The Cleine Line

Kia ora, welcome to a special Anzac edition of The Cleine Line. This episode sets aside politics to reflect on sacrifice and service — from Gallipoli to recent peacekeeping and humanitarian missions — and reflects on personal stories, like Private Hartley Palmer’s, that reveal the human cost of conflict. We honour those who served and the families who waited at home, reminding listeners that peace requires vigilance and is defended by ordinary people answered to extraordinary calls. To all who have served and their families: thank you. We will remember them.

Kia ora — Jamie Cleine explores how disappearing airline routes affect communities like Buller, tracing Westport’s aviation history and the real-life impacts on healthcare, tourism, jobs and local confidence. The episode looks at the commercial pressures facing regional carriers, new government support measures, and what communities can do to keep vital connections open so the coast can thrive.

Kia ora — Jamie Cleine, Mayor of Buller, explores why official projections paint the West Coast as declining while recent data shows modest population growth driven by international migration and lifestyle relocations. The episode explains that projections are conditional scenarios, not certainties, and outlines practical strategies to make growth stick: targeted attraction of workers, multi-year job pipelines and training, better housing and services, and new ways to reinvest resource revenues into lasting community infrastructure.

Kia ora — welcome to The Cleine Line with Jamie Cleine, Mayor of Buller. In this episode Jamie explores the rise of Parkrun and how the global movement has taken root in Westport with the new Lost Lagoon Parkrun. We hear from local organisers, volunteers and visiting runners about the event's inclusive, community and mental-health benefits, plus partnerships like Speed Freaks. Join the Lost Lagoon Parkrun Saturdays at 8am — free, friendly and for everyone.

In this episode of The Cleine Line, Mayor Jamie Cleine explores the groundbreaking Westport master plan, "Cutting Our Own Track." This community-led initiative looks beyond traditional approaches, aiming not just to mitigate natural hazards but to shape the social and economic landscape of Westport. Join us as we discuss the challenges of climate and geological risks, the strategic interventions of the Resilient Westport Work Programme, and the pivotal role of community input in securing a vibrant future. Discover how Westport is embracing resilience by fostering sustainable growth and preparing for the challenges ahead.

In this episode of The Cleine Line, Jamie Cleine discusses the new Local Water Done Well reforms that mandate councils to develop a Water Services Delivery Plan. He explains the implications of these reforms for local councils, particularly in Buller, and the decision to form a multi-council Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) to manage water services. The conversation delves into the complexities of water management, the necessity for investment, and the potential future of water services in the region.

The Cleine Line is hosted by Buller Mayor - Jamie Cleine and is a place for honest conversations about local government, life on the Coast, and everything in between. This isn’t the official council line — it’s a personal take on what’s happening in our communities, around the council table, and sometimes from the halls of Parliament too. Each episode, I’ll share what I’ve been up to, what I’m hearing on the ground, and what I think it means for Buller. We’ll talk about local challenges and opportunities — from infrastructure to climate, housing to health — but also the people and stories that make our district such a unique and diverse place to live. New episodes dropping soon — short, sharp, and grounded in real local leadership. If there’s a topic you want covered on The Cleine Line, a question you’d like answered, or someone in the community we should hear from — flick me an email at jamie@thecleineline.com.