Media Releases

West Coast food & green waste collection feasibility report completed

The Buller, Grey, and Westland District Councils have published the results of the regional food and green waste feasibility study that was completed in June this year.

All three councils adopt Water Services Delivery Plan

All three West Coast district councils adopted their Water Services Delivery Plan last week, saying it was the most cost-effective option.

Abuse and threats have no place in our community

Grey District Council (GDC) is calling out the appalling behaviour occurring on some social media pages and community groups in recent weeks.

Coast councils consider adopting joint Water Services Delivery Plan

West Coast councils consider adopting joint Water Services Delivery Plan under Local Water Done Well

Work to catalogue History House collection under way

Fourteen candidates vie for nine council seats

There are 14 candidates running for nine seats on the Grey District Council.

Coast councils forge ahead with plans for water service delivery

Buller, Grey and Westland District Councils are set to form a multi-council-controlled organisation for water services delivery.

Major milestone as new library glass installed

Cladding is going on and windows are going in, with Greymouth’s new library on track to have the base build completed later this year.

Swim School Making a Splash with Fully Staffed Team

​The Westland Recreation Centre’s Swim School is well on its way to being fully staffed and ready to deliver swim lessons at every level.

Cobden wastewater treatment upgrade

Cobden wastewater treatment upgrade

AgFest returns to Greymouth in October 2026

AgFest returns to Greymouth in October 2026

3000 new plants for Cobden's Aromahana Sanctuary

Three thousand more plants are now on the sea-side of the Cobden Aromahana Sanctuary, as its transformation continues.

Council backs water CCO

Grey District councillors voted yesterday to go ahead with a multi Council-Controlled Organisation (CCO) to take over the three waters.

Councillors consider 13.72% rate rise

Grey district councillors are expected to sign off on a rates increase of 13.72% at a meeting this afternoon (Monday).

Contestable fund renamed, streamlined

The Grey District Council’s Contestable Fund is being streamlined.

Council to sell Harbour Board and History House buildings

The Grey District Council will put its History House and Harbour Board buildings up for sale, and work with community groups over the future of its fountain.

Investment in Grey Port Strengthens Resilience & Economy

The Grey District Council-owned Port of Greymouth has now completed the first stage of the slipway renewal and upgrade.

Creative Communities Scheme Awards 2024/2025 Round Two

Seven Grey District community groups have received a boost for their local arts initiatives, following the latest round of funding from the Creative Communities NZ Scheme

​West Coast Councils Propose Joint Water Entity

West Coast councils are considering joining forces to manage and improve drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across the region.

Grey District Council to adopt draft Long Term Plan

The Grey District Council is expected to adopt its draft Long Term Plan at a meeting this afternoon (Wednesday),