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Read Westland District Council's media releases and other news here.

Council Approves Contract For Hokitika Swimming Pool Heating Upgrade

Are there too many Councils on the Coast?

Animal Control Registration Visit - June & July 2026

The Animal Control Team will be visiting the following locations to assist with dog registration. They will be available to process registrations and help anyone who is unsure about completing the online registration.

Dog Registrations Are Now Open

Livingstone Street - Borehole drilling

Westland District Council Creative Community Scheme Supports Local Clubs

West Coast Councils Consider Collective Approach to Head Start Process

Hokitika Swimming Pool Upgrade Tenders Under Assessment

Deliberations Concluded On Draft Annual Plan

West Coast councils move to lead local government reform response

Hokitika Swimming Pool - Temporary Closure

Council Focused on Managing Costs and Supporting Ratepayers

Hokitika Wildfoods Festival 2027 Date Confirmed

Hokitika Swimming Pool – Temporarily Closed

Coast Waters Board Members

Creative Communities Scheme - Applications