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West Coast council backs Fast Tracks Approvals Bill

The Fast Tracks Approvals Bill has been given a big tick by the West Coast Regional Council, saying it will lead to more jobs, and despite what others say, has environmental safeguards in it.

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Penguin protocol overlooked during emergency works

A local penguin trust had to intervene during emergency repairs to a temporary rock buffer, north of the Hokitika seawall, where kororā are known...

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Council warned over flood protection spend

A need to increase flood protection spending on the West Coast has led to one regional councillor expressing scepticism over climate change as...

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Submission: Fast Track Approvals Bill

Submission: Fast Track Approvals Bill

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MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government commits $20m to Westport flood protection

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government commits $20m to Westport flood protection
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'Big bureaucracy': Rising council staff numbers called out

An increase in West Coast Regional Council staff numbers to almost 80 has been called out by a senior councillor.

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Targeted rates for Westport to increase 539 percent

West Coast ratepayers face targeted rates well above the 27 percent or 44 percent general rates increase proposed by the regional council - particularly in Westport.

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West Coast ratepayers must decide: 27% rates hike, or 44%?

West Coast ratepayers face an either 27 percent or 44 percent rates hike after increases were "held artificially low for too long".

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'Bolshie approach' over pampas grass upsets West Coast landowners

Ikamatua landowners ordered to remove pest pampas grass by the West Coast Regional Council are upset at a "bolshie approach".

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'Not our stance': Expert advice on mine application riles councillors

West Coast councillors are not happy after their own expert consultant expressed a view there was "no need" for a controversial sand mine proposal.

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