Local Water Done Well
Council has begun to explore options how to manage the district’s drinking, storm and wastewater in the future as required under the Local Water Done Well legislation.
Local Water Done Well is the government’s approach to reforming the way water services are delivered in New Zealand in the future. The aim is to address New Zealand’s long-standing water infrastructure challenges.
We encourage you to keep up to date with progress so you can make an informed decision in April 2025, when we’ll ask you which option you think is best for managing Buller’s water services.
Long-Term Plan 2024-2034
As we shape Buller’s next nine-year plan, we want to take you on the journey.
Buller District Council’s plan for the next nine years is called the Long-Term Plan. It is Council’s guiding document, and it has an impact on everyone who lives in Buller.
It outlines Council's goals, what Council aims to do, and how we plan to pay for what we will deliver to our community.
We encourage you to keep up to date with progress so you can make an informed decision in April 2025 when we will ask you for feedback.
How we’re shaping our district
How we’re shaping our district Our goal is to promote the well-being of our local communities. We have a wide range of responsibilities under the Local Government Act. Local government affects you daily. We encourage you to get to know us and to find out more about how you can participate in local decision-making.
Join the conversation
Buller District Council has launched "Let’s talk Buller”
a new online community engagement hub.
Let’s talk Buller is an interactive platform with a wide range of tools to inform our community about Council's past, current, and future consultations, gather feedback, and send tailored updates on projects and initiatives that matter to you.
It is your space to share ideas, discuss key issues, provide feedback, and help shape the future of our district.
Get out and about in Buller
Our 8,574 square kilometers boasts two national parks, one forest park, and two heritage areas, all offering the opportunity to experience peace and tranquility or excitement and adventure. Our district is unbeatable in its diversity, and a great playground to work, live and explore.
Connect is out NOW!
Our February edition of Connect is out!
This issue features Jamie's Mayor's Message, an opportunity to give feedback on replacement tree species for 10 unsafe or noxious trees that need to be removed from Victoria Square, the great '1000 Books Before School' programme you can sign your tamariki up for at Buller District Libraries, and all you need to know about Council's upcoming February to March meetings and workshops.
Our newsletter is a great way to stay updated with what Council is doing in our community.
Living in Buller
With an enviable climate, laid-back lifestyle, and friendly community vibe, the Buller district is a great place to live, work, and visit.
Buller has so much to offer. You will be surrounded by national parks, beautiful beaches, and an abundance of outdoor activities. The added bonus of never worrying about traffic or parking, leaves plenty of opportunity to get out and explore, creating exceptional work life balance.
Meetings and Mayor's chats
Council's monthly meetings are open to the public unless there is reason to consider some items “public excluded”.
You can meet our Mayor, on a first come, first seen basis, during one of the regular Monday Mayor's chats at the Clocktower Chambers, 9am - 12pm. Drop-in days in Reefton and Karamea are also available.
Need a good read ?
Our newsletter Connect is always worth a look to stay up to date with what Council is doing in our community.
Connect is published on a monthly basis in the West Coast Messenger, a widely distributed free publication available throughout Buller and across the wider West Coast.
You can also sign up to our newsletter online and receive your issue conveniently straight into your inbox.
Request a recycling bin online
Do you need a new glass crate, a replacement recycling bin, an additional wheelie bin, or did you moved into your new property and want to get your recycling containers?
Eligible properties in refuse and recycling zone one in Buller can request glass crates and recycling wheelie bins easily and conveniently through or online form.
Zone one covers Westport, the areas from Westport to the Mōkihinui Bridge, Westport to Punakaiki, Westport to Reefton including Blacks Point, and Reefton to Ikamatua.
