West Coast
Petition calls for Gore chief executive Stephen Parry to resign
It was just last month the Gore District Council came close to voting no confidence in his rival, 24-year-old mayor Ben Bell.
Conservation Minister outlines expectations to West Coast board
The West Coast Conservation Board has been reminded to be "active and visible" in the next year to advance a community voice at the table.
DOC questioned over justification of track closures
How the Department of Conservation "rationalises" which tracks to reinstate after natural disasters has been questioned, although its West Coast boss admits it comes down to the money.
Cyclone Dovi: Heaphy should be fully reopen by October, DOC says
The Department of Conservation has significant work under way on the West Coast to mop up damage to tracks as a result of Cyclone Dovi in February 2022.
Composting barn better for cows and land, says Karamea farmer
Frano Volkman's cows will soon be snuggling up on a thick bed of woodchips and sawdust in their new 6,300m2 composting barn. The organic fertiliser formed underneath Volkman's herd will be spread onto… Audio
West Coast health pilot identifies changes needed to improve health and well-being
'Timely access' to GP and primary care on the West Coast are among the priorities identified by a health locality pilot for the region in the wake of the abolishment of its DHB 12 months ago.
$500,000 spending on consultants needed for West Coast's TTPP
Spending on consultants for the Te Tai o Poutini Plan is forecast to be over half a million dollars in the next financial year.
West Coast plan commissioner steps aside, citing conflict of interest
A commissioner appointed for the Te Tai o Poutini Plan has resigned before the hearing panel has formally convened.
BNZ accused of relying on Wikipedia during attempt to close Gloriavale accounts
BNZ cannot justify terminating its banking relationship with the Gloriavale Christian community as a result of a landmark child labour ruling, the High Court has heard.
New West Coast plan further delayed
Individual and big submitters like district councils are being given until 30 June to make further submissions to the Te Tai o Poutini Plan.
First-of-its-kind study of Alpine Fault
A team of seismologists have attached a laser device to Chorus' fibre cables buried near Haast on the West Coast with the aim of better understanding the internal structure of the Alpine Fault.
'It's been bloody tough' - Westland mayor hopes settlement will allow Franz Josef to move on
A $30 million claim against the West Coast Regional Council by the insurers for the Scenic Hotel Group following a flash flood that ruined its former Franz Josef hotel, has been settled out of court.
Board meeting at Pike mine called off but visit to go ahead
The West Coast Conservation Board will visit the Pike River Mine site privately later this month.
Council chair's hospital stay nothing to with alleged altercation, he says
West Coast Regional Council chairman Peter Haddock says his recent hospital stay was nothing to do with an alleged altercation involving the council's former chairman.
West Coast Regional Council keeps site of gold mine complaint secret
A report to the Resource Management Committee this week noted seven 'non-compliances' relating to various land-use activities; four of them related to gold mining.
Fiery talk at West Coast council not a Wellington issue, Internal Affairs says
Wellington officials say they see no reason to step in over tensions at West Coast Regional Council.
West Coast council drops Local Government NZ membership
The West Coast Regional Council has kicked to touch paid up membership of Local Government NZ.
Altercation alleged at West Coast Regional Council
Things are heating up at the West Coast Regional Council with allegations of an altercation involving former chairman Allan Birchfield and councillor Frank Dooley during a meeting.
Colder weather coming, but first - more rain
MetService is warning of more 'intense bursts' of rain, high winds and thunderstorms across much of the country, ahead of a cool change later in the week. Audio
More heavy rain expected for Nelson as rain band moves west
Up to a dozen evacuated residents in the Nelson and Tasman region have been allowed to return to their homes.
