West Coast

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.

Fate of Franz Josef southbank not ours to decide: council

West Coast Regional Council chair Peter Haddock pictured last August on the newly upgraded north...

Fate of Franz Josef southbank not ours to decide: council

The long-term fate of Franz Josef farms, homes and businesses on the south bank of the Waiho (Waiau) River lies with the Westland District Council. That was the message to regional councillors this week.

Mining firm offers iwi concessions

An aerial view of Hokitika looking north along the current seawall towards the northern...

Mining firm offers iwi concessions

A hearing for a large-scale mineral sands mining venture on the outskirts of Hokitika began this week with Westland Minerals Sand (WMS) proponents revealing several new amendments.

Fight against resource consent application to cost ratepayers

Landowners Adrian and Christine Van Dorp are concerned the Taylorville Resource Park will impact...

Fight against resource consent application to cost ratepayers

The Grey District Council will need to spend at least $60,000 to make its case against the latest resource consent application by the Taylorville Resource Park (TRP Ltd).

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Bay’s wharf upgrade to stay in long-term plan

The wharf at Jackson Bay could be upgraded. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Bay’s wharf upgrade to stay in long-term plan

A $4 million upgrade of the Jackson Bay wharf — the only deep-sea port on the West Coast — may be a contender for co-funding with the government.

Influential West Coast cop honoured

Senior Constable Terri Middleton. Photo: Police / Supplied via RNZ

Influential West Coast cop honoured

A police officer made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in Monday's King's Birthday Honours says she is humbled and deeply honoured to be recognised.

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