Buller District

Buller District
Territorial authority district
View of Westport, the district's capital
View of Westport, the district's capital
Coordinates: 41°48′47″S 171°47′35″E / 41.813°S 171.793°E / -41.813; 171.793
CountryNew Zealand
RegionWest Coast Region
Wards
  • Seddon
  • Westport
  • Inangahua
SeatWestport
Government
 • MayorJamie Cleine (Buller District Council)
 • Deputy MayorSharon Roche
 • Territorial authorityBuller District Council
Area
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 • Total7,943.35 km2 (3,066.94 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2023)[2]
 • Total9,670
 • Density1.2/km2 (3.2/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode(s)
Map of postcodes
Area code03
Websitebullerdc.govt.nz Edit this at Wikidata

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'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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  2. ^ "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (urban areas)