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Keep up to date with the latest business news for the West Coast of New Zealand.

June 13, 2025

North Islanders flock to the West Coast, new data shows

The West Coast is becoming an increasingly popular destination for North Islanders, with new Census data revealing a growing number of people making the move south.

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June 6, 2025

We're Recruiting - Business Lending Analyst

An opportunity has arisen for a Business Lending Analyst to join the Development West Coast (DWC) finance team.

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June 6, 2025

We're Recruiting - Operations & Events Officer

We are ready to find our next events and administration all-star—could it be you?

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June 3, 2025

Australian Visitors Invited to Experience Winter Differently

More Australian visitors will experience New Zealand's Central South Island thanks to a combined regional tourism campaign aimed at our neighbours across the ditch.

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June 3, 2025

Big turnout for Coast Employment Expo

About 1200 students from secondary schools throughout the West Coast attended two West Coast Employment Expos held this week in Greymouth and Westport.

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May 30, 2025

Helping Coasters stay warm

Around 1,000 homes across the West Coast have been insulated and heated through the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme, thanks to support from Development West Coast (DWC).

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May 30, 2025

West Coast Events Get Funding Boost

Several iconic West Coast events will receive a welcome boost via Development West Coast (DWC) thanks to the Government’s Regional Events Promotion Fund.

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May 29, 2025

West Coast stories shine on national stage

Development West Coast (DWC) has been recognised with three Silver Awards at the 2025 Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) Awards, held in Auckland on Wednesday evening.

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May 23, 2025

Chinese travel agents explore West Coast

A group of leading Chinese travel wholesalers recently explored the West Coast as part of a familiarisation (famil) trip organised by Development West Coast (DWC).

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May 21, 2025

March 2025 economic update

Economic data highlights importance of diversification and resilience.

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May 16, 2025

International travel agents get taste of West Coast hospitality

More than 40 international travel agents recently toured the West Coast as part of a series of familiarisation (famil) trips organised by Development West Coast (DWC).

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May 13, 2025

Leading economist on the Coast

40 people gathered for a business breakfast at Paroa Hotel to hear one of New Zealand’s most prominent economic commentators, Brad Olsen, speak on the country’s economic outlook and what it means for the West Coast.

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