Development West Coast

Development West Coast (DWC), in association with industry stakeholders, is set to host the fourth annual Manaakitanga ki te Tai Poutini Hui | West Coast Tourism Summit on Wednesday 3 September at Shantytown in Greymouth.

Development West Coast (DWC) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Tertiary Scholarships.

A group of eight travel agents were left buzzing after a five-day famil that showcased the West Coast as more than just a stopover – but a destination in its own right.

A business-led initiative in South Westland is celebrating two years of grassroots conservation action, demonstrating how tourism operators can play a hands-on role in restoring the natural environment they rely on.

While much of the country is grappling with job losses, the West Coast is bucking the national trend, with job growth and growing momentum across key sectors like mining, construction, and dairy.

The West Coast was recently showcased to hundreds of Indian travel agents during a major tourism sales mission designed to raise the region’s profile and grow visitor numbers from one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing markets.