No govt solution to future: Jones
The Minister of Regional Development has stepped away from the government having a role in master-planning for the future of Franz Josef.
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Hundreds of stolen pounamu pieces returned
Hundreds of stolen pounamu pieces returned
Hundreds of pieces of stolen pounamu from a remote West Coast river will be returned to the local hapū in what Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio describes as a small win against the greenstone black market.
Fate of Franz Josef southbank not ours to decide: council
Fate of Franz Josef southbank not ours to decide: council
The long-term fate of Franz Josef farms, homes and businesses on the south bank of the Waiho (Waiau) River lies with the Westland District Council. That was the message to regional councillors this week.
Mining firm offers iwi concessions
Mining firm offers iwi concessions
A hearing for a large-scale mineral sands mining venture on the outskirts of Hokitika began this week with Westland Minerals Sand (WMS) proponents revealing several new amendments.
Fight against resource consent application to cost ratepayers
Fight against resource consent application to cost ratepayers
The Grey District Council will need to spend at least $60,000 to make its case against the latest resource consent application by the Taylorville Resource Park (TRP Ltd).
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Bay’s wharf upgrade to stay in long-term plan
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Bay’s wharf upgrade to stay in long-term plan
A $4 million upgrade of the Jackson Bay wharf — the only deep-sea port on the West Coast — may be a contender for co-funding with the government.
Influential West Coast cop honoured
Influential West Coast cop honoured
A police officer made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in Monday's King's Birthday Honours says she is humbled and deeply honoured to be recognised.
Fatal motorcycle crash on West Coast
Fatal motorcycle crash on West Coast
A motorcyclist has died following a crash in the Harihari Highway (SH6) on the West Coast this evening, police have confirmed in a statement.
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Leaders open to council merger
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Leaders open to council merger
A "mega merger" of the West Coast’s four councils into a unitary structure is not off the cards, local government leaders say.
Huge haul of West Coast pounamu recovered
Huge haul of West Coast pounamu recovered
A large amount of pounamu stolen from a West Coast river this week has been recovered, police say.
'It stinks': Weary locals gear up for another dump fight
'It stinks': Weary locals gear up for another dump fight
The Grey District Council will need to spend at least $60,000 to make its case against the latest resource consent application by the Taylorville Resource Park.
Councillor springs to defence of Trump
Councillor springs to defence of Trump
If Donald Trump ever found himself on the West Coast, he could count on at least one fan to roll out the regional council welcome mat.
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‘Pike River’ trailer released, first screening in Sydney
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‘Pike River’ trailer released, first screening in Sydney
Greymouth is set to host the New Zealand premiere of the upcoming Pike River film this October, although it will screen first at the Sydney Film Festival next week.
Gloriavale offer of apology to abuse victims a 'PR stunt'
Gloriavale offer of apology to abuse victims a 'PR stunt'
Gloriavale's public offer to personally apologise to victims of abuse at the Christian community has been exposed as a PR stunt after leaders refused to say sorry, former members say.
Locals urge Doc not to scrap road to historic goldmine
Locals urge Doc not to scrap road to historic goldmine
Reefton business people are urging the Department of Conservation not to scrap a $10 million road to an historic goldmine that is set to become a visitor drawcard.
New system to improve wait times
New system to improve wait times
A new Great Walks booking system has reduced waiting time online to a few minutes according to the Department of Conservation.
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Oh deer ... crashes mount up
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Oh deer ... crashes mount up
Greymouth panelbeaters are seeing an influx of crumpled cars from collisions with deer on roads throughout the West Coast in recent weeks.
Help sought over 'suspicious' house fire
Help sought over 'suspicious' house fire
Police are appealing for information as they investigate a "suspicious" house fire in Cobden.
West Coast mayors welcome anti-abuse guide
West Coast mayors welcome anti-abuse guide
Grey District mayor Tania Gibson says anyone thinking of standing for council in September should work out in advance how they will handle personal abuse. Especially if they’re women.
Executive defends consultant use
Executive defends consultant use
West Coast Regional Council chief executive Darryl Lew is defending the council’s use of consultancy firms for resource consents, while also hitting back at criticisms made from Cr Allan Birchfield.