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Temporary Off-leash Exercise Area
Friday, 20 December 2024, 8:07 pm | Westland District Council
Just in time for summer walkies, a temporary off-leash dog exercise area has been built at Prossers Bush in Hokitika. Local dog owners were using the Birdcage at the Hokitika Racecourse, but with the demolition of the buildings Council sought an alternative ... More >>
Swing Bridge Progressing Nicely
Friday, 20 December 2024, 1:33 pm | Westland District Council
Meanwhile, rock excavations for the bridge anchors have been completed and rock anchors are being installed. Over the next six weeks Ellis Mining will finish the rock anchor installation and prepare the tower landings that will support the bridge’s tension ... More >>
Council Invested In Jackson Bay Road
Monday, 16 December 2024, 8:17 pm | Westland District Council
In the interim Council staff are investigating ways to keep this road open while ensuring safety for road users. More >>
What Do You Think About Parking In Westland District?
Friday, 6 December 2024, 11:33 am | Westland District Council
“There are improvements to be made to the parking situation in the district, particularly the Hokitika town centre,” says Transportation Manager, Karl Jackson. “We have developed this quick online survey as a starting point to gather information to help ... More >>
Riding On Footpaths
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 6:00 pm | Westland District Council
"We care about the safety of all people in our community and would prefer to avoid the risk of harm or injury due to cyclists riding on footpaths therefore we ask that if you must be on the footpath with your bike, that you push it rather than ride ... More >>
Joint Venture To Enhance Youth Literacy And Engagement
Friday, 15 November 2024, 7:44 pm | Westland District Council
This collaboration aims to elevate literacy levels in our community, engaging young people in reading for pleasure and creating lasting educational and wellbeing benefits for youth and their whānau. More >>
Acting Chief Executive Stepping Down From Westland District Council
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 5:57 pm | Westland District Council
“The council is in the process of making an offer to an applicant for the role of Chief Executive,” Mayor Lash said, “Scott has decided that this is an appropriate time to step down, rather than return to his previous role as Group Manager District ... More >>
2023/2024 Annual Report Adopted
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 6:10 pm | Westland District Council
The Annual Report 2023/2024 will be available on Westland District Council’s website. More >>
Council Preparing To Adopt The 2023/2024 Annual Report
Sunday, 27 October 2024, 1:41 pm | Westland District Council
The Council has shown its commitment with continued investment in the community over the past year. The benefits of this investment are showing through increased patronage and positive feedback to the Council. More >>
Seeking Submissions On Proposed Responsible Freedom Camping Bylaw
Friday, 25 October 2024, 9:22 pm | Westland District Council
The Westland District Council is seeking feedback from the community on the proposed Responsible Freedom Camping Bylaw 2024 (Proposed Bylaw). This Proposed Bylaw aims to balance the needs of Westland residents with the continued popularity of freedom ... More >>
Hokitika Road Named In Honour Of Former Westland Mayor Bruce Smith
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 4:59 pm | Westland District Council
Bruce Smith was instrumental in the redevelopment of Sunset Point, observes Mayor Helen Lash. More >>
Westland District Library Creates Dementia Friendly Space For The Community
Friday, 4 October 2024, 10:49 am | Westland District Council
The milestone, achieved in early September, reflects the library's commitment to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for people living with dementia mate wareware, says library manager, Natasha Morris. More >>
Euphemia Brown Bequest Fund Restarted
Friday, 27 September 2024, 10:37 am | Westland District Council
Annually, $1500 will be made available for a worthy community cause or causes chosen by the Mayor. More >>
Passing Of Bruce Smith
Monday, 23 September 2024, 7:35 pm | Westland District Council
Bruce was a passionate advocate for Westland and the wider West Coast and led the district with a vision to build a strong economy and make Westland a place that people wanted live. More >>
Renovation Of Tancred Street Public Toilets
Friday, 20 September 2024, 6:42 pm | Westland District Council
Facilities and Properties Manager, Jan Visser, says that the work will be completed in time for the summer tourist season. More >>
Options For Totara Bridge To Be Considered On 29 August Council Meeting
Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 7:18 pm | Westland District Council
The Westland District Council advises it will consider options for repair, replacement or permanent closure of the Totara River Bridge on the West Coast Wilderness Trail at its meeting on 29 August. Mayor Helen Lash has reiterated that the council’s ... More >>
Urgent Closure Totara Rail Bridge – West Coast Wilderness Trail
Friday, 16 August 2024, 9:36 am | Westland District Council
The Westland District Council announced today that it will have to close the Totara Rail Bridge as of Monday 19 August because of the potential for sudden failure of truss spans in the bridge structure. More >>
Totaliser Artifacts To Be Housed At Westland Industrial Heritage Park
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 4:04 pm | Westland District Council
Demolition of the Westland Racing Club’s Totaliser building at the Hokitika Racecourse begins on Monday 22 July. The removal of the building was approved by the Council in conjunction with local interest groups and Heritage NZ. More >>
Departing WDC Manager Appointed As Wairoa Recovery Manager
Friday, 12 July 2024, 12:09 pm | Westland District Council
She has also been a Civil Defence Group Controller for multiple weather events on the West Coast and deployed as a Group Controller to the Hawke's Bay Emergency Co-ordination Centre for the first two weeks of Cyclone Gabrielle. More >>
Āpōpō Awards
Wednesday, 10 July 2024, 12:09 pm | Westland District Council
In May this year, Kate Baird, Asset Management Officer was recognised with three awards at the 2024 Āpōpō Congress (National Asset Management Professionals Congress). More >>
