News & Public Notices
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Liquor Licensing close-off dates - 2026/2027
NewsThe following deadlines apply for all liquor licensing applications, including special licence applications for Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Waitangi Day.
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Building & Resource Consent Christmas processing times for 2026-2027
NewsOur building and planning team will process consent applications until 24 December 2026, but the official working day count will pause over the holiday break.
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Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund 2026-2027 Round One awards
NewsMedia ReleasesAt a meeting held on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, four local community sports clubs were awarded funding from the Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund for the 2026/2027 - Round One.
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Labour Weekend 2026 Services and Opening Hours
NewsAn update on our main services for Labour Weekend
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New port vessel commissioned
NewsMedia ReleasesAssociate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson was at the Port of Greymouth for the occasion.
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Councils partner to Deliver Construction Waste Recovery Facilities
NewsMedia ReleasesGrey and Buller will each get their own facility for recycling construction and demolition waste, thanks to Government funding.
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DWC's Community Resilience and Vibrancy (CRV) Fund opens
NewsMedia ReleasesDevelopment West Coast's (DWC) Community Resilience and Vibrancy (CRV) Fund is now open.
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AgFest 2026: The West Coast's Biggest Agricultural Event Returns
NewsMedia Releaseswith AgriKids, Mullet Glory and Community Spirit
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Low water pressure in Dobson
NewsWe’re currently dealing with a water leak in Dobson, which is affecting water pressure in the area.
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Three Strikes
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Grey District Council will temporarily stop collecting recycling from repeat offenders from March 2027, as it implements its new three-strike policy.
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Water shutdown, September 30
NewsMedia ReleasesThere will be a water shutdown from 10pm Wednesday September 2026 for approximately 1 hour to investigate a possible leak on the Coal Creek main.
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Solar panels to help power Moana
NewsMedia ReleasesSeventy-five panels and batteries are being installed at Lake Brunner School to improve the area’s emergency resilience.
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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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GREATER GREYMOUTH WATER SUPPLY CONSERVE WATER NOTICE
NewsCommencing Friday, 4 September, until further notice
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Greymouth Library goes fines-free
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Greymouth Library is now officially fines-free.
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Precautionary boil water notice lifted.
NewsThe precautionary boil water notice for Greater Greymouth has now been lifted.
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GREATER GREYMOUTH WATER SUPPLY - Precautionary BOIL WATER NOTICE
NewsThe Grey District Council wishes to advise all consumers on the Greater Greymouth Water Supply that a precautionary boil water notice has been issued.
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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.
