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As part of the $7.74 million Isthmus Beach Replenishment Programme, which aims to reduce coastal erosion while improving recreational open spaces and access at several city beaches, Auckland City Council is carrying out restoration projects for six western beaches.

Since 2003 Kaikoura District Council, Innovative Waste Kaikoura, Te Runanga O Kaikoura, Environment Cantebury and Department of Conservation have worked together to run conservation holidays in Kaikoura.  

Auckland City Council and Heart of the City have teamed up to showcase some of Auckland's best kept secrets across shopping, dining, entertainment and attractions.

Planning to make Napier a better city for cycling involves a partnership between the City Council and the community. Bike It! is your Council's commitment to providing for the safe and convenient movement of cyclists throughout the whole of the city, including Bay View and links to the Hastings District Council network, and is a Strategy that caters not only for experienced cyclists but also non-cyclists.

The council has published two acclaimed histories of the district, one focusing on the former Ellesmere County and the other focusing on the former Malvern County.

The 2006-16 Long-Term Plan is Council's primary long-term strategic planning document that describes how it wants Hamilton to develop over the next 10 years.

The Buller district is moving towards a future that invests in its people, and towards fostering an environment that achieves continuing growth.  The Buller Arts and Recreation Trust (BART) is a charitable trust developed to take a leadership role in developing funding opportunities and support for Buller community projects.

A list of annual events in Buller.

Westport Brochure.

In 2002, the legislation guiding how councils work changed. One of the main changes requires councils to promote community well-being. To do this, councils must work with their communities to identify community outcomes and priorities. The Buller District Council undertook this process during 2005.

The library is a great place to read, meet, get information, study, learn or just browse around.

This document outlines the activities of the Buller District Council for the next ten years. The plan aims to show how these activities will assist the people of the Buller district meet their long term community goals and objectives.

The Buller District Council owns and operates a number of halls and pools throughout the Buller district to cater for the recreational activities of residents and visitors.

The Buller District Council Archives holds a variety of records relating to local government in the Buller district. The archives cover a significant period of history in the areas administered by the Buller District Council and its predecessors.

Some of the grants provided and/or administered by Council include; Communities Grants, Arts Funding (Creative New Zealand), Tourism Grants, Rural Travel Fund (SPARC), Minor Grants, National Representation Assistance, Community Hall Grants.

Our vision:

Active and discerning visitors will choose to stay in and explore the Buller District and enjoy the authentic experiences that only Buller can offer.

Visitors are provided with more than they'd hoped for when they visit - and locals enjoy having them in the area.

Tourism businesses are rewarded for offering quality experiences to visitors and are passionate about protecting our environment for future generations.

Caroline Bay is one of the most valued and highly used open spaces in Timaru. The Timaru District Council has adopted a Management Plan for the Bay in principle; subject to the outcomes of a Development Plan process.

Why re-vitalise?  The town centre is the window through which the town reflects its culture, character and creativity.