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October 2026

• 21 OctExperts warn Franz Josef faces catastrophic flood risk from Waiho River

December 2025

• 18 Dec 2025West Coast Regional Council to seek consent for Hokitika seawall

September 2025

• 17 Sep 2025Westport flood protection plan stalled due to DOC workload
• 4 Sep 2025New online hazard rules for West Coast homeowners
• 3 Sep 2025Consent hearing begins for Taylorville Resource Park near Greymouth

July 2025

• 22 Jul 2025Westland mayor warns Waiho River could devastate Ōkārito
• 3 Jul 2025West Coast MP calls for fast-track mining consent system

June 2025

• 5 Jun 2025Westland District Council to decide fate of Franz Josef southbank

May 2025

• 30 May 2025Grey District Council to oppose Taylorville Resource Park consent application

March 2025

• 21 Mar 2025Buller councillors to decide on Westport relocation plan
• 19 Mar 2025Auditors flag errors in West Coast Regional Council rates and valuations

February 2025

• 7 Feb 2025West Coast Regional Council appointment criticised as undemocratic