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Council defers decision on new CEO, Acting CEO to continue

Buller District Council has been unable to secure a permanent Chief Executive Officer appointment from the latest recruitment effort.

Council improves Westport wastewater pump station to reduce wastewater overflows

Buller District Council has uncovered and fixed issues discovered with the wastewater pump stations that will reduce the amount of wastewater entering the Buller River during periods of heavy rain.

Work to repair the historic Reefton landfill starting next week

Repair work on the river rock wall protecting the historic Reefton landfill will get underway on Monday the 29 May 2023.

Storm and wastewater projects underway around Buller

A range of projects are getting underway over the coming weeks to focus on repairing and upgrading stormwater and wastewater connections in Westport, Reefton and Waimangaroa.

Wastewater pipe relining set to get underway in parts of Westport and Reefton

Wastewater pipes in Westport below Adderley Street between Brougham and Wakefield Street and in Reefton underneath Buller Road will get a refresh soon.

Waimangaroa water supply upgrade nearing the finish line

The upgrade of Waimangaroa’s water infrastructure has made steady progress and the remainder of the works are due to be wrapped up by July.

New rating valuations for Buller District Council

Property owners in Buller District soon receive a Notice of Rating Valuation in the post with an updated rating value for their property.

Improvements made to Westport Airport fencing

Areas of fencing bordering Westport Airport and Carters Beach have been upgraded to improve safety.

Disappointment over disruption of Customer Satisfaction Survey

Buller District Council is disappointed to discover that efforts were made to disrupt and manipulate its recent Customer Satisfaction Survey.

Tree planted in Reefton marked the coronation of his Majesty King Charles III, King of New Zealand

Last Saturday a Kōwhai was planted at the King George V Park in Reefton to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, King of New Zealand.

Community is encouraged to get informed about the Draft 2023-2024 Annual Plan

Buller residents are encouraged to read council’s Draft 2023-2024 Annual Plan to find out what council intends to do over the next 12 months.

New online building consent application system goes live

Buller District Council customers will be able to apply from Monday 8 May 2023 for a consent through Objective Build, a new online application system designed to create consistent, transparent, and quality application experience.

Building work for the Reefton Visitor and Service Centre confirmed

Improvements to the layout and functionality of the Reefton Visitor and Service Centre can now be prepared for with the building consent application having been lodged. 

Buller’s flood damaged roads to get an overhaul

Buller District Council will call for proposals from contractors over the coming months to address the more complex damage on Buller’s local roads caused by the July 2021 and February 2022 flood events.

Council reaches out to subcommittees

Buller District Council will continue discussions with its eleven reserve and hall subcommittees to progress the review of the Terms of Reference, following a council meeting last week.