Greymouth Star

25/09/2025

In today's Star:
Voting returns up, and

Shantytown Heritage Park is fighting for its life following five challenging years.

24/09/2025

In today's Star:
Council mum on social media outburst, and

A radical change to planning on the West Coast via a combined district plan today got the green light.

23/09/2025

In today's Star:
Alarm over new natural hazard zones, and

Bibliophiles rejoice, the book-lovers event of the year in Greymouth opens tomorrow.

20/09/2025

⚠️ Severe Weather Safety Advice – Please Read & Share ⚠️
Strong winds and heavy rain are forecast for the West Coast. Whether you’re at home or out exploring, take a few minutes to review these safety tips to help keep yourself and others safe.

🛡️ General Safety Advice:
• Secure loose items around your property
• Prepare for power outages
• Avoid flood-prone areas and postpone travel if possible, especially over alpine passes
• Stay off beaches and delay boating during peak swell

⛺ For Travellers & Campers (Saturday Night – Sunday Morning):
• Don’t park or camp near river mouths, beaches, or under trees
• Make sure you’re in a secure, weather-safe spot overnight
• Keep a torch, power bank, and emergency supplies handy
• Tell someone your plans and check in when safe

📲 Stay Informed. Stay Safe.
🔗 MetService: www.metservice.com/warnings/home

🔗 Road Conditions: www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/highway-conditions

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20/09/2025

19/09/2025

In today's Star:
West Coast rugby reeling, and

Gold prices at almost $6200 an ounce are the highest they have been for years and a veteran West Coast goldminer predicts they may soon top $10,000.

18/09/2025

In today's Star:
Significant damage to historic Westport café, and

17/09/2025

In today's Star:
Rescued penguins find new home in Franz, and

Work will begin next week on a new million-dollar classroom block at the front gate of Greymouth High School.

16/09/2025

In today's Star:
Ex Gloriavale member's lawsuit fails, and

Greymouth High School yesterday won the top prize at the West Coast regional kapa haka competition, Te Hui Ahurei o Nga Kura o Te Tai Poutini, doubling down on last year’s win.

15/09/2025

In today's Star:
Shed roof blown on to radio station, and

Concepts for the interior of the new Greymouth Library have been released. PICTURE: Grey District Council

11/09/2025

In today's Star:
Donated artwork resurfaces for Pike River exhibition, and

About $24 million in accrued holiday pay owed to West Coast health workers for Holidays Act “compliance issues” stretching back five years is still awaited.

10/09/2025

In today's Star:
Rates comparisons across the Coast, and

The Grey District Council has publicly admitted “additional funding” will be required to finish the new Greymouth library.