West Coast Regional Council

Buller Constituency
The West Coast Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of seven councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). two councillors will be elected from the Buller  constituency. 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 West Coast Regional Council election.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Accept that climate change is mainly a natural process and is happening throughout the world, wider than the West Coast.

    Review the civil defence structure and request a full report into the Westport flooding events.

    Work with other councils to investigate the various parties such as Future Buller and the TTPP with their apparent duplication.

  • Accept that climate change is mainly a natural process and is happening throughout the world, wider than the West Coast.

    Review the civil defence structure and request a full report into the Westport flooding events.

    Work with other councils to investigate the various parties such as Future Buller and the TTPP with their apparent duplication.