Outgoing Buller mayor urges continued climate adaptation for Westport
Tuesday 14 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
Outgoing Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine has called on future leaders to maintain climate adaptation efforts to protect flood-prone Westport. Speaking at a conference, Cleine became emotional while discussing the risks facing the town and a council plan that could involve relocating Westport to higher ground.