News & Public Notices

Blackball Water Supply Update

Improved weather forecasts have now provided a suitable window of opportunity to complete the installation of the new intake gallery.

​Camping and Parking Compliance Officer Back on the Beat!

We're thrilled to introduce our new Camping and Parking Compliance Officer

​Greymouth Library Gifted “When We Were Kings”

Deputy Mayor Alan Gibson presents Library Supervisor Anthony Hunter with “When We Were Kings”

​Update on the Town Square Canopies

To date, Structural Engineering Assessments are underway

Precautionary Boil Water Notice - Blackball Water Supply

Council has issued a precautionary boil water notice, commencing 9am today, Wednesday 23 August.

Council implements green waste charge at solid waste facilities

Starting today, Monday 21 August, Council has implemented a charge for green waste at McLean’s Pit Landfill & Recycling Centre, Moana, Nelson Creek & Blackball Resource Centres.

Blackball Water Supply Update

​Council is progressing discussions with key partners to work through additional consenting requirements for the installation of the new intake gallery pipework.

​Rugby World Cup Guidance for Licensees

Parliament has passed the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Rugby World Cup 2023 Extended Trading Hours) Amendment Act.

Grey District community legends celebrated at Civic Awards ceremony

​What an incredible day it has been! We are honoured to extend our warmest congratulations to each of the amazing individuals who were recognized with a Civic Award at today's ceremony.

Ryan Mackenzie presented with award for outstanding voluntary work

At Monday’s Council Meeting, Mayor Tania Gibson was delighted to present an award to Ryan Mackenzie recognising his outstanding voluntary work in the Ahaura community.

Funding Rounds Now Open

Applications for the Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund, Creative Communities Fund and Contestable Grant Fund are now open.

Blackball Water Supply Update

Pooch Pamper Pack Prize Winner

All the dogs registered in July were entered into a draw to win a fabulous pooch pamper pack. Today we are thrilled to announce the Winner!

Press Release - Incident at Taylorville Resource Park

Last night, an incident occurred at Taylorville Resource Park. We have been informed that some workers on the site required medical attention.

Snap Send Solve and new phone service coming to Grey District Council

Grey District Council is excited to have some new systems launching, that will increase our ability to provide efficient customer service.

Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs secures funding for another two years

Grey District Council will receive $325,000 in funding for year one. If you’d like to have a chat about whether you might be eligible for funding, or are looking for employment options, get in touch!

Blackball Water Supply update

The pipework for the new intake gallery arrived to Greymouth yesterday, marking a significant milestone in the planning towards installing the new intake gallery.

​Citizenship Awards Ceremony - 13 July 2023

This was a very special occasion for eight recipients who received their New Zealand Citizenship in front of friends and family

Lets Work Together to Clean up Kotare Domain

Council has been receiving complaints from the community about people dumping rubbish in the Kotare Domain for some time now and the problem is persisting.

Call for Government to pause Three Waters reform until election

​Communities 4 Local Democracy Mayors are calling for the Government to pause the Three Waters reform and seek an electoral mandate at the upcoming election.