InfrastructureWorld first fix for Westport water woesCharles FairbairnMarch 4, 2021March 4, 2021 by Charles FairbairnMarch 4, 2021March 4, 2021085 In 2018 Westport had a problem. A collapsed supply tunnel meant the northern West Coast town of about 4600 people was having to constantly pump...
CommunicationBuller District CouncilRuth LePlaJuly 6, 2015 by Ruth LePlaJuly 6, 20150402 BULLER DISTRICT COUNCIL initiates a campaign to entice Canterbury retirees to move to Westport. The first steps include the installation of a billboard (pictured) on...
ManagementBoom Town RatesRuth LePlaOctober 15, 2014 by Ruth LePlaOctober 15, 20140341 Local authorities are pushing to receive part of the royalties gained from the oil, gas and mining activities in their areas. They need the money...