Tourism industry

Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) has announced their new campaign, "Everyone Must Go," designed to drive short-term holiday arrivals from Australia this autumn and support the growth of our tourism sector.

While much of New Zealand grapples with sluggish consumer spending and unsettled summer weather, the West Coast has had a bumper start to the summer.

Gold Awaits! – Reefton Distilling Co.’s Moonlight Creek achieves Gold at the World Whiskies Awards 2025 (Rest of World)

The launch of Originair’s new air service connecting Westport and Wellington is a significant step for Buller and the wider West Coast.

Development West Coast (DWC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Aitken as the new Destination and Tourism Manager, commencing 23 September.

Development West Coast invites you to join the Tourism Team for the first tourism operator quarterly update of 2025. This virtual update is designed to keep you informed about the latest developments and trends in our region.

Development West Coast is seeking interest from trade ready operators based in Grey and Buller districts to participate in a Top of The South (TOTS) Australia Roadshow in July 2025.

Taylor Tian will host Auckland based Chinese IBO's on behalf of Development West Coast and West Coast operators to celebrate the Chinese New Year season.