Fined freezing works reports new breach of resource consent
The Kokiri freezing works has reported a recent breach of the resource consent that allows it to release treated effluent into the Arnold River.
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Greymouth boil water notice continues, source still unknown
Greymouth boil water notice continues, source still unknown
The Grey District mayor says the cause of contamination to one of its water networks may never be found, describing the situation as "looking for a needle in a haystack".
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Roadkill not good indicator of possum control: Doc
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Roadkill not good indicator of possum control: Doc
The Department of Conservation says roadkill is not a good indicator of whether 1080 poison is working in South Westland, where a weekend tally showed 123 dead possums on SH6.
Homes found for displaced tenants
Homes found for displaced tenants
All tenants living in a Greymouth commercial accommodation block slammed as substandard have new homes to go to.
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Serial offender caught after tip
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Serial offender caught after tip
One of New Zealand's most prolific offenders was nabbed in Ross on the West Coast last week, police say, after an eagle-eyed member of the public spotted him in the township.
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Boil-water notice after possible contamination
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Boil-water notice after possible contamination
The entire greater Greymouth area water supply was yesterday morning put on a precautionary notice to boil all water after possible contamination was found during routine sampling.
Ross community helps nab 'prolific thief'
Ross community helps nab 'prolific thief'
One of New Zealand's most prolific offenders has been nabbed in Ross, after an eagle-eyed member of the public spotted him in the West Coast township.
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'Boil water' notice for greater Greymouth
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'Boil water' notice for greater Greymouth
The entire greater Greymouth area water supply has been put on a precautionary notice to boil all water after possible contamination was found during routine water sampling.
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Leaflet urges residents to withhold rates
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Leaflet urges residents to withhold rates
A leaflet that encourages residents to withhold paying their rates is causing alarm and confusion.
Bridge too far: Coast home sought
Bridge too far: Coast home sought
The West Coast Regional Council is not backing down in its campaign to have Bailey bridges kept in its area, despite a brush-off from the NZ Transport Agency.
Most submissions favour mine
Most submissions favour mine
A proposed mineral sand mine near Lake Mahinapua is dividing the community, with residents expressing concerns the project could ruin what they describe as a sacred...
Visitor charges loom for great outdoors
Visitor charges loom for great outdoors
The great outdoors could become user pays as the Department of Conservation looks to bump up its revenue.
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Exasperated resident wants Doc to cull wild boars
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Exasperated resident wants Doc to cull wild boars
Wild boars are ripping up parts of Greenstone Rd in Kumara, and have destroyed numerous vegetable gardens.
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Glorious art on show
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Glorious art on show
Artists from the Gloriavale Christian Community are excited to mount their first exhibition 'Glorious Artworks' at the Left Bank Art Gallery in Greymouth.
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Stolen dumper found in bush after 18 months
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Stolen dumper found in bush after 18 months
A small dumper, stolen from Mokihinui nearly 18 months ago, has been found in dense bush off the Karamea Highway by a pig hunter.
Hunter likely died during West Coast river crossing - coroner
Hunter likely died during West Coast river crossing - coroner
A Danish hunter who died on the West Coast likely drowned after being swept away in a river crossing mishap after heavy rain in unfamiliar terrain, a coroner has found.
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Pine linked to Gallipoli partially collapses
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Pine linked to Gallipoli partially collapses
Greymouth's lone pine tree in Dixon Park has partially collapsed, and the branch was being cut up yesterday morning.
Te Tai o Poutini Plan blowout detailed
Te Tai o Poutini Plan blowout detailed
The council and iwi group leading the West Coast’s one plan project have been given a detailed breakdown of its costs — after lamenting a budget blowout last month.
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'Lone pine' descended from Gallipoli collapses
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'Lone pine' descended from Gallipoli collapses
Greymouth's 'lone pine' tree at Dixon Park has collapsed, and was being cut up this morning.
Council slammed over 'stupid' plan to relocate town
Council slammed over 'stupid' plan to relocate town
Buller District mayor admits some residents "feel forgotten" by a plan to eventually relocate the flood-prone town of Westport, but it is needed to provide a "glimmer of hope" in the face of repetitive and increasingly damaging flooding.