Alert Message

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.

Labour Day, Monday 25 October

Rubbish and recycling collection as normal; Transfer stations, Council office and reception, and the Library closed.

Kia ora

Welcome to Westland District Council
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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.

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.