Reefton Visitor and Service Centre

17/06/2026

🐾 Buller dog owners – registration time is nearly here! 🐶

The 2026/2027 dog registration period is just around the corner, so it’s time to get organised for your furry friend.

If your dog is already registered in Buller, keep an eye on your letterbox - your registration form will arrive in late June 📬

Here’s what to do next:
✅ Visit Council offices in Westport or Reefton
💳 Pay your registration fee
🏷️ Collect your new green tag 💚

2026/2027 fees:
🔹 Desexed dog – $80.00
🔹 Entire dog – $100.00

Working dogs (used principally for herding or droving stock) 🐄
🔹 Desexed dog – $52.50
🔹 Entire dog – $80.00

✴ 20% discount for SuperGold cardholders - card must be presented at time of payment.

💡 Short on time?
No worries - you can pay via online banking, and we’ll send your tag out once payment is received.

🏡 New to the area?
Pop into Council Customer Services in Westport or Reefton - we’re happy to help get you set up.

📞 Got questions?
Westport: 03 788 9111
Reefton: 03 732 8821
📧 [email protected]

👉 Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/4hxusae

14/06/2026

🎤 We’re hosting an information evening tomorrow in Reefton to give you the chance to learn more about our Draft Reserves Management Plan 2026.

Find out more below 👇👇

📣 You’re invited – Help shape Buller’s reserves!

🎤 We’re hosting an information evening tomorrow in Reefton to give you the chance to learn more about our Draft Reserves Management Plan 2026.

🛝🌳Our parks, beaches, sports fields, picnic spots, and community spaces are at the heart of Buller—places where we connect, relax, and play. Now’s your opportunity to help shape how your local reserves are managed and developed.

🧭The plan sets the vision, objectives, and policies that guide how Council will care for and enhance these spaces—covering everything from day-to-day management to long-term improvements.

👉 Join us tomorrow to learn more and ask questions.
📆Date: 16 June 2026
📍 Location: Reefton Cinema
📮Address: Corner of Smith and Shiel Streets, Reefton 7830
⏰Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

🔗 Learn more or make a submission here: https://letstalk.bullerdc.govt.nz/draft-reserve...

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12/06/2026

12/06/2026

Welcome to Winter, Reefton - it's been frosty out there! We are back to normal hours (Monday - Saturday) so 🫶THANK YOU for your patience.

Who's getting low on their K**a?! Now's the time to top up🙌

We've had a number of orders filled this week, with more arriving soon 😍🤩👀

We also have NEW bag clip and soft toys to choose from - great for gifts or school holiday entertainment 🥳 SO CUTE!! 😻🦉🦇🐧

See you instore soon!😁

11/06/2026

❗Reefton Cinema screenings to pause temporarily between 18 June and 2 July 2026

Movie screenings at the Reefton Cinema will temporarily be on hold from Thursday 18 June to allow for staff leave 🗓

🍿Normal screenings will resume on Thursday 2 July 2026 in readiness for the school holidays.

📽 Only cinema screenings are affected – public information sessions will be hosted at the facility on:

✅ Tuesday 16 June (Reserves Management Plan)
✅ Thursday 25 June (West Coast Local Government Reform community drop-in session).

Council apologises for any inconvenience the short-term operating hours change may cause.

💻 Read the full media release here: https://tinyurl.com/ydthjn3z

09/06/2026

❓ Keen to be involved in Local Government Reform on the West Coast?

Come along to the Buller District public information sessions and be part of the discussion:

🗓 Karamea - Monday 22 June
⏰ 4.30 pm – 7.30 pm
🏠 Karamea RSA, 100 Bridge Street, Karamea.

🗓 Westport - Tuesday 23 June
⏰ 4.30 pm – 7.30 pm
🏠 Westport Bridge Club, 12a Lyndhurst Street, Westport.

🗓 Reefton - Thursday 25 June
⏰ 4.30 pm – 7.30 pm
🏠 Reefton Cinema, Shiel Street, Reefton.

💻 You can also have your say online: https://tinyurl.com/mebtbbe4

08/06/2026

📢 CLOSING SOON: Request for Quote: Campground Manager - Reefton ⌛

Buller District Council is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) to fill the position of Campground Manager for the Reefton Campground.

The campground manager provides the operational management of the campground, including guest services, facility and grounds maintenance, administration, and compliance activities 🏕

The contractor will ensure the campground is operated safely, efficiently, and to a consistently high standard, in liaison with Buller District Council as the property owner, and in a manner that reflects the Client’s expectations and community values.

⛺ Greet guests, check them into cabins, caravans or campsites

⛺ Maintain the facility including but not limited to buildings and machinery, mowing the domain grounds and camping areas, w**d eating, spraying, w**ding planted areas and gardens, and water blasting

⛺ Maintain and clean all the facilities

⛺ Carry out administrative tasks

⛺ Handle guest requests and complaints

⛺ Take accommodation bookings, manage reservation systems and maintain accurate records of reservation and payments

⛺ Clean, prepare and maintain high standards in facilities for community and visitor use

⛺ Keep up to date with public health requirements/restrictions

⛺ Respond to enquiries and requests for assistance from visitors

⛺ Order and/or purchase equipment and supplies, including fuel and stationery (within delegations)

⛺ Regular spring cleaning of facilities, including washing windows

⛺ Arrange contractors and staff (with prior approval of the Reefton Reserve Subcommittee).

The on-site Camp Manager’s house will be made available to the successful respondent while undertaking the duties under the agreement.

📧 Please contact [email protected] for a copy of the quotation, response form and draft contract.

🗓 The quotation closes at 4:00 pm on Friday 12 June 2026.

28/05/2026

📢 REMINDER: Request for Quote: Campground Manager - Reefton

Buller District Council is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) to fill the position of Campground Manager for the Reefton Campground.

The campground manager provides the operational management of the campground, including guest services, facility and grounds maintenance, administration, and compliance activities 🏕

The contractor will ensure the campground is operated safely, efficiently, and to a consistently high standard, in liaison with Buller District Council as the property owner, and in a manner that reflects the Client’s expectations and community values.

⛺ Greet guests, check them into cabins, caravans or campsites

⛺ Maintain the facility including but not limited to buildings and machinery, mowing the domain grounds and camping areas, w**d eating, spraying, w**ding planted areas and gardens, and water blasting

⛺ Maintain and clean all the facilities

⛺ Carry out administrative tasks

⛺ Handle guest requests and complaints

⛺ Take accommodation bookings, manage reservation systems and maintain accurate records of reservation and payments

⛺ Clean, prepare and maintain high standards in facilities for community and visitor use

⛺ Keep up to date with public health requirements/restrictions

⛺ Respond to enquiries and requests for assistance from visitors

⛺ Order and/or purchase equipment and supplies, including fuel and stationery (within delegations)

⛺ Regular spring cleaning of facilities, including washing windows

⛺ Arrange contractors and staff (with prior approval of the Reefton Reserve Subcommittee).

The on-site Camp Manager’s house will be made available to the successful respondent while undertaking the duties under the agreement.

📧 Please contact [email protected] for a copy of the quotation, response form and draft contract.

🗓 The quotation closes at 4:00 pm on Friday 12 June 2026.

27/05/2026

Good morning Reefton!

A reminder for those who may have missed it - we are closed until 1pm today for staff training.

We are very sorry for the inconvenience and look forward to being back to normal hours after King's Birthday (next week).

A massive ♥️ Thank You ♥️ to everyone for your support and understanding.

20/05/2026

Pink Ribbon Morning Tea is ready to go! All we need is a few people to help us eat, drink, donate and win prizes 😍🥳