Westland District Council to decide fate of Franz Josef southbank

Otago Daily TimesRNZThursday 5 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Shane Jones, West Coast Regional Council, Westland District Council

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The long-term future of farms, homes, and businesses on the south bank of the Waiho River rests with the Westland District Council. This decision comes as regional councillors prepare to celebrate the completion of floodwalls protecting the north bank of the Franz Josef tourist town.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Thu 5 Jun 2025, 2:29pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
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    Fate of Franz Josef southbank not ours to decide: council (opens in new tab)

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    Fate of Franz Josef southbank not ours to decide, regional council says (opens in new tab)