News and Announcements

Two-pronged approach recommended for Government mining ban

A two-pronged approach to combat the issues facing the West Coast is being proposed as the Government looks to release a consultation document on how a conservation mining ban may be implemented.

Community driving forward water quality improvements

Marrs Beach and Shingle Beach, located on the Buller River, are the focus of a community group representing the wider community’s desire to see water quality improved in the area.

Regional collaboration for PGF applications

Elected members from the four Councils and Iwi, and the boards of Development West Coast and Tourism West Coast met to discuss how to leverage opportunities through the Provincial Growth Fund.

Minerals permitting workshops

Four Minerals Permitting workshops have now taken place on the West Coast. The workshops, being trialled for six months, are part of the wider ‘One Window’ project.

Planning for the big one

In a large scale event, such as an Alpine Fault earthquake, West Coasters, both communities and businesses will be required to do without road access for an extended period of time.

Councils work together on historic landfill

Two West Coast Councils have moved quickly to address contamination from a historic landfill in the Hector area.

Franz feedback summary released

A summary of the feedback received on the future of Franz Josef has been released.

Economic opportunities back in the spotlight

Funding announced under the newly launched Provincial Growth Fund is being hailed on the West Coast.

'One Window' project pilot

A pilot project is commencing this week to assist with streamlining the consenting and permission process for mining applications.

NZIMMR Trustees

The New Zealand Institute of Minerals to Materials Research (NZIMMR) charitable trust announce the appointment from March 2018 of an additional two trustees.

West Coast flooding

Feedback on Franz future

Feedback on the future of Franz Josef continues to trickle in with 80 submissions now received.

'Can I swim here' launched today

A new ‘Can I swim here?’ online tool launched today means West Coast residents and visitors can enjoy our rivers, lakes, and beaches with confidence this summer.

Decision on Te Kuha Mining Project released

Consent has been granted, subject to conditions, for the Te Kuha Mining Project on the West Coast.

Cobden flood protection given green light

The Greymouth Floodwall Committee has endorsed the proposals to proceed with work to reduce flooding in the lower Cobden area.

Franz future options now on the table

The draft findings of a study detailing options for the future of Franz Josef were discussed at a community meeting in the township last night.

Untamed Natural Wilderness scoops LGNZ EXCELLENCE Award

The West Coast Regional Council has won the LGNZ EXCELLENCE Award for Best Practice Contribution to Local Economic Development.

New funding gives life to west Coast economic opportunities

​New funding gives life to West Coast economic opportunities

New minerals research institute on the West Coast

A new research institute being established on the West Coast is expected to drive a “paradigm shift” in how New Zealand extracts value from minerals.

Love of the Coast draws Dame Julie back to trustee position

Dame Julie Christie appointed as a trustee on Development West Coast.