Events

Upcoming West Coast events.

June 17, 2025
Online
Free

Lunch n Learn Series: TikTok 101 presented by Sophie Piearcy

Think TikTok is just for teenagers? Think again. In this practical session, you’ll learn why TikTok is one of the fastest-growing and most powerful marketing platforms—no matter your audience.

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June 18, 2025
Buller District
Free

Westport Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 18 June

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 18 June.

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June 24, 2025
Hokitika
Free

Business Capability Series - Leadership Training (Hokitika)

Join us for an interactive leadership training session led by Tania Jones, Director of Productive People.

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June 25, 2025
Hokitika
Free

Hokitika Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 25 June

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Hokitika on 25 June.

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June 26, 2025
Westport
Free

Business Capability Series - Leadership Training (Westport)

Join us for an interactive leadership training session led by Tania Jones, Director of Productive People.

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July 2, 2025
Reefton
Free

Reefton Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 2 July

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Reefton on 2 July.

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July 9, 2025
Grey District
Free

Greymouth Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 9 July

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Greymouth on 9 July.

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July 21, 2025
Grey District
Stage 3 - $600.00

Workplace Health and Safety - Greymouth

A 3-stage training series for West Coast business leaders, health and safety reps and managers

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July 24, 2025
Karamea
Free

Karamea Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 24 July

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Karamea on 24 July.

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July 30, 2025
Free

South Westland Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 30 & 31 July

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in South Westland on 30 & 31 July.

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Sept. 10, 2025

Central South Island Product Showcase - Auckland 2025

Development West Coast is delighted to invite you to participate in the 2025 Central South Island Product Showcase.

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Sept. 19, 2025
Grey District
Oct. 4, 2025
Haast

Haast Whitebait Festival 2025

Haast Whitebait Festival 2025

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Oct. 25, 2025

Westport Whitebait Festival

A taste bud temptation not to be missed!

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Oct. 25, 2025

Greymouth Street Race

Labour Weekend brings the 36th running of the Greymouth Motorcycle Street Race, proudly sponsored by Mitre 10 Mega Greymouth.

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Nov. 15, 2025

Ride the Wilderness

Ride the Wilderness is a Mountain Bike Ride on the West Coast Wilderness Trail on Saturday 15th November 2025.

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Nov. 23, 2025
Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers & Glacier Country
Jan. 1, 2026
Grey District

Agfest 2026

AgFest recognises the importance of the agricultural sector on the West Coast.

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Jan. 10, 2026
Kumara

Kumara Gold Nuggets 2026

Join us for our iconic race day, the Kumara Gold Nuggets

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Jan. 31, 2026
Grey District

Gold Trail Mountain Bike Ride

40km Mountain Bike Ride- Shantytown to Moana

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Feb. 13, 2026
Kumara

Kathmandu Coast to Coast 2026

The Coast to Coast has become almost a rite of passage for multisport athletes from around the world with over 20,000 people having completed the event in the 40+ years to date.

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Feb. 19, 2026
Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers & Glacier Country

True West Adventure Race 2026

True West is an adventure challenge in some of New Zealand’s most remote and wild terrain.

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Feb. 28, 2026
Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers & Glacier Country

South Westland A&P Show 2026

South Westland A&P Show held annually at the Whataroa Domain.

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March 14, 2026

Wildfoods Festival

Hokitika’s Wildfoods Festival is a celebration of the West Coast’s unique wild food and lifestyle, with premiere entertainment .

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May 2, 2026
Moana

Around Brunner Cycle Ride 2026

Around Brunner Cycle Ride - Saturday 2nd May 2026

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