West Coast
Cash for West Coast businesses to help out during alert level 3
Development West Coast is offering eligible businesses a rebate of up to $500 to support businesses who are having to adapt to contactless pickup and deliveries.
Ultimate scam lures elderly West Coast beekeeper
From Greymouth to São Paulo's slums, Roy Arbon's adventure ends in kidnap and imprisonment on foreign soil, leaving him facing life behind bars. The Scam, is released today and Director Ollie Dawe… Audio
Reefton's new toilets plan causes a stink
Reefton's public toilets could come crashing down in an earthquake - but replacements have been delayed in part because of debate and indecision about what the new loos should look like.
Westport floods triggers emergency management rethink
This week's meeting of the region's emergency management committee agreed to carry out a debrief on how the crisis was handled, with support from the National Emergency Management Agency.
Hokitika and Hari Hari floodwalls on cards
The West Coast Regional Council's Long Term Plan includes options for major work to protect properties from the Hokitika and Wanganui rivers.
Franz Josef floodwall cash signed off
The government and the West Coast Regional Council have finally signed off on funding for floodwall upgrades at Franz Josef Glacier.
Former Conservation Board chairman returns to role
Former West Coast Conservation Board chairman Dr Mike Legge has been re-elected to the position in Hokitika today.
SNAs issue must be tackled head on, councils, iwi told
There is no escaping the thorny issue of SNAs, councils and iwi on the West Coast are being warned.
PM visits flood-hit Westport: 'It's devastating to see the impact it's had here'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says it was a confronting sight to view the damage to people's homes and possessions in the town.
Long road ahead in Buller clean-up after floods
It has been an emotional day for some West Coast residents, as it becomes clear hundreds of people will be forced into long-term accommodation, or will have to move altogether - after devastating… Video, Audio
Westport flooding: Schools ready for students to return
Some normality is returning to Westport as schools reopen but life is still far from normal for many locals, a week on from its devastating floods.
Westport flooding leaves homeowners looking for alternative housing
More than 100 homes in Westport are now expected to be declared uninhabitable following the devastating floods.
Niwa team gathers flood data
Niwa says data gathered before and after last weekend's disastrous flood in Westport will influence the design of any stopbanks that may be built in future.
Defence Force helps clean-up flood damage in Westport
The Defence Force is helping to remove flood-ruined furniture and belongings from Westport streets and homes today.
$10m flood protection scheme proposed for Westport
A $10 million flood protection scheme proposed for Westport would have prevented most of the devastation caused by last weekend's massive flood, according to West Coast Regional Council's operations…
Mammoth effort to clean up Buller school before term 3 starts
A massive clean up effort is underway at Buller High School to make sure it can open again in time for term 3 this coming Monday. OCS NZ Contract Manager for the school, Hannah Bill, has rallied the… Audio
Volunteer offers support to Westport's homeless: 'It's emotionally draining'
West Coast residents and officials are continuing to grapple with the enormity of the cleanup after the weekend's flood.
Westport needs flood protection scheme – regional council chair says
The flood that swamped Westport at the weekend should convince even the most doubtful ratepayer that the town needs river protection work, West Coast Regional Council chairman Allan Birchfield says.
Westport residents continue to face uncertainty
Evacuated residents in Westport are continuing to face uncertainty over their long term future as they begin to move into different makeshift accommodation.
About 30 residents who have been staying… Audio
Hundreds of homes unliveable, as flood protection warning issued
New Zealanders can no longer rely on flood protection barriers in the face of heavier rains, an expert warns, as hundreds of Westport residents' homes have been deemed uninhabitable following… Audio
