West Coast
West Coast councils working to stop building waste entering landfills
The four West Coast councils have joined forces to help save construction and demolition waste from going to landfill.
What you can do to keep kea safe
As concern rises over a spate of kea deaths, people who come across the protected birds are being urged not to feed them. Audio
Dig this: Weeding gorse seen as way to keep tourists grounded
Tourists may get the chance to clear gorse from native bush to make a hands-on contribution to the West Coast.
Jobs for Nature relief for tourist-strapped West Coast
A West Coast skydiving company says the Jobs for Nature programme has been a life saver.
DoC to continue monitoring the abandoned Pike River Mine
West Coast Mines Rescue has been contracted by the Department of Conservation to monitor the now abandoned Pike River Mine.
Budget for flood protection scheme for Westport one step closer to sign-off
The West Coast Regional Council has approved a $54.4 million flood resilience proposal for Westport today.
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.