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COVID-19 - On Monday 24 January, NZ moved into the Red setting of the Covid-19 Protection framework. From Tuesday 25 January, Council will require vaccine passes at most Council run facilities. Click for more information.

Council offices closed - Monday 7 February

Council offices are closed for Waitangi Day on Monday 7 February 2022.

Kerbside rubbish and recycling will be collected as normal.

 

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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. 

Te Tai Poutini Plan

Feedback on the Exposure Draft Te Tai o Poutini Plan is now being sought. The Exposure Draft Plan is about making sure the fundamentals are right in the plan, its workability, and anything else that needs to be considered.

Te Tai o Poutini Plan

Public notices

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Licence application - Kortah Group Limited

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Works on public land

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Licence application - Waiho Investments Limited

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What's on in Westland

Walkways and cycle trails

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

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Whitebaiting

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

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Places to visit

Check out the many beautiful and interesting towns throughout Westland.

Discover the West Coast

News

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South Westland FMU membership

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Vaccine passes required at Council premises

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  • Community news and events

Waitangi Day 2022

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Shape your district

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

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