News & Public Notices

Waste Minimisation & Management Services Contract

Grey District Council is publishing an advance notice on behalf of Grey District Council and Westland District Council for the joint procurement of waste minimisation & management services.

Westland Recreation Centre pools to close for regular maintenance

​The Westland Recreation Centre pools will be closed from Monday 6 May for their annual clean. They will reopen on Monday 27 May.

Grey District Council Draft Enhanced Annual Plan confirmed

Grey District Council has today confirmed its draft Enhanced Annual Plan 2024/2025.

Long Term Plan deferred for Grey District

Grey District Council has decided to defer the council’s ten year Long Term Plan in preference for an ‘enhanced’ 2024-25 Annual Plan.

​Calming the speed in Nelson Creek

​Thanks to the Nelson Creek community, the speed limit around the Nelson Creek campground and hotel has been reduced to 30 km/h.

Grey District Council calls for end to Taylorville Resource Park

GDC is calling on the West Coast Regional Council to revoke all resource consents for the Taylorville Resource Park and act immediately to contain and remediate any damage already incurred.

Attention all West Coast Wilderness Trail users!

​Large rocks have been placed on the trail at the North and South end of the section which crosses the Westroads gravel works in Blaketown.

Have your say on the Draft West Coast Regional Speed Management Plan

​The West Coast community is invited to give feedback on the Draft West Coast Regional Speed Management Plan (the plan) over the coming four weeks.

Paul Pretorius appointed Acting CEO for Grey District Council

Grey District Mayor Tania Gibson is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Pretorius as Acting CEO of Grey District Council, effective from tomorrow (12 March).

Notice of Public Excluded Extraordinary Council Meeting

For Council to appoint an Acting Chief Executive Officer

Resignation of Grey District Council CEO

Grey District Mayor Tania Gibson and the Grey District Council have accepted the resignation of CEO Paul Morris, effective 7 March 2024, to allow him to pursue further opportunities available to him.

Rusty fence on the southern breakwater is to be replaced in March.

​Exciting news! The rusty dilapidated fence on the southern breakwater, in Blaketown, is to be replaced in March.

​Omotumotu Bush Track has reopened

​Omotumotu Bush Track has reopened with an awesome new bridge to greet walkers.

Arnott Heights Playground

Arnott Heights Playground is going from strength to strength

Press Release - Let’s get our recycling right!

Grey District Council is going to be checking recycling bins and glass crates around the region in March to make sure everyone knows what to do when recycling

​It's out with the old and in with the new at Gladstone Playground

The sad old play nest is set to be replaced with a flash new timber tower/slide combo.

Press Release - Grey District welcomes repeal of Three Waters reform

Grey District Mayor Tania Gibson has welcomed the introduction of legislation to repeal Three Waters at Parliament yesterday.

Happy Valentines Day to all our communities

​Citizenship Awards Ceremony 9 February 2024

​Good to go when you’ve gotta go in Iveagh Bay

Work to earthquake strengthen the public toilets at Iveagh Bay has nearly finished, and it’s looking great!