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Westport residents have been berating their council over a plan to move the flood-prone town. Draft master planning began in 2023 on a proposal to move to Government-owned Pamu-Landcorp farmland southwest of the current settlement. Buller Councillors yesterday voted to continue to the third stage. Mayor Jamie Cleine told Kerre Woodham that step enables more conversations. He says the plan has never been to just pick up and move Westport, it will be an inter-generational process. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Situated on the scenic west coast of the South Island is Buller, full of walks from inland at the Buller Gorge and old coal mine sites, to along the coastline passing countless beaches and estuaries. Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine joins with how the year has been for Buller. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A plan to relocate the flood-prone West Coast town of Westport is being considered. Westport has been repeatedly inundated by flooding - with disasters escalating further in recent years. Buller mayor Jamie Cleine says this will be a gradual process, and other ideas to keep the town safe have been considered. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three Waters will be repealed by the end of next week, keeping water assets in councils' hands. Local Government minister Simeon Brown says new legislation is coming, which will allow councils to deliver water infrastructure with more financial sustainability. But Buller mayor Jamie Cleine says the move will cause problems for districts like his. Cleine spoke to Corin Dann.

Buller District Council is on paw patrol for the number of cats allowed in homes. From next Wednesday, only two feline friends are allowed in homes from Carters Beach, Reefton and Westport. It was initially proposed to increase the maximum to four, but the council U-turned after public feedback. Buller mayor Jamie Cleine says they're not anticipating a lot of complainants over how it'll be policed for other animals. "And when you think about an urban area, under this bylaw, people could have 2 cats, 12 chickens and 2 pigs and still be within constricts of the bylaws, so there'll be plenty of livestock in the urban area." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ZB is hitting the West Coast of the South Island on our Summer Breakfast road trip this morning. We're in the Buller district, sampling both natural beauty and historic heritage - but what else does the Coast have on offer? Buller District Mayor Jamie Cleine joined Tim Dower. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buller and Westland regions have seen the stormy weather ease over the past day, with a red heavy rain warning downgraded to orange. Heavy rain is expected to return in the next 24 hours, but it's believed the worst of the deluges have been and gone for the West Coast. Buller region mayor Jamie Cleine spoke to Corin Dann.

Two-hundred-and-sixty-seven families in Westport moved into temporary housing last year, after their homes were deemed uninhabitable due to flood damage. Buller mayor Jamie Cleine says of those, about 27 families are still without their own homes. Help is on its way - construction of relief homes has begun, with the first houses expected to be delivered next month, Housing Minister Dr Megan Woods says. Buller District Council has been granted land-use consent for the $17.08 million Temporary Accommodation Village to go ahead. Cleine spoke to Susie Ferguson.

Big things are happening in the small west coast town of Reefton. An economic boom has increased demand for housing, but zero rentals are available and few houses are for sale. Buller District mayor Jamie Cleine joined Roman Travers. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buller District is struggling to recover from the record rainfall that doused the region this month, having been forced to extend its State of Emergency. Dual flood events wreaked havoc on roads in particular while fresh water supplies have been compromised and up to 70 rural properties remain in need of repair. To top it off, there's more heavy rain forecast for the West Coast this weekend. Buller District mayor Jamie Cleine spoke to Susie Ferguson.

A state of emergency is once again in place in and around Westport - and evacuations are underway for the second time in a week. A high tide is due at 7pm and residents are being told to get to higher ground now. Buller District mayor Jamie Cleine talks to Lisa Owen.  

Westport has been cut off by heavy rain and parts of the town are braced for evacuation. A week after the last flooding in the Buller region, 160 millimetres of rain overnight rain has caught locals by surprise. The level of the Buller River is reaching worrying levels. There has already been self-evacuations in some small neighbouring communities but Buller District mayor Jamie Cleine told Corin Dann he won't rule out a repeat of the significant evacuations forced on Westport last July.

A state of emergency has been declared in Buller after heavy rain has cut off Westport. Some of the worst affected Northern areas of town have already evacuated and more residents are braced for evacuation. The rising Buller River has reached worrying levels after 160 millimetres of rain overnight. Kathryn speaks with Te Aroha Cook, the West Coast Civil Defence group controller and Jamie Cleine, Buller District Mayor.

West Coast residents breathed a sigh of relief over the weekend, with earlier dire weather not causing the damage expected. But heavy rain is predicted again for Buller and Westland from tomorrow. Buller District Council mayor Jamie Cleine spoke to Corin Dann.

