Have your say

As a ratepayer, resident or interested party, you are invited to make a submission on the Westland District Council proposed Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy 2026.

The purpose of the Policy is to ensure that buildings within the Westland District do not present an unacceptable risk to public health and safety because they are dangerous, affected or insanitary.

This process provides an opportunity for people to have their say on the proposed policy.

Copies of the statement of proposal along with the submission form and the draft policy are available below:

Statement of proposal and submission form

Draft Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy 2026

Copies are also available at the Council Office 36 Weld Street Hokitika.

Written submissions close on 2nd October 2026 at 5pm.

The officer for enquiries is Ana Coleman, Building Control Manager, 03 756 9040.

Submit feedback

Your Details

Name

Organisation

Email

Phone

Do you support the proposed Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy?

Yes
Yes, With Changes
No

Please tell us why?

Do you have any comments or suggestions on the proposed Policy?

Are there any parts of the proposed Policy that you think should be changed?

No
Yes

Are there any other comments you would like Council to consider?

Would you like to speak to your submission at the Council hearing?

Yes
No

31 Aug 2026