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COVID-19 - On Friday 3 December we will move into Orange on the Covid-19 Protection Framework. Click here to find out more about the framework and what it means for Council services.

In short remember, Mask, Scan, Vaccine Pass.

Westland Anniversary Day, Monday 29 November 

Rubbish and recycling collection as normal; Transfer stations, Council office and reception, and the Library closed. 

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Cemeteries

Information on cemetery record search, plot locator, interment and cemeteries in the Westland District.

Community support and resources

Read about our community groups, awards, grants, local elections, citizen ceremonies and medical services.

Dogs and animal control

Find out about dog registration and micro-chipping, and responsible dog ownership.

Facilities

Find out about Westland District's libraries, museum, airport, community halls, schools and public computer access and free WiFi.

News and events

The Coast is alive with news, events and happenings. Read on below for all of our upcoming events in the wider West Coast region.

Recreation

The Recreation and Community Service portfolio covers parks and reserves; community grants, funding assistance, NZ citizenship, and more.

Public notices

Check out water notices, council meeting updates, road closures and new vacancies.

Rates

Rates information for Westland District. 

Hokitika Wildfoods Festival

Come and join us for one of New Zealand's most iconic events. It's time to tick the Hokitika Wildfoods Festival off your bucket list. Coming up March 2022.

Public notices

  • Public notices

Council services and the Covid 19 protection framework

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Licence application - Westland Community Centre Incorporated

  • Public notices

Licence application - Franish Limited

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What's on in Westland

Walkways and cycle trails

The compact and coastal Hokitika makes it great for adventurous walkers and cyclists.

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Whitebaiting

The West Coast whitebait season goes from 1 September to 14 November.

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Places to visit

Check out the many beautiful and interesting towns throughout Westland.

Discover the West Coast

News

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Glass recycling services at Hokitika Transfer Station

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Traffic on Railway Terrace to be rerouted

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New Directors appointed for Council Controlled Organisations

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Shape your district

Have your say on our consultations from parks and roads, to planning the future of our district.

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