Buller District councillors endorse plan to relocate Westport settlement

Thursday 27 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 27 Mar 2025, 11:55am

Buller District councillors have endorsed a government-funded proposal to acquire land for a new settlement on higher ground. The plan aims to address repetitive and damaging flooding in Westport. While the mayor says the move offers hope, some residents have expressed stress and criticism regarding the proposal.

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1. RNZThu 27 Mar 2025, 6:22am

   Westport residents berate council over 'stupid' plan to relocate town (opens in new tab)

2. The PressThu 27 Mar 2025, 7:47am

   ‘Stress and angst’ in Westport over idea town will move to higher ground (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesThu 27 Mar 2025, 11:55am

   Council slammed over 'stupid' plan to relocate town (opens in new tab)