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 Schedule of meetings 2025/2026 or the Schedule of meetings 2027.
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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Westport Rating District Joint Committee Meeting 26 November 2026
CouncilWestport Rating District Joint Committee Meeting to be held at Buller District Council Clocktower Chambers on 26 November 2026 at 2.00pm.
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Neils Beach Rating District
Special Rating DistrictNeils Beach Rating District Meeting to be held via Zoom 25 November 2026 starting 5:30PM
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Okuru Rating District
Special Rating DistrictOkuru Rating District Meeting to be held via Zoom 25 November 2026 starting 4:00PM
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Punakaiki Rating District
Special Rating DistrictPunakaiki Rating District Meeting to be held via Zoom 24 November 2026 starting 4:00PM
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West Coast Emergency Management Joint Committee 19 November 2026
West Coast Emergency Management Joint CommitteeWest Coast Civil Defence Emergency Management Joint Committee meeting to be held at Buller District Council Clocktower Chambers on 19 November 2026 at 9.30am.
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Hokitika Rating District Joint Committee Meeting 18 November 2026
CouncilHokitika Rating District Joint Committee meeting to be held at Beachfront Hotel, 111 Revell Street, Hokitika, on 18 November 2026 at 2pm.
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Franz Josef Rating District Joint Committee Meeting 17 November 2026
CouncilFranz Josef Rating District Joint Committee Meeting to be held at 97 Cron Street, Franz Josef on 17 November 2026 at 6.00pm.
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Tenders Committee Meeting 17 November 2026 - Cancelled
Tenders CommitteeA Tenders Committee Meeting is not required for this date.
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Waitangitaona Rating District 16 November 2026
Special Rating DistrictWaitangitaona Rating District Meeting to be held 16 November 2026 starting 11:00AM at Whataroa Hall
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Hokitika Southside Rating District 18 November 2026
Special Rating DistrictHokitika Southside Rating District Meeting to be held 18 November 2026 starting 11:00AM at the Wests Rugby Rugby Football Club, 50 Brittan Street, Hokitika
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Whataroa Rating District 16 November 2026
Special Rating DistrictWhataroa Rating District Meeting to be held 16 November 2026 starting 11:00AM at Whataroa Hall
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Matainui Rating District 16 November 2026
Special Rating DistrictMatainui Rating District Meeting to be held 16 November 2026 starting 11:00 AM at Whataroa Hall
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Greymouth Rating District Joint Committee Meeting 12 November 2026
Special Rating DistrictGreymouth Rating District Joint Committee meeting to be held at WCRC Chambers on 12 November 2026 at 2pm.
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Te Tai Poutini o Committee Meeting - 12 November 2026
Te Tai o Poutini (One District) Plan Committee -
Red Jacks Rating District 11 November 2026
Special Rating DistrictRed Jacks Rating District Meeting to be held 11 November 2026 starting 5:30PM at WCRC Chambers.
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Regional Transport Committee Meeting 11 November 2026
Regional Transport CommitteeRegional Transport Committee meeting to be held at WCRC Chambers on 11 November 2026 at 9.30am.
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Kongahu Rating District
Special Rating DistrictKongahu Rating District Meeting to be held at the Little Wanganui Hall 5 November 2026 starting 11:30AM.
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Karamea Rating District
Special Rating DistrictKaramea Rating District Meeting to be held at the Karamea RSA 5 November 2026 starting 09:00 AM.
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Mokihinui Rating District
Special Rating DistrictMokihinui Rating District Meeting to be held at Mokihinui Campground 4 November 2026 starting 4:00PM
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Environmental Management Committee Meeting 3 November 2026
Environmental Management CommitteeEnvironmental Management Committee meeting to be held in WCRC Chambers on 3 November 2026 at 9.30am.
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Council Meeting 3 November 2026
CouncilCouncil meeting to be held at WCRC Chambers on 3 November 2026 on completion of the Environmental Management Committee meeting.
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Tenders Committee Meeting 3 November 2026 - Cancelled
Tenders CommitteeA Tenders Committee Meeting is not required for this date.