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)