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Three West Coast organisations have been recognised among the country’s best, named finalists in the 2025 New Zealand Tourism Awards.

More than 200 tourism operators, industry leaders, and community members gathered at Shantytown on Wednesday for the fourth annual Manaakitanga ki te Tai Poutini Hui | West Coast Tourism Summit.

DWC Annual Report highlights major investment in regional growth.

Development West Coast (DWC) teamed up with Kawatiri Health last week to film a quirky new recruitment video in a bid to attract another full-time dentist to Westport.

Promoting Buller Inc has wrapped up a highly successful Winter Snaps campaign, celebrating the beauty of the Buller in winter through the eyes (and lenses) of its community.

The West Coast economy grew 0.6% during the June quarter, according to Infometrics, offering a sign of stabilisation following a challenging year in which overall economic activity eased 0.9%.

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.

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.

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.

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.