See below for our latest media release. Other information which people might want to know is:

Roads closed:
- South of Haast closed to Jacksons Bay
- South Turnbull Road, Okuru
- South end Arawhata Bridge for 200 metres
- Hokitika Gorge carpark shut
- Road to Kokatahi
- Sunset Point
- Hans Bay (Lake Kaniere) to Kokatahi via Dorothy Falls

Section 101 Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

The following business has made applications under section 101 Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012:

Hokitika Club Incorporated, 42 Hamilton Street, Hokitika 7842

Notice posted 22 March 2019.  Objection period closes 12 April 2019.

NOTICE OF MARCH MEETINGS

Pursuant to Section 46 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, public notice is hereby given of the following meetings to be held in the Council Chambers, 36 Weld Street, Hokitika on Thursday 28 March 2019:

Please join the Westland District Council and New Coasters on  International Race Relations Day, Thursday 21 March at 5pm for a Peace Rally.

We will show solidarity to the people affected by the tragedy in Christchurch and that Westland is a tolerant and non-violent place.

MEDIA RELEASE

OAG report to Parliament

The Office of the Auditor General has released their report to Parliament on the inquiry into procurement of works by Westland District Council to carry out works at Franz Josef. The works were judged necessary to address an imminent flood risk to the wastewater treatment plant.

Applications are invited for project funding under the Creative Communities New Zealand Local Arts Funding Scheme. 

NOTICE OF FEBRUARY MEETINGS

Pursuant to Section 46 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, public notice is hereby given of the following meetings to be held in the Council Chambers, 36 Weld Street, Hokitika on Thursday 28 February 2019:

Section 101 Sale and Supply
of Alcohol Act 2012

The following businesses have made an application under section 101 Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012:

New Licence

Harris Holdings (Haast) Limited (Haast Food Centre & Café), PO Box 55, Haast 7844

Notice posted 18 February 2019. Objection period closes 11 March 2019.

Renewal of Licence

Luso Holdings Limited (Four Square Stafford Square), 140 Stafford Street, Hokitika 7810

The Level 1 Water alert has been lifted. Residents and users are reminded to continue boiling water.

The following businesses have made an application under section 101 Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012:

Hokitika Pioneer Hotel Ltd, 80 Gibson Quay, Hokitika 7810

Notice posted 8 February 2019. Objection period closes 1 March 2019.

Railway Hotel Hokitika Ltd, 34 Weld Street, Hokitika 7810

Notice posted 11 February 2019.  Objection period closes 4 March 2019.