

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.
Work with central government and volunteers to improve, maintain and promote Buller cycle trails.
Challenge central government to pay their fair share for infrastructure costs to rates-exempt or reduced organisations and landowners.
Support the development and sustainment of maritime, air and land entries and exits to and from Buller.
Ensure the viability of the airport and port.
Encourage local volunteers to continue developing walking and cycling tracks within the Buller area by reducing compliance costs.
Work with central government to continue advocating for the SPR status of the Karamea road.
Support the continuation of the local airport.
Promote the use of the Total Mobility Scheme for subsidised taxi use in Buller.
Continue the development of user-friendly walking and cycling routes.
Maintain and, if possible, extend the airlink between Westport and Wellington.
Work with central government and volunteers to improve, maintain and promote Buller cycle trails.
Challenge central government to pay their fair share for infrastructure costs to rates-exempt or reduced organisations and landowners.
Support the development and sustainment of maritime, air and land entries and exits to and from Buller.
Ensure the viability of the airport and port.
Encourage local volunteers to continue developing walking and cycling tracks within the Buller area by reducing compliance costs.
Work with central government to continue advocating for the SPR status of the Karamea road.
Support the continuation of the local airport.
Promote the use of the Total Mobility Scheme for subsidised taxi use in Buller.
Continue the development of user-friendly walking and cycling routes.
Maintain and, if possible, extend the airlink between Westport and Wellington.
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