Westport
Local Body Elections -West Coast
Each week we will visit a region in New Zealand to find out what the big issues are in the upcoming local body elections. This week we speak to Brendon McMahon, from The Greymouth Star. Audio
Mass land sale to follow cement plant closure
Holcim is preparing to sell off its closing West Coast cement plant and associated assets, along with 400ha of land with sea views.
West Coast Mayors apply pressure on policing proposal
West Coast mayors are appealing to the Police Minister to step in and stop a plan to cut community constables and youth aid workers in the area. Police are proposing a major overhaul of policing in… Audio
Consultation on West Coast police extended
The police have extended the timeframe for public consultation on a controversial review of services on the West Coast.
Stomping Grounds: Mel Parsons
In the first of a new series, Stomping Grounds, West Coaster Mel Parsons offers us a guided tour of her hometown of Westport. Video, Audio, Gallery
Open-cast mine proposed near Westport
A coal-mining consortium has applied for mining access to 12 hectares of conservation land on the West Coast.
Buller keen on clean energy plant
A West Coast local authority is looking at an environmentally-friendly energy plant that could create much-needed jobs for the Westport area.
West Coast DHB to close Buller rest home
The West Coast District Health Board is closing an aged care facility in Westport as occupancy levels continue to fall.
Government reacts to Solid Energy layoffs
Westport's future looks bleak in the wake of Solid Energy's announcement that it will be cutting more than a quarter of the jobs at at the Stockton mine. Audio
Airline buying planes to fill gap in Westport
Sounds Air is buying two planes in a long-term deal to fill the gap left by Air New Zealand pulling out of Westport. Audio
New deal secures flights for Westport
A new partnership is stepping in to the gap left by Air New Zealand pulling out of Westport. Audio
Westport community leader on loss of Air NZ services
Westport farmer and former general manager of the Buller Community Development Company, Bruce Hamilton, says the loss of Air New Zealand services to Westport will be felt by local businesses and… Audio
Whitebaiting banned on Westport wharf
A long tradition of whitebaiting on Westport wharf has come to an end after the council faced the threat of prosecution. Audio
Museum visit - Coaltown
Joining us from Westport's 'Coaltown' museum is Chris Hartigan who began working at the museum when he was at high school, 13 years ago. Audio
