Your council

Find out about Council, meetings, our plans, policies and bylaws and other publications.

About council

The Westland District Council was formed in 1989 from the amalgamation of Westland County Council and Hokitika Borough Council. It is a territorial local authority governed by the Local Government Act 2002.

Mayor and councillors

The Mayor and Councillors are elected every three years. The elected representatives are drawn from three wards: Northern, Central, and Southern.

Council committees

Council has adopted a structure of five standing committees and two sub-committees, plus the Chief Executive’s Review Committee, for the 2019 – 2022 triennium.

Our commitment to Mana Whenua

Council welcomes and encourages Māori contribution to its decision-making processes.

Meeting calendar, agendas and minutes

Westland District Council's meeting schedule, agendas and minutes.

Plans, policies and bylaws

Westland District Council's plans, policies, bylaws, reports, and fees and charges.

Key projects

Here are the key projects that are happening in the Westland district now.

Publications

Westland District Council's current and past publications, including Dog Control Annual Reports, LGOIMA responses and proactively released information.

Careers

Read about jobs and careers at Westland District Council.

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