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Recovery Roundup #48

Jan 27, 2023

Welcome to Recovery Roundup #48 This is a poignant Recovery Roundup for us as it marks the official end of the social recovery arm of our flood recovery efforts. We look at the final day for the...

Doors close on Community Hub for the final time

Jan 27, 2023

The doors of the Community Hub in Westport closed for the final time on 27 January 2023. The Community Hub and Navigator service was set up after the July 2021 flood in Westport. Almost 18...

New free, counselling service for the flood-affected

Jan 27, 2023

The Homebuilders West Coast Trust is offering free counselling for the flood-affected. With support from the Lottery Grant Board, a free counselling service has become available for people impacted...

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Recovery Roundup #48

Welcome to Recovery Roundup #48 This is a poignant Recovery Roundup for us as it marks the official end of the social recovery arm of our flood recovery efforts. We look at the final day for the Community Hub and the Navigator Service, as well as celebrating the Hub's final Housie morning tea on Tuesday (plus other events over the past year or...

Recovery Roundup#48

Welcome to Recovery Roundup #48 It's that time of year, so not only do we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and relaxing break, but we've taken the time to look at some of the highlights and work that's been done this year to help Buller and its people recover from the floods. Kai kaha and it's almost holiday time... ...

Recovery Roundup 47

Welcome to Recovery Roundup #47 We have celebrated the blessing of the Alma Road temporary housing this week and have an update from TAS on that, as well as local events. Alma Road Village blessing On Wednesday, 23 November the Alma Road homes were blessed by Ngati Waewae’s Te Rua Mason. The blessing was attended by flood navigators,...

Recovery Roundup #46

Welcome to Recovery Roundup #46 We’ve got an update on upcoming events in the community, an Alma Road village update and some ever handy tips on preparing for an adverse weather event. Coming up: Puzzles and More – Community Hub Westport, Tuesday the 8thof November. Bring your best puzzling brain and come and join us at the Community Hub...

Recovery Roundup #45

Welcome to Recovery Roundup #45 We've got updates on frequently asked questions about Alma Road village, as well as things that have been happening or are coming up in the community. It's also the final days for our 'Tell us how you are going' wellbeing survey (last day Sunday) - if you haven't completed it already, you will find the link on our...

Recovery Roundup #44

Welcome to Recovery Roundup #44 This time we look at progress with the Alma Road village, as well as an update on essential infrastructure repairs. Don’t forget there is still time to fill out our wellness survey too 😊 Alma Road update The first residents will be able to move into the Alma Road village by the end of November. Alma Road village is...

Recovery Roundup #43

Welcome to Recovery Roundup # 43. This time we have an update on the extension of the Community Hub to January, some thoughts ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week and reminders of some upcoming events. Kia Kaha from the Buller Flood Recovery Team Community Hub update We’re thrilled to announce the Flood Recovery Hub will continue to provide...

Recovery Roundup #42

Recovery Roundup 42 Kia Ora! Buller Recovery bring you issue #42 of Recovery Roundup… There’s a lot to cover off this week. We’ve got some updates on some of the infrastructure work that’s going on around the district. A wrap on progress with Westport Water, as well as marking 90% completion of the 3 Waters emergency repairs. We also introduce...

Recovery Round up #41

Welcome to Recovery Round up #41 26 August 2022. This time we wrap up some local events aiming to connect and support people. In coming Roundups we will be bringing you more about infrastructure projects that are in varying stages of planning and implementation, so stay posted for our updates. In the meantime, hope to see you at Rise up for...

Recovery Roundup #40 Aug 12, 2022

Kia Ora! Buller Recovery bring you issue #40 of Recovery Roundup... Kawatiri Business Case Information session We had a good turn out on Wednesday night for our free information session on the Kawatiri Business Case for government co-investment in future flood resilience. Members of the audience had a good knowledge of the environment...