News

Emergency water planning for Westport underway

Buller District Council has begun work on an emergency water plan in the event that Westport loses its water supply.

Recycling facility is coming for Maruia and Springs Junction

Buller District Council will make it easier for residents in Maruia and Springs Junction to recycle from this week onwards with a recycling container located at the Maruia Landfill and Recycling Facility.

Preparation for the chlorination of Reefton’s water supply about to start

Buller District Council’s project team is about to start work on preparing the Reefton water supply for the introduction of chlorine.

BBC Our Frozen Planet showcases innovative NZ Conservation Alliance on global stage

The work of the Kotahitanga mō te Taiao Alliance to restore nature in the top of the South Island is attracting international attention, with the release of a short film by BBC Earth Our Frozen Planet.

Former harbourmaster leaves behind milestone for the Westport Port

Former harbour master Trevor (Curly) James is being acknowledged for being instrumental in developing a pilot exemption training programme for the Westport port.

Customer Satisfaction Survey closing soon

There are only four days left to fill in the Buller District Council Customer Satisfaction Survey 2023.

The survey, which has been running throughout this month, closes on Friday. So far, Council has received more than 400 responses, but council would love to hear from more people!

Council to make a call on 2023-2024 Draft Annual Plan engagement

Buller District Council will decide this week on how to engage with the community on its 2023 – 2024 Draft Annual Plan.

Council's property rationalisation enters third wave

A third group of properties may soon be on the market as Buller District Council continues to work through its Property Rationalisation Project.

Council will make the call on future resilience of the Historic Reefton landfill

Council will decide at this week's Council meeting about the repair work that is planned for the damaged Historic Reefton landfill rock wall.

Road rationalisation under way at Omau Cape Foulwind

Buller District Council is undertaking a Road Rationalisation process for Lighthouse Road and Cape Foulwind Road at Omau. 

Bittersweet decision for council deputy chief executive

Buller District Council deputy chief executive Rachel Townrow has today announced her resignation. Ms Townrow, who is currently acting chief executive, says the decision was not one she has made lightly.

Buller District Council’s new library website all set to go live

Buller District Council’s new Library website will go live on Friday 10 March 2023. This will give the Buller District Libraries their own, long-needed online presence.

Recycling bin audit programme comes to an end

Council and Smart Environmental staff will do their last round over the coming three weeks checking people's recycling bins as part of council’s bin audit program.

Residents invited to give feedback on customer service experience

Buller District Council is launching its 2023 Customer Satisfaction Survey this week, seeking feedback on residents’ customer service experience.

Westport Water Trunk Main Replacement project on track

An important phase of Council’s Westport Water Trunk Main Replacement project commences this week with the directional drilling along Stephen Rd ready to start.