Westland District

This article is about the current territorial authority. For the former county/province, see Westland County.

Westland District
Territorial authority district
Gillespie Beach, Westland
Westland district in the South Island
Coordinates: 43°30′S 170°00′E / 43.5°S 170°E / -43.5; 170
CountryNew Zealand
RegionWest Coast
Wards
SeatHokitika
Government
 • MayorHelen Lash
 • Territorial authorityWestland District Council
Area
 • Total
11,827.85 km2 (4,566.76 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2025)
 • Total
9,430
 • Density0.797/km2 (2.06/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode(s)
Map of postcodes
Area code03
Websitewww.westlanddc.govt.nz

Westland District is a territorial authority district on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. It is administered by the Westland District Council. The district's population is 9,430 (June 2025).

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