Media Releases
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Mayor for a Day winner selected
NewsMedia ReleasesWe received 63 entries for our Year 7 and 8 Mayor for a Day contest
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Water restored and conserve water notice lifted
NewsMedia ReleasesWater has been restored, and the conserve water notice lifted, following the shutdown at Coal Creek overnight, September 9.
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Water shutdown delayed; conserve water notice remains
NewsMedia ReleasesThe water shutdown at Coal Creek this evening (Sept 7) has been postponed due to the high level of the Grey River, which flooded the work site last night.
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Greymouth Library goes fines-free
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Greymouth Library is now officially fines-free.
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Flood options explored
NewsMedia ReleasesFollowing two ‘cloud burst’ floods in just nine days, council is working hard on short and longer-term solutions.
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Council to progress three-strike recycling change
NewsMedia ReleasesWe are looking at proceeding with a three-strike rule for people who keep putting rubbish in their recycling bin, but reducing the suspension period.
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WATER SHUTDOWN | GREATER GREYMOUTH WATER SUPPLY | 7 SEPTEMBER 2026
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Greater Greymouth water supply will have a significant shutdown overnight for up to six hours on September 7, to allow for the NZTA Coal Creek bridge works.
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Solar panels to help power Barrytown
NewsMedia ReleasesThirty solar panels and batteries are being installed at the Barrytown Hall to improve the area’s emergency resilience.
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Infringements and abatement notices over earthworks
NewsMedia ReleasesThe councils have each agreed to: issue infringement notices to the landowner and contractor
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Mayor for a Day contest launched
NewsMedia ReleasesYear 7 and 8 students across the Grey District have the chance to become Mayor for a Day.
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Coast leaders reaffirm commitment to regional local government reform
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Mayors, Chairs and Iwi Forum (MCIF) has reaffirmed its commitment to progressing the local government reform proposal
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West Coast Head Start Proposal to be Submitted to Government
NewsMedia ReleasesThe West Coast Head Start Outline Proposal will be submitted to the Government's Head Start local government reform programme
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Westland Recreation Centre price increases
NewsMedia ReleasesAs of Saturday the first of August we are increasing our prices across the Westland Recreation Centre.
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West Coast Councils Receive Head Start Briefing Ahead of Decision
NewsMedia ReleasesElected members from Buller, Grey and Westland District Councils today took part in Head Start workshops
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Coast Waters looks for Chief Executive
NewsMedia ReleasesThe search is underway for a Chief Executive for the new joint West Coast council-controlled organisation
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Homes and businesses flooded
NewsMedia ReleasesGrey District Council staff and contractors have been assessing damage following a cloudburst between 2 and 4am today.
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Solar panels to help power Runanga
NewsMedia ReleasesAbout 120 solar panels and batteries are being installed this week at the Westfleet Runanga Community Pool
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Community Feedback Report Released for Local Government Reform
NewsMedia ReleasesCommunity Feedback Report Released for Local Government Reform
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Feedback Phase Concludes for West Coast Local Government Reform
NewsMedia ReleasesThe community engagement phase of the West Coast Local Government Reform Head Start Project has now concluded.
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New port sounding vessel under construction
NewsMedia ReleasesA new Port of Greymouth sounding vessel is under construction in Rangiora, part of an $8 million investment revitalising the port.
