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Development West Coast (DWC) experienced a cyber incident on 20 September 2025, which resulted in unauthorised access to some data on its system.

Stats NZ projects decline for the West Coast, but local growth trends tell a different story.

Reefton has long been known as the “Town of Light” for being the first in the Southern Hemisphere to have a public supply of electricity. Today, it is once again shining bright, with a wave of new entrepreneurs, a supportive community, and a mining boom set to bring hundreds of jobs and fresh investment into the town.

Waiuta has been singled out as a must-see destination by Lonely Planet’s Oceania Editor, Jessica Lockhart.

A full house of more than 80 people packed into Franz Josef’s Alpine Theatre at a recent evening of “Ted-type Talks” exploring the future of South Westland.

A new wave of leaders has been equipped with the tools to take on governance roles across Te Tai o Poutini, with the graduation of Pōkeka Poutini Ngāi Tahu’s Governance Programme.

A new network of Department of Conservation tracks, showcasing recent mining heritage, will open on the West Coast tomorrow, in time for the school holidays.

A joint effort to build new accommodation in Buller using local labour, local procurement and local businesses has been warmly welcomed by Regional Development Minister Shane Jones.

Seventeen West Coast tourism operators showcased the region to inbound tour companies and travel agents in Auckland last week, taking part in two major events that generated strong interest in the region.

Development West Coast (DWC) has launched a new spring marketing campaign designed to inspire more people to experience the region.

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.

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