As the traffic light system kicks in today, local councils around the country have had to make some tough decisions about how to meet the needs of locals, and keep everyone safe. Gisborne District Council mayor Rehette Stoltz, and Buller District mayor Jamie Cleine spoke to Susie Ferguson.

As the traffic light system kicks in today, local councils around the country have had to make some tough decisions about how to meet the needs of locals, and keep everyone safe. Gisborne District Council mayor Rehette Stoltz, and Buller District mayor Jamie Cleine spoke to Susie Ferguson.

Senior Royals have splashed cash on the South Island's West coast after severe flooding.Prince Charles and Camilla secretly donated to the Buller District's Mayoral Relief Fund after the floods that slammed Westport in July.The money will directly help flood affected residents.Buller District Mayor Jamie Cleine says they couldn't believe it at first.Cleine says it's exciting the royals have taken an interest in the area.LISTEN ABOVE

Housing is identified as a critical issue for Westport as it rebuilds from severe flooding. Today the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visited flood-hit Westport, where 100 homes have been deemed uninhabitable. Karyn catches up with Buller mayor, Jamie Cleine.

Some routine is also returning to Westport with its three main schools welcoming back students tomorrow.  Around 100 homes have been red stickered, another 400 yellow stickered and the clean up is continuing in the town. Buller District mayor Jamie Cleine says although schools are reopening, Westport has some way to go before it can feel normal again. He told reporter Anan Zaki that the clean up is going as fast as possible.

Some routine is also returning to Westport with its three main schools welcoming back students tomorrow.  Around 100 homes have been red stickered, another 400 yellow stickered and the clean up is continuing in the town. Buller District mayor Jamie Cleine says although schools are reopening, Westport has some way to go before it can feel normal again. He told reporter Anan Zaki that the clean up is going as fast as possible.

Interviews are with Damien O'Connor, Jamie Cleine, Doug Avery, Graeme Williams and Phil Duncan.

West Coast locals have returned to their homes today, but many hundreds might not be able to live there anymore.There are very few houses available for anyone moved out of their homes and few tradies to do the repair jobs.Buller District Council Mayor Jamie says around 2000 people have been cleared to return to their homes today.“Those houses have had the quick inspection, and then they've got to go back now as  building inspectors and the like to really drill down what the future is for them.”LISTEN ABOVE

Hundreds of Westport residents still don't know when or if they'll return to live in their homes following the devastating flooding in the town. At least 65 homes have been red-stickered but more are expected to be deemed uninhabitable following the weekend's wild weather. Local leaders are pursuing housing options hundreds of people into evacuation centres and other temporary accommodation. Buller District mayor Jamie Cleine spoke.

Hundreds of Westport residents still don't know when or if they'll return to live in their homes following the devastating flooding in the town. At least 65 homes have been red-stickered but more are expected to be deemed uninhabitable following the weekend's wild weather. Local leaders are pursuing housing options hundreds of people into evacuation centres and other temporary accommodation. Buller District mayor Jamie Cleine spoke.

The mayor of Buller estimates up to 100 people could be left without a home following the weekend's flooding on the West Coast. While over 2000 people have been cleared to return home, more than 100 people are still staying at the evacuation centres.  Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine, told Checkpoint they now need to start thinking about whether to red-zone some parts of flood-prone Westport. Jamie Cleine says the government might need to help provide temporary accommodation such as campervans, motorhomes or portable houses.   

Government ministers have arrived in flood-stricken Westport to see the damage to the region firsthand.Acting Minister for Emergency Management Kris Faafoi, Agriculture Minister and West Coast-Tasman MP Damien O'Connor, joined by Buller District mayor Jamie Cleine, are currently carrying out a flyover of the area to assess the situation before evaluating the flood damage on the ground.Speaking at this afternoon's press conference, Faafoi thanked the efforts of emergency groups including the Defence Force and police as they work around the clock to help residents.The Government would offer $300,000 in the form of a mayoral relief fund, he said, as well as $100,000 for the Blenheim-Marlborough region.Cars and vehicles remain submerged in the Buller District. Photo / George HeardFaafoi said limited rentals in Westport continued to be a challenge, and as flood waters receded, welfare issues would become "more apparent".There were still about 1000 people who were still evacuated in Westport, with about 500 of them who still need welfare support, possibly for weeks and months. Many of them were in Kainga Ora housing.The mayoral relief fund would help those people, Cleine said.He said the welfare centres that had been set up were so far coping well."It's not a long term solution, but they're safe."Faafoi added there would be challenges for people "for some time yet"."We do want to send a message to people that if they do need help, they can get it," Faafoi said.This afternoon more NZDF troops arrived to help with cordons and accessing hard-to-reach houses.Yesterday 14 personnel from Burnham Military Camp were sent and another 10 arrived today.A Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 helicopter landed in Westport just before 1pm to assist in the region.Water boil notices remain in place for the district.Much of central Westport is still under water. Photo / George HeardMost houses in central Westport are under water up to window-level.Murky brown floodwater covers many properties, entire streets are submerged and paddocks are awash.Cleine said the "massive quantity of water" gushing out of the Buller Gorge breached a river into the township."Last night was awful... this morning, although the rain stopped, the water was about the same as it was when I left at midnight last night."It was hard to see the people in his district struggling."It's upsetting. people take a lot of pride in their property," he said."It's the uncertainty it creates, we don't have all the answers people are looking for... the people aspect, it's really hard on everybody."He said recovery was now in full swing and urged people to be patient.

