Westland Emergency Operations Centre has been activated to plan for and respond to any impacts of sustained heavy rain forecast for the West Coast over the weekend. Click here for up-to-date information.

ALERT - COVID-19 - NZ moves into Alert Level 2 from 11.59pm, Tuesday 7 September for areas outside of Auckland. Click to find out more about Council's services at Alert Level 2.

Cemeteries

Information on cemetery record search, plot locator, interment and cemeteries in the Westland District.

Community support and resources

Read about our community groups, awards, grants, local elections, citizen ceremonies and medical services.

Dogs and animal control

Find out about dog registration and micro-chipping, and responsible dog ownership.

Facilities

Find out about Westland District's libraries, museum, airport, community halls, schools and public computer access and free WiFi.

News and events

The Coast is alive with news, events and happenings. Read on below for all of our upcoming events in the wider West Coast region.

Recreation

The Recreation and Community Service portfolio covers parks and reserves; community grants, funding assistance, NZ citizenship, and more.

Public notices

Check out water notices, council meeting updates, road closures and new vacancies.

Rates

Rates information for Westland District.

Hokitika Wildfoods Festival

Come and join us for one of New Zealand's most iconic events. It's time to tick the Hokitika Wildfoods Festival off your bucket list. Coming up March 2022.

Public notices

25 Nov 2021

Public notices

Public Holiday Council Services

24 Nov 2021

Public notices

Licence application - Westland Community Centre Incorporated

22 Nov 2021

Public notices

Licence application - Franish Limited

What's on in Westland

Walkways and cycle trails

The compact and coastal Hokitika makes it great for adventurous walkers and cyclists.

Find out

Whitebaiting

The West Coast whitebait season goes from 1 September to 14 November.

Read more

Places to visit

Check out the many beautiful and interesting towns throughout Westland.

Discover the West Coast

News

25 Nov 2021

News

Traffic on Railway Terrace to be rerouted

15 Nov 2021

News

New Directors appointed for Council Controlled Organisations

11 Nov 2021

News

Council joins 3 Waters Campaign

Shape your district

Have your say on our consultations from parks and roads, to planning the future of our district.

How to participate

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