Buller District

Buller District is one of 53 districts of New Zealand, and is within the West Coast Region. It covers Westport, Karamea, Reefton and Inangahua Junction.

Buller District
View of Westport, the district's capital
Coordinates: 41°48′47″S 171°47′35″E
CountryNew Zealand
RegionWest Coast Region
Wards
  • Seddon
  • Westport
  • Inangahua
SeatWestport
Government
  MayorJamie Cleine (Buller District Council)
  Deputy MayorSharon Roche
  Territorial authorityBuller District Council
Area
  Total7,943.35 km2 (3,066.94 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2023)
  Total9,670
  Density1.2/km2 (3.2/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
  Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode(s)
Area code03
Websitebullerdc.govt.nz

Buller District's overall land area is 7,943.35 km2 (3,066.94 sq mi). The district is administered by the Buller District Council with the seat in Westport, in which 45% of the district's population live.

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