West Coast

Septic tanks under scrutiny as subdivision grows

The deep Lake Kaniere south of Hokitika is the source of the town’s water supply. Photo: Getty...

Septic tanks under scrutiny as subdivision grows

West Coast Regional Councillors and iwi uneasy about water quality in Lake Kaniere are relieved it has so far shown no sign of pollution from increasing subdivision nearby.

Gloriavale school fails second audit

Gloriavale school fails second audit

Gloriavale Christian School's registration could be suspended or cancelled if it does not rectify issues identified in another failed audit, the Ministry of Education says.

Dog sniffs out protected birds in rough West Coast terrain

Whio live in tricky terrain which can make it difficult to find them. Photo: RNZ

Dog sniffs out protected birds in rough West Coast terrain

One clever dog has discovered a flock of endangered whio in part of the West Coast where they've not been seen for decades.

Companies sentenced after men collapse in toxic gas pit

The pit at Taylorville Resource Park. Photo: Supplied / Worksafe

Companies sentenced after men collapse in toxic gas pit

A Greymouth man still suffers flashbacks from being trapped, unable to breathe, almost two years after rescuing a colleague from a pit of poisonous gas, a court has heard.

Gloriavale school fails second ERO audit

BNZ wants to terminate its 40-year banking relationship with the reclusive Christian sect on the...

Gloriavale school fails second ERO audit

A private school run by the Gloriavale Christian community has failed an audit for the second time in as many years.

Iwi leader rebuts claims of consent power grab

Ngāti Waewae leader Francois Tumahai has rejected claims that a revamped iwi agreement with the West Coast Regional Council gives Māori too much say in planning and resource consents.

Revamped deal spells out iwi role in resource consenting

The new document with the changes outlined, is available on the WCRC website in the agenda for...

Revamped deal spells out iwi role in resource consenting

The Mana Whakahono a Rohe document is recognised under the Resource Management Act and spells out how the council will work with the region’s two rūnanga.

Dentist struck off after piercing woman’s cheek

The dentistry work of Bharath Subramani, known as Barry Subramani, has been the focus of a Health...

Dentist struck off after piercing woman's cheek

One patient suffered extreme pain after a piece of tooth was left in his gum, and another person was hospitalised after her cheek was pierced with an airflow polisher.

Five moreporks found sick or injured; Doc urges vigilance

Ruru or native owls are being hit by vehicles on the West Coast. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Five moreporks found sick or injured; Doc urges vigilance

Injured morepork (ruru) being found on the West Coast are either being hit by cars or poisoned by common household rodent bait, the Department of Conservation (Doc) says.

Minister not impressed with council

Minister not impressed with council

Resources Minister Shane Jones has challenged the West Coast Regional Council to explain why it exists if it cannot approve mining consents in a reasonable timeframe.

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Community rallies around family after home burns down

Heeni Millar stands inside the remains of her family home, which burned down last Thursday. PHOTO...

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Community rallies around family after home burns down

A young Grey Valley family, left homeless after a terrible chain of events last week, has had offers of help pouring in from the wider community.

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Councillor denies privacy breach

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Councillor denies privacy breach

The West Coast Regional Council is alleging a privacy breach involving its former chairman after correspondence from a mining company ended up in the media.

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‘Dire’ budget shortfall has former mayor speaking up

Redeemed Standfast was discharged without conviction provided he pay $400 to the West Coast Women...

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‘Dire’ budget shortfall has former mayor speaking up

Former mayor Tony Kokshoorn has rebuked the Grey District Council for a $6 million budget shortfall, which he describes as "dire".

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Bids sought for work on key SH6 bridge to Haast

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Bids sought for work on key SH6 bridge to Haast

Bids will be sought from contractors in preparation for works around a crucial West Coast highway and bridge as riverbank degradation continues.

Gold-mining company ordered to cease work by council

Gold-mining company ordered to cease work by council

A gold-mining company shut down without notice has challenged the West Coast Regional Council to explain why it has put workers in limbo and capital at risk.

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Council comes to Regent Theatre’s rescue, taking over $656,000 loan

Greymouth’s Regent Theatre has been thrown a lifeline. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Council comes to Regent Theatre’s rescue, taking over $656,000 loan

The West Coast Theatre Trust, which runs the Regent Theatre in Greymouth, has been thrown a ratepayer lifeline, the Grey District Council having taken over the theatre’s existing $656,000 loan for...

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Elderly man upset to be focus of murder inquiry

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Elderly man upset to be focus of murder inquiry

An elderly Kakapotahi resident says he is flummoxed and upset to find he is the centre of police attention over a local cold case murder inquiry.

Elderly man fears police are 'framing him' over cold case

The body of David Robinson, 25, was found on a remote West Coast beach in December 1998. Photo:...

Elderly man fears police are 'framing him' over cold case

An elderly man says he is being treated as the prime suspect in the decades-old West Coast cold case killing of David Robinson.

No govt solution to future: Jones

Wanganui River Rating District chairman Jon Sullivan, left, Allan Birchfield, of West Coast...

No govt solution to future: Jones

The Minister of Regional Development has stepped away from the government having a role in master-planning for the future of Franz Josef.

Hundreds of stolen pounamu pieces returned

Police recovered 365 pieces of pounamu, West Coast. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police via RNZ

Hundreds of stolen pounamu pieces returned

Hundreds of pieces of stolen pounamu from a remote West Coast river will be returned to the local hapū in what Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio describes as a small win against the greenstone black market.

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