Media Coverage
Recent National and International tourism media coverage for the West Coast:
October 2024
- Rare rainforest penguin at Lake Moeraki (Seven Sharp)
- West Coast Kebabs ‘what everyone’s after’ (The Press)
- West Coast Pie Challenge (TVNZ Breakfast)
- South Westland regenerative tourism project celebrates one year (Inside Tourism)
- A wellness escape in Lewis Pass (NewstalkZB)
- The hospitality beacon of Reefton (NewstalkZB)
- Food truck brings trick or treat to Haast (The Press)
- New Originair flights between Westport and Wellington aim to build business, tourism (RNZ)
- Glacier Country operators win West Coast awards (Tourism Ticker)
- Rare kōtuku’s only nesting site almost predator-free (The Press)
- Westport secures new air service for Wellington connection (Inside Tourism, Tourism Ticker, Stuff)
September 2024
- Best things to see and do on a West Coast road trip (NZHerald)
- Hokitika's whitebait pizza is never off the menu (The Press)
- Summit celebrates West Coast tourism (Inside Tourism)
- Apple maps glitch hurts businesses (Seven Sharp, The Press)
- Ngāti Waewae partners with West Coast Pie Co. for new eatery (Inside Tourism, Tourism Ticker)
- Strong showing by West Coast tourism businesses at business awards (Tourism Ticker)
- The ultimate 4-day road trip (NZ Today / RV Lifestyle Magazine)
- West Coast pie competition 'a bit of fun' for businesses during challenging year (The Press)
- The best pies - on the West Coast (RNZ)
- How to experience New Zealand's South Island in winter, even if skiing isn't your thing (Yahoo)