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Buller is bursting with summer energy, and locals and visitors alike have the chance to capture and celebrate its beauty through Promoting Buller’s Summer Snaps competition.

While much of New Zealand grapples with sluggish consumer spending and unsettled summer weather, the West Coast has had a bumper start to the summer.

The launch of Originair’s new air service connecting Westport and Wellington is a significant step for Buller and the wider West Coast.

Development West Coast (DWC) recently facilitated a three day environmental education experience for students of Westland High School’s international student programme.

Development West Coast (DWC), the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ), and Buller High School recently collaborated to host a Mining Information Session.

The West Coast economy remains in the thick of it, with tough operating conditions according to Infometrics’ latest economic update.

Father and son duo recently unearthed a 40-gram gold nugget while prospecting on the West Coast.

The West Coast recently hosted a mega familiarisation tour (famil), giving international travel agents hands-on experience to help them better promote the region to clients around the world.

Fifty years of tourism innovation, growth and dogged hard work are being celebrated at Fox Glacier Guiding on the untamed natural wilderness of the New Zealand South Island’s West Coast.

The Ōkārito Native Plants Trust Board marked a milestone this week, holding its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) and celebrating the successful first year of the Ōkārito Plant Project.

The West Coast Mayors, Chairs, and Iwi (MCI) group met in Hokitika to discuss the recently announced Regional Deals Strategic Framework by Hon Simeon Brown, Minister of Local Government.

Development West Coast (DWC) celebrated success at the Economic Development New Zealand (EDNZ) Awards, held last night in Dunedin, taking home the 'Best Practice for Sector and Cluster Development Award' for Te Tai Poutini Nature Economy Project.