Buller District Council

Westport Ward
The Buller District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 10 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Six councillors will be elected from the Westport ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Buller District Council election.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Support ongoing initiatives to increase water quality of our rivers, lakes and wetlands and to protect the wildlife inhabitants.

    Networking with agencies such as the Department of Conservation and West Coast Regional Council to ensure that adequate and routine systems are operating.

    Work to educate local communities on sustainable practices for reducing waste.

  • Support for more pest eradication, especially goats.

    Continue to improve ageing water infrastructure to ensure delivery of clean water.

  • Drive for a balance between development, biodiversity, and sustainability, ensuring Buller is a great place to live, work and play.

    Promote a healthy, distinctive environment and value Buller's natural resources being important for all of our four well-beings indicators.

    Review and improve waste management approaches.

  • Continue to investigate ways to minimise waste and manage waste disposal within the Buller district.

    Ensure that all Buller residents enjoy a quality and sustainable water supply that meets healthy water standards.

  • Support ongoing initiatives to increase water quality of our rivers, lakes and wetlands and to protect the wildlife inhabitants.

    Networking with agencies such as the Department of Conservation and West Coast Regional Council to ensure that adequate and routine systems are operating.

    Work to educate local communities on sustainable practices for reducing waste.

  • Support for more pest eradication, especially goats.

    Continue to improve ageing water infrastructure to ensure delivery of clean water.

  • Drive for a balance between development, biodiversity, and sustainability, ensuring Buller is a great place to live, work and play.

    Promote a healthy, distinctive environment and value Buller's natural resources being important for all of our four well-beings indicators.

    Review and improve waste management approaches.

  • Continue to investigate ways to minimise waste and manage waste disposal within the Buller district.

    Ensure that all Buller residents enjoy a quality and sustainable water supply that meets healthy water standards.