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Help your community and join one of Buller District Council’s subcommittees. Council is calling for expressions of interest from people interested in joining the district's subcommittees.
Council has eleven Reserve and Hall Subcommittees that work with the Council to manage the many reserves and halls in our district.
They operate campgrounds and community halls and manage community reserves, are involved in the development of Reserve Management Plans, and deal with a wide range of issues and responsibilities. They bring a local voice and provide general guidance and support for Council regarding how these community facilities are maintained and developed.
Subcommittees are included within the Council’s Governance Structure and ensure that decisions are made at a local level. Council staff liaise with the subcommittees and provide support.
Residents can submit their expressions of interest to join either of the subcommittees from Monday 27 July 2026 until 5:00 pm Monday 31 August 2026.
By joining one of the subcommittees, you will help bring your community’s voice to the table andassistCouncil tomaintain and develop these vital community assets.
Help your community and join one of Buller District Council’s subcommittees. Council is calling for expressions of interest from people interested in joining the district's subcommittees.
Council has eleven Reserve and Hall Subcommittees that work with the Council to manage the many reserves and halls in our district.
They operate campgrounds and community halls and manage community reserves, are involved in the development of Reserve Management Plans, and deal with a wide range of issues and responsibilities. They bring a local voice and provide general guidance and support for Council regarding how these community facilities are maintained and developed.
Subcommittees are included within the Council’s Governance Structure and ensure that decisions are made at a local level. Council staff liaise with the subcommittees and provide support.
Residents can submit their expressions of interest to join either of the subcommittees from Monday 27 July 2026 until 5:00 pm Monday 31 August 2026.
By joining one of the subcommittees, you will help bring your community’s voice to the table andassistCouncil tomaintain and develop these vital community assets.
Downloading and dropping off the completed paper form at Council’s offices in Westport or Reefton
Emailing your completed paper form to governance.assistant@bdc.govt.nz
Expressions of interest will be accepted from Monday 27 July 2026 until 9:00 am on Monday 31 August 2026. Late expressions of interest will not be considered.
2026 Subcommittee Expressions of Interest is currently at this stage
The expression of interest application period opens.
Monday 31 August 2026
this is an upcoming stage for 2026 Subcommittee Expressions of Interest
The expression of interest application period closes. Expressions of interest must be received by 5pm on Monday 31 August 2026. Late expressions of interest will not be considered.
Early September 2026
this is an upcoming stage for 2026 Subcommittee Expressions of Interest
A panel will review the expressions of interest for each subcommittee.
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
this is an upcoming stage for 2026 Subcommittee Expressions of Interest
After considering all expressions of interest, the Community Committee will appoint members.
October 2026
this is an upcoming stage for 2026 Subcommittee Expressions of Interest
New members will be inducted and supported into their positions.