West Coast
Economic boom in the Buller District
Reports of the west coast's demise have been very much exaggerated! Heath Milne is the Chief Executive of the charitable trust Development West Coast and talks Jesse through the numbers. Audio
High praise from DOC for Aussie goldminer’s Reefton project
Australian miner Oceana Gold has come in for plaudits from the Department of Conservation for its restoration work at the former Globe Progress goldmine near Reefton.
Helping hand as feisty pāteke relocated to Fiordland
Dozens of rare ducks took to the sky today, but not under their own wing power.
$5m pledged to help struggling Glacier Country communities
Development West Coast has committed $5 million towards an assistance package for Franz Josef and Fox Glacier communities.
Arts and crafts showcased on the West Coast
West Coast couple Colin and Sheryn champion local artists and craftspeople with their Blackball business, Kereru Crafts. Audio, Gallery
Nash visits Franz Josef and Fox Glacier: 'He's left and we're empty handed'
Tourism Minister Stuart Nash says he won't make any promises to struggling communities in Franz Josef and Fox Glacier.
Summer Series - A coast to coast adventure for at-risk youth
The 180 Degrees Trust runs youth development programmes for at risk young people in Canterbury. The biggest event on its calendar is the Southern Alps Traverse, a gruelling, character-building… Video, Audio
Summer Series - A coast to coast adventure for at-risk youth
The 180 Degrees Trust runs youth development programmes for at risk young people in Canterbury. The biggest event on its calendar is the Southern Alps Traverse, a gruelling, character-building…
AudioBudgeted work on West Coast district plan for year close to $1m
The annual budget for work on the West Coast's new district plan is heading for the $1 million mark, and the project will cost ratepayers at least $2.6 million over the next three years.
West Coast ports zoning debate raises 'reverse sensitivity' concerns
Tourist attractions or industrial sites? The future rules for West Coast ports have come under close scrutiny this week from the Tai o Poutini Plan Committee.
Hard-hit businesses see 'ripple effect downstream'
Businesses near Franz Josef and Fox glaciers have issued a plea for government support after a recent survey found widespread job losses and many people abandoning struggling communities.
Ngāi Tahu reject other iwi involvement in district plan
A proposal that councils should deal with iwi other than Poutini Ngāi Tahu over historic sites and wahi tapu has been rejected.
Freshwater not so fresh in parts of West Coast
The West Coast may have the cleanest rivers in the country but a six-monthly review has shown the regional council is struggling to meet some of the goals it has set in relation to freshwater.
Early morning fire damages two homes on West Coast
A fire has ripped through two houses in Runanga, north of Greymouth, overnight.
150 Buller properties caught in council rating error
About 150 properties in Buller have been affected by a council error that wrongly classified them - and saw some facing potential rate increases of up to 300 percent.
Free bowel screening tests on way for hard hit West Coasters
The National Bowel Screening programme is coming to the West Coast with free tests for people aged 60 to 74.
Fox Glacier bridge closing for night time repairs
A bridge south of Fox Glacier will close overnight for repairs from tonight.
Compliance checks keep West Coast Regional Council busy
Summer has seen no let-up in the number of dodgy environmental deeds investigated by West Coast Regional Council.
Reefton mega rates rises leave residents outraged
Some property owners in Reefton are in for whopping rate increases of more than 200 percent if the Buller District Council adopts a proposed new rating formula.
Dogs causing a nightmare for rare penguins
The Department of Conservation is reminding pet owners of their obligations after the recent death of a rare penguin on the West Coast.
