Meetings, agendas and minutes
Council meetings, reports and agendas are typically open to the public and available online.
Meetings of the West Coast Regional Council are held on the first Tuesday of each month in the Council Chambers at the West Coast Regional Council, 388 Main South Road, Paroa, Greymouth 7805.
There are also the following Standing Committees:
- Environmental Management Committee - meetings are on the first Tuesday of every second month (alternating with Operations Committee)
- Operations Committee - meetings are on the first Tuesday of every second month (alternating with Environmental Management Committee)
- Tenders Committee - meetings are on the first and third Tuesday of each month (as required)
- Corporate Services Committee - meetings are held quarterly
- Risk and Assurance Committee - meetings are held quarterly
- Remuneration and Employment Committee - meetings are held as required (typically twice a year in July and December)
Times and venues are published in local newspapers and are mentioned on the front of each agenda. Read WCRC's Meeting Schedule for 2025/2026.
All public meetings are livestreamed via Council’s Youtube channel: @westcoastregionalcouncil5171
Special rating district meetings
WCRC administers 23 individual rating districts on the West Coast. Within each rating district are numerous river control and flood protection infrastructure that are in place to reduce the severity of impacts on local communities from large, low frequency flooding events or erosion. View more information about individual special rating districts.
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West Coast Emergency Management Joint Committee 20 August 2026
West Coast Emergency Management Joint CommitteeWest Coast Civil Defence Emergency Management Joint Committee meeting to be held at Grey District Council Chambers on 20 August 2026 at 9.30am.
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2026 general election candidate briefings – 18 August 2026
Public NoticesWCRC will host briefings with two of the 2026 general election candidates at the WCRC Chambers on 18 August 2026 at 1.00 pm. There will be briefings for other candidates over August/September.
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Remuneration and Employment Committee Meeting 18 August 2026
Remuneration and Employment CommitteeRemuneration and Employment Committee meeting to be held at WCRC Chambers on 18 August 2026 at 9.30am.
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Tenders Committee Meeting 18 August 2026
Tenders CommitteeTenders Committee meeting to be held at WCRC Chambers on 18 August 2026 at 9.30am.
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Hokitika Rating District Joint Committee Meeting 13 August 2026
Special Rating DistrictHokitika Rating District Joint Committee meeting to be held at Westland District Council Chambers on 13 August 2026 at 2pm.
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TTPP Committee Meeting
Te Tai o Poutini (One District) Plan CommitteeTe Tai o Poutini Plan Committee Meeting to be held at 9.00am, 11 August 2026 at WCRC Chambers.
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Regional Transport Committee Meeting 5 August 2026
Regional Transport CommitteeRegional Transport Committee meeting to be held at WCRC Chambers on 5 August 2026 at 9.30am.
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Tenders Committee Meeting 4 August 2026
Tenders CommitteeTenders Committee meeting to be held at WCRC Chambers on 4 August 2026 at 2.30pm.
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Operations Committee Meeting 4 August 2026
Operations CommitteeOperations Committee meeting to be held at WCRC Chambers on 4 August on completion of the Council meeting.
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Council Meeting 4 August 2026
CouncilCouncil meeting to be held at WCRC Chambers on 4 August 2026 at 10am.