West Coast
Gloriavale commune looks to expand to Lake Brunner
The burgeoning Gloriavale Christian Community at Lake Haupiri is looking to expand with a second compound at Lake Brunner, West Coast council leaders have heard.
The case for coal in a cold climate - Reefton digs in
Reefton's long-serving weather guru Tony Fortune believes if people learned to burn coal correctly the town would not have a problem with air pollution.
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
World walker Paul Salopek has just finished crossing India, which is in the grip of the worst water crisis in its history. Also in Kennedy's sights this morning are the Supreme Court's decision on… Audio
West Coast council anticipates flood protection funding announcement
West Coast councils are waiting to hear how much they will have to pitch in for flood protection work largely funded by the government as Covid-recovery 'shovel-ready' projects.
Supreme Court rejects Buller conservation land coal mining appeal
A company's appeal to build a coal mine on West Coast conservation land has failed in the Supreme Court today.
Historic West Coast alliance to oversee Jobs for Nature cash
In a first for the West Coast, iwi and the regional council have teamed up with DOC to make the most of funds on offer for nature-based jobs
Westport investment raises hopes for mineral sand exporting plans
West Coast Bulk Logistics says it has been exploring West Coast mineral sands for the past decade, but had no viable way of getting it to offshore markets until recent investment in the coast's ports…
Move to outlaw moa bone, extinct species sales wins Conservation Board backing
The West Coast Tai Poutini Conservation Board is backing a move by the government to ban the sale of moa bones.
Tahr and deer numbers ‘out of control’ on West Coast
Both tahr and deer numbers are now spiralling out of control in Westland, according to Conservation Authority member, Dr Gerry McSweeney.
Hopes high for West Coast flood protection funding
The West Coast wishlist of flood protection schemes looks set to be granted - at least in part after the government announced a $210 million investment in climate resilience.
West Coast Iwi leader calls for consistent rules on freedom camping
A West Coast iwi leader says the region's new combined district plan is a chance for councils to crack down in a more consistent way on problems caused by freedom campers.
TranzAlpine train service to resume soon
TranzAlpine train services will be running again between Christchurch and Greymouth next month, but the move has left supporters of Dunedin Railways fuming.
Transport Agency drops Arthur's Pass snow closure plan
The Transport Agency has done a U-turn on its plan to close the South Island's Arthur's Pass to drivers until snow and ice is cleared.
Gold miner hopeful mining will be allowed on conservation land
After speaking with the Conservation Ministry Eugenie Sage, a West Coast gold miner says he's hopeful mining could be allowed on conservation land.
$18m from PGF for tourism on West Coast
Tourism on the West Coast is receiving a boost with nearly $18 million for visitor hubs with digital displays telling the region's story.
Residents seek better monitoring of coastline as landfill rubbish spreads
West Coast residents say plastic waste is becoming strewn along their beaches, because councils haven't monitored a landfill near Fox Glacier that spilled into floodwater last March. Video
Pike River Mine robot lost for 10 years finally recovered
A military robot that was lost in the Pike River drift five days after the mine exploded has been recovered.
West Coast lockdown hotline: food shortages most common concern
Running out of food during the Covid-19 lockdown was the reason most Coasters called the Civil Defence hotline for help, it has emerged.
Level One relief at the Criterion Bar in Westport
Day one of level one and things are able to get back to normal. We're heading to the Criterion Bar in Westport to find out how different things are compared with the past nine weeks in lockdown. Glen… Audio
Fiordland re-directs focus to domestic market
Fiordland's regional tourism organisation is repositioning itself to attract more New Zealanders to visit.
