised in the media.

West Coast libraries announce joint membership programme

The West Coast’s libraries in the Grey, Westland and Buller Districts signed a memorandum of understanding on 25 July, allowing reciprocal membership between the three libraries.

Buller residents express concern about disruption caused by coal trucking movements

Buller District Council is aware of increasing concern from residents regarding disturbance from the ongoing truck movements currently required to transport coal from Ngakawau to Ikamatua via Westport in the absence of a functional rail facility.