West Coast
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…
Buller flood recovery gets funding boost
Cabinet approved $294,000 and has allowed the council to use underspend from an $8m government funding package provided following the July 2021 floods.
February flood erosion cost mounts in West Coast
A "lot of potential work" is seen necessary to repair and improve stopbanks on the Whanganui River flats near Hari Hari.
West Coast council grills Local Government NZ president
Local Government NZ has assured it is working for the interest of West Coast councils on the issue of three waters reform.
Flood and quake prone West Coast's urgent need for Civil Defence controllers
There's increasing urgency to shore up personnel to replace retiring Civil Defence controllers on the flood prone West Coast and authorities are hoping local people will come forward. The Grey and… Audio
Regional council posts near $17m surplus in 'turbulent year'
The West Coast Regional Council has posted "an unexpectedly large" surplus of $16.6 million in its delayed 2020-21 annual report.
West Coast job market strong with workers using initiative to upskill
The West Coast job market is booming with a surge in listings and many workers taking advantage of a programme to upskill.
Glacier helicopter noise rules beefed up
Noise rules in the proposed Te Tai o Poutini Plan for the West Coast will be beefed up, and will include monitoring the Franz Josef Heliport.
Wet and dry extremes on West Coast
Concern about possibly unconsented water take for irrigation in the Grey Valley is being investigated by the West Coast Regional Council.
Raft of amendments to West Coast's 'one plan'
A raft of possible amendments concerning future land and residential development on the West Coast will go before the Te Tai o Poutini Plan Committee on Tuesday.
Kea have a ripper of a time with conservation group's tent
Having a tent pecked and shredded to pieces by a flock of juvenile kea is actually a positive, a conservation group manager says. Audio
Smeagol sea slug found on remote mainland marine reserve
The extremely rare gravel maggot - named after the Lord of the Rings character - has been detected for the first time in the Hautai Marine Reserve in South Westland.
Controversial mine gets clearance
A controversial proposal to mine for heavy mineral concentrate at Cape Foulwind on the West Coast has been given the green light.
'Voices finally being heard': Ex-Gloriavale member thrilled with Employment Court win
A decision from the Employment Court that's being called "mind-blowing" is likely to have significant ramifications for the community on the South Island's West Coast.
New system will provide Poutini Manawhenua an opportunity ‘never seen’
Implementation of a West Coast pilot for the new health reforms and the arrival of the Māori Health Authority will provide further opportunity to partner with manawhenua on health outcomes to an…
