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The Cleine Line

The Cleine Line

Kia ora, and welcome to The Cleine Line. I’m Jamie Cleine — Former Mayor (2019-2025) of Buller District, a local born and bred, farmer, business person, and now a podcast host too.Now just to clear things up right from the start — this isn’t the official line, it’s the Cleine Line. It’s not a press release, it’s not a meeting minute, and it’s definitely not spin. This is just me, speaking directly to you, about what’s going on — around Buller, across local government, and sometimes even up in the

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14:08

When the Skies Go Quiet: Regional Fight for Flights

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2025/11/12

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.

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Whitebait: The Silver Season of the West Coast

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2025/10/23

Kia ora — Jamie Cleine explores whitebaiting on the West Coast: what whitebait are, the cultural importance for Māori and local communities, and personal memories from Buller families and elders.The episode examines environmental pressures, management and compliance efforts, and how community action and rules aim to protect the fishery so future generations can keep the tradition alive.

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11:08

Designing Growth: How the West Coast Is Defying Decline

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2025/10/01

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

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13:15

Local Votes, Big Impact: Why Your Ballot Matters in...

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2025/09/14

Kia ora — Jamie Cleine, Mayor of Buller, explores why local government and the upcoming local elections matter. He explains how councils shape daily life, the shared challenges of infrastructure, climate resilience and affordability, and the critical need for cooperation with central government.Jamie zooms in on the West Coast and Buller, highlighting the importance of unity across districts and the strategic role of the Port of Westport as a resilience and economic asset. He urges listeners to

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10:34

The Lost Lagoon Parkrun Story - Walk, Run, Connect

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2025/08/31

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.

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14:19

Buller Youth Festival: Growing Resilience on the Coast

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2025/08/18

Kia ora — Jamie Cleine, Mayor of Buller, hosts a candid episode about youth life on the West Coast, focusing on the inaugural Buller Youth Festival. The episode explores national youth policy, regional challenges, and the festival’s practical workshops and inspirational speakers who aim to build pride, resilience and future pathways for local rangatahi.Listeners hear stories from organisers, performers and young locals, learn about funding and community support, and are reminded that youth in

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"Forging Westport's Future: A Journey of Resilience...

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2025/08/03

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

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16:37

Unpacking the 2025 LGNZ Conference: Political Takes

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2025/07/20

In this episode of The Cleine Line, Mayor Jamie Cleine takes us through a detailed reflection on the 2025 Local Government New Zealand Conference held in Christchurch. Focusing on the significant outcomes and directional changes revealed at the conference, Jamie shares insights from key political figures including Simon Watts, David Seymour, and Chris Bishop. The episode delves into central government's expectations from local councils, upcoming legislative reforms, and the potential impact on local

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13:41

Local Water Done Well or Is It?

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2025/07/13

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

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10:30

Mining Denniston - A Just Transition

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2025/07/03

This episode discusses the importance of Bathurst Resources and their Stockton coal mine to the Buller economy and our community. This means utilising the coal resources available including the Denniston Plateau to ensure a decades long time period to plan and enable a just transition of the economy and the people of the Buller. Making a plan for when the coal runs out.This episode points out that stopping mining and developing new economic initiatives aren't mutually exclusive, they can and

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The Cleine Line - Trailer

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2025/07/01

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

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