Residents evacuated in flood-hit Buller are still reeling this morning. Close to a thousand people had to flee to evacuation centres and at least one hundred homes have been flooded. Jamie Cleine is the Buller mayor and he spoke to Kim Hill.

Government ministers have arrived in flood-stricken Westport to see the damage to the region firsthand.Acting Minister for Emergency Management Kris Faafoi, Agriculture Minister and West Coast-Tasman MP Damien O'Connor, joined by Buller District mayor Jamie Cleine, are currently carrying out a flyover of the area to assess the situation before evaluating the flood damage on the ground.Speaking at this afternoon's press conference, Faafoi thanked the efforts of emergency groups including the Defence Force and police as they work around the clock to help residents.The Government would offer $300,000 in the form of a mayoral relief fund, he said, as well as $100,000 for the Blenheim-Marlborough region.Cars and vehicles remain submerged in the Buller District. Photo / George HeardFaafoi said limited rentals in Westport continued to be a challenge, and as flood waters receded, welfare issues would become "more apparent".There were still about 1000 people who were still evacuated in Westport, with about 500 of them who still need welfare support, possibly for weeks and months. Many of them were in Kainga Ora housing.The mayoral relief fund would help those people, Cleine said.He said the welfare centres that had been set up were so far coping well."It's not a long term solution, but they're safe."Faafoi added there would be challenges for people "for some time yet"."We do want to send a message to people that if they do need help, they can get it," Faafoi said.This afternoon more NZDF troops arrived to help with cordons and accessing hard-to-reach houses.Yesterday 14 personnel from Burnham Military Camp were sent and another 10 arrived today.A Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 helicopter landed in Westport just before 1pm to assist in the region.Water boil notices remain in place for the district.Much of central Westport is still under water. Photo / George HeardMost houses in central Westport are under water up to window-level.Murky brown floodwater covers many properties, entire streets are submerged and paddocks are awash.Cleine said the "massive quantity of water" gushing out of the Buller Gorge breached a river into the township."Last night was awful... this morning, although the rain stopped, the water was about the same as it was when I left at midnight last night."It was hard to see the people in his district struggling."It's upsetting. people take a lot of pride in their property," he said."It's the uncertainty it creates, we don't have all the answers people are looking for... the people aspect, it's really hard on everybody."He said recovery was now in full swing and urged people to be patient.

Residents evacuated in flood-hit Buller are still reeling this morning. Close to a thousand people had to flee to evacuation centres and at least one hundred homes have been flooded. Jamie Cleine is the Buller mayor and he spoke to Kim Hill.

More than 600 homes have been evacuated in Westport as the Buller River threatens to breach its banks. Kim Hill spoke with Buller District Council mayor Jamie Cleine in Westport, where voluntary evacuation became a mandatory order overnight for people in low-lying parts of Westport, as heavy rain caused surface flooding and slips. About 800 people have spent the night in welfare centres evacuated from their homes in Westport.

More than 600 homes have been evacuated in Westport as the Buller River threatens to breach its banks. Kim Hill spoke with Buller District Council Mayor Jamie Cleine in Westport, where voluntary evacuation became a mandatory order overnight for people in low-lying parts of Westport, as heavy rain caused surface flooding and slips. About 800 people have spent the night in welfare centres evacuated from their homes in Westport.

A red warning has been issued for the West Coast from Central Westland to Buller with warnings of heavy rain, slips and flooding. The Buller District is under a state of emergency as water levels in the Buller River continue to rise, and several roads are closed on the West Coast as the region continues to be battered by bad weather. Karyn speaks with Buller's mayor Jamie Cleine.