West Coast
Greymouth identity takes on Westland Mineral Sands
Greymouth engineering identity Eddie Gray has exited the engineering firm he helped found 40 years ago to manage a new enterprise to extract 'rare earth' minerals at Cape Foulwind.
Council bridles at expected legal costs from plan ‘scrap’
Expected legal appeals of the proposed West Coast 'one district plan' and the cost of defending them is worrying West Coast regional councillors.
Westport access limited as slip keeps road closed
Access to Westport remains limited after large slips closed two of the main highways into the coastal town.
Council keeps LGNZ membership in face of government's planned law changes
The West Coast Regional Council made the decision after a warning about the government's plans to change laws affecting councils.
New Greymouth hospital capacity tested
West Coast District Health Board operations manager Philip Wheble said those presenting at the hospital had "quite complex" needs.
West Coast DHB plays surgery catchup in Christchurch
Additional orthopaedic operations for West Coast residents have been carried out in private hospitals in Christchurch in the past month, as Greymouth hospital attempts to reduce waiting times…
Upper Buller Gorge road still closed four days after initial slip
More wet weather means the slip at Lyell on SH6 remains "highly active", Waka Kotahi says.
NZ's 'last true town' proves a drawcard for domestic visitors
Reefton has bucked the trend with a 40 percent increase in visitor spending during the pandemic.
Western areas urged to brace for severe thunderstorms
Western parts of the country have been urged to brace for severe thunderstorms tomorrow, with forecasts predicting heavy rain, hail and potentially a few tornadoes.
Cost benefits of Westport flood scheme tipped to top $200m
The proposed $26 million Westport flood scheme will not provide uniform flood protection across the town, a report says.
Milford Rd closing overnight, warning for southern motorists
Snow forecast over the next few days means a large section of the Milford Road will close overnight from today.
Westland Milk to stop collection from Gloriavale-operated farms as milking season ends
Westland Milk will stop collecting milk from Gloriavale next week to coincide with the end of the current milking season.
Options for $26m Westport flood scheme
Preferred options to protect Westport with a new flood protection scheme to ring-fence the township will cost at least $26 million.
Flood-hit Franz Josef farmers 'left hanging'
Franz Josef farmers are watching helplessly as their land washes away after the government withdrew $12 million for new river protection it promised following a devastating 2019 flood.
West Coast residents called to prepare as heavy rain continues
West Coast residents are being asked to prepare emergency bags, to stay off the roads, and are being offered sandbags as heavy rain continues to fall.
Gloriavale veterans quit roles in wake of multiple scandals
Two senior Gloriavale leaders have resigned from their senior positions within the Christian community.
West Coast Regional Council acts to keep 'shovel ready' money
The West Coast Regional Council has been warned it risks losing government 'shovel ready' money for urgent infrastructure projects - including new floodwalls at Franz Josef Glacier and Westport -…
Westport flood protection could cost $23 million
A $23 million hard circle embankment option for the proposed Westport flood protection scheme, has been presented to key stakeholders.
Gloriavale leaders apologise over sex abuse and exploitation failures
Gloriavale's leaders have offered a public apology for failing to protect victims of labour exploitation and sexual abuse.
Sanction of former Gloriavale school principal 'a little soft', trust says
The trust supporting former members of the Gloriavale community is surprised a former Christian School principal has not been struck off the register for twice endorsing a teacher he knew had sexually…
