West Coast leads NZ in GDP growth for December quarter
The West Coast economy grew 1.1% over the year to December 2023, outpacing the national average of 0.7%.
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Reefton's population nearly triples with motorhome rally
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.
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Bumper January for the Coast
Visitor spending on the West Coast in January was 10.3% higher than in January 2023, outperforming the national rate of 6.8%.
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DWC Roadshow and Networking Events
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
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Free Community Governance Workshops
Development West Coast is bringing community governance training to the West Coast.
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West Coast Mayors, Chairs and Iwi ministerial briefing to new government
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.
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