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West CoastSeptember 16

‘Bleeding money’: Frustration as SH6 closure hits hard in Haast

Haast locals are questioning why it is taking so long to restore full access since a storm closed State highway 6 last month.
    ‘Bleeding money’: Frustration as SH6 closure hits hard in Haast
    ‘Bleeding money’: Frustration as SH6 closure hits hard in Haast
    West CoastSeptember 15

    Biosecurity measures for South Westland safe haven

    A new quarantine facility has been installed on a tiny, remote island off the South Westland coast after it was cleared of introduced predators.
    Vihan Dalal
    Biosecurity measures for South Westland safe haven
    Biosecurity measures for South Westland safe haven
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    West CoastSeptember 14

    Cowboy Paradise owner released from prison

    The future of Cowboy Paradise is back in the spotlight following the release of its controversial owner, Mike Milne, from prison.
    Janna Sherman
    Cowboy Paradise owner released from prison
    Cowboy Paradise owner released from prison
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    West CoastSeptember 7

    More rowi released

    Six more juvenile Okarito rowi kiwi have been released into the Burster Range near Franz Josef Glacier.
    Vihan Dalal, LDR
    More rowi released
    More rowi released
    WānakaSeptember 6

    Highways open after flooding and slips

    West Coast highways have reopened and escorted convoys between Makarora and Lake Hāwea resumed after flooding and slips.
    Highways open after flooding and slips
    Highways open after flooding and slips
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    West CoastSeptember 4

    Councillors call for more targeted, regular testing of lake contamination

    Not enough is known about the effect aged and often unused septic tanks are having at Lake Kaniere, the source of Hokitika’s drinking water, district councillors say.
    Janna Sherman
    Councillors call for more targeted, regular testing of lake contamination
    Councillors call for more targeted, regular testing of lake contamination
    West CoastSeptember 3

    Gloriavale school’s registration cancelled amid ministry push for closure

    The Ministry of Education says it has cancelled Gloriavale's registration as a private school and is pressing ahead with plans to close it.
    Gloriavale school’s registration cancelled amid ministry push for closure
    Gloriavale school’s registration cancelled amid ministry push for closure
    West CoastSeptember 3

    Elderly pedestrian killed in Hokitika crash named

    Police have named an elderly pedestrian who died following a serious crash involving a car in Hokitika.
    Elderly pedestrian killed in Hokitika crash named
    Elderly pedestrian killed in Hokitika crash named
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    West CoastAugust 25

    Koru Club perk for council boss questioned

    A West Coast council has questioned its chief executive’s paid Koru Club membership.
    Janna Sherman
    Koru Club perk for council boss questioned
    Koru Club perk for council boss questioned
    West CoastAugust 21

    Former mayor, now NZ First candidate grilled over council policies

    A former West Coast mayor who is running for Parliament has faced tough question over NZ First’s plans to support councils.
    Vihan Dalal, Local Democracy reporter
    Former mayor, now NZ First candidate grilled over council policies
    Former mayor, now NZ First candidate grilled over council policies
    West CoastAugust 20

    Solution for slip-prone section of West Coast highway edges closer

    An investment case to find a long-term solution to the Epitaph Slip on SH6 in South Westland has now been completed but work on a permanent realignment could be years away.
    Vihan Dalal, Local Democracy Reporter
    Solution for slip-prone section of West Coast highway edges closer
    Solution for slip-prone section of West Coast highway edges closer
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    West CoastAugust 18

    Fire puts Gloriavale plant out of action

    A large fire which swept through a boiler house at the Gloriavale Christian Community at Lake Haupiri on Friday night has rendered the community’s commercial meal plant out of action for months at least.
    Brendon McMahon
    Fire puts Gloriavale plant out of action
    Fire puts Gloriavale plant out of action
    West CoastAugust 17

    ‘Are you on the pill?’: Abuser’s question to 14-year-old babysitter before sex assault

    A Hokitika man has been sentenced to home detention for historical sexual offending against a babysitter who was just 14 years old at the time.
    ‘Are you on the pill?’: Abuser’s question to 14-year-old babysitter before sex assault
    ‘Are you on the pill?’: Abuser’s question to 14-year-old babysitter before sex assault