News & Public Notices

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!

Omotumotu track is all set to receive a new bridge!

The Omotumotu track, just off Marsden Road in Greymouth, will have a new small bridge at its entrance very soon.

The development of Kōtare Domain in Runanga is coming along nicely!

The local community group, Runanga Village People, and Grey District Council are working together to create a magical, useful and functional space for everyone to enjoy.

​Blackball Water Supply

We think we've sprung a leak!

Ministry for the Environment standardising recycling across NZ

Ministry for the Environment is making materials collected from households, at kerbside, for recycling the same across New Zealand.

It’s official – earthworks have begun at Kotare Domain in Runanga

Shaping for the new car park is the first cab off the rank!

Press Release - If you’re happy and you know it, click the smiley face

Visitors to Grey District Council offices and facilities in Greymouth will be able to provide instant feedback on their visit from Monday.

Kōtare Domain upgrade project starting soon

​The upper park area of Kōtare Domain, in Runanga, is scheduled to be sprayed very soon. This is in preparation for the earthworks starting for the Kōtare Domain upgrade project.

Clear Creek Bridge replacement almost complete

The structural work is complete, the safety barriers have been installed and there are just a few finishing touches left.

Christmas and New Year Holiday Arrangements

Everything you need to know about Council services and operational hours over the Christmas break.

Applications for Overweight Permits, TMP's etc

Close off date for Overweight Permits, HPMV’s, 50 Max Permits, Traffic Management Plans, Corridor Access Permits, Utilities Connection Consents & Road Works Consents.

Mayors promise fresh ideas for better water

Mayors from across New Zealand are looking forward to working with the new government to deliver better and more sustainable water services for everyone.