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Last week Development West Coast (DWC) led a mission to Auckland, meeting key tourism partners to help promote the region.

Development West Coast is calling on local businesses to provide feedback on how the organisation can better serve the needs of the region.

Students from Westland High, South Westland Area School, Papa Taiao Earth Care, and Te Hono O Nga Waka and John Paul II gathered at Wadeson Island Hokitika for an immersive event aimed at exploring nature-based careers.

Three Development West Coast (DWC) tertiary scholarship recipients have found themselves sharing a classroom at Lincoln University.

The West Coast economy grew 1.1% over the year to December 2023, outpacing the national average of 0.7%.

Over the weekend, Reefton played host to the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association's (NZMCA) National Motorhome Rally, drawing approximately 1,500 attendees in 800 motorhomes and caravans.

Regional leaders from West Coast Councils, Iwi and Development West Coast have prepared a ministerial briefing document for the new government outlining several key areas to support the West Coast’s future economic growth.

Get ready for the DWC Roadshow, coming to a location near you.  From Karamea to Franz Josef, this Roadshow is designed to inform you about DWC’s range of services and activities

Visitor spending on the West Coast in January was 10.3% higher than in January 2023, outperforming the national rate of 6.8%.

Development West Coast is bringing community governance training to the West Coast.

An effort to preserve native wildlife and habitats on the West Coast has received a significant boost through a collaboration between the Motukiekie Wilderness Trust, Paparoa Wildlife Trust and the Rainy Creek Ecological Restoration Trust.

An internship with Greymouth business Quality Machining has provided DWC scholarship recipient Clark Fountain first-hand experience of West Coast ingenuity.