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

Nov. 28, 2023

Pathways Leadership Hui

Successful Pathways Leadership Hui brings together industry and education leaders in Greymouth.

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Nov. 22, 2023

Entrepreneurs shine at CO.STARTERS graduation

The recent Celebration Night in Greymouth marked the successful conclusion of Development West Coast’s CO.STARTERS business startup and development programme.

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Nov. 21, 2023

Auckland ITO Sales Calls – April 2024

Development West Coast will be in Auckland conducting sales calls with inbound tourism operators (ITOs) in April 2024. We are seeking interest from West Coast tourism businesses that wish to promote their products to a highly focused trade and incentive clientele.

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Nov. 21, 2023

Chinese ITO New Year Event 2024

Development West Coast is delighted to invite you to participate in a Chinese New Year event in Auckland on Thursday, 8 February 2024. We are seeking interest from businesses that want to work with Chinese Inbound Tourism Operators (ITOs).

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Nov. 17, 2023

DWC invests $3m in Westland Mineral Sands

Minerals, ports and logistics company WMS Group is proud to be strengthening ties with the West Coast community by partnering with Development West Coast.

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Nov. 17, 2023

Ōparara Basin waharoa unveiled

A waharoa (gateway) marking the entry to a viewpoint of the Ōparara Basin north of Karamea was unveiled yesterday signalling the completion of a major upgrade to visitor facilities.

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Nov. 16, 2023

West Coast economy grows by $41 million

Economic activity in the West Coast region increased by $41m to $2,432m over the year to September 2023.

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Nov. 15, 2023

Rangatahi Day Out - Nature Economy Pathways a Hit

West Coast students explored nature-based career opportunities at Dixon Park in Greymouth at an immersive event that was well received by rangatahi and community leaders.

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Nov. 9, 2023

West Coast summer campaign underway

Development West Coast's summer campaign is focused on driving awareness for the Coast as a visitor destination.

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Nov. 9, 2023

Monumental Ancestor: Wētā Workshop Unveils New Zealand's Largest Masterpiece

Descendants of the Poutini Ngāi Tahu Warrior Chief, Tūhuru, have travelled to Wētā Workshop in Wellington to bless the first-ever hyper-realistic representation of their ancestor, as part of the eagerly awaited tourism experience, the Pounamu Pathway.

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Nov. 8, 2023

Graduates of DWC leadership course ready to apply new skills

The 2023 West Coast Leadership Programme wrapped up in Hokitika with nineteen new graduates from a range of West Coast industries and sectors.

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Nov. 6, 2023

Upskill West Coast takes home EDNZ Award

Development West Coast took home the award for ‘Best practice for Collaboration’ at the recent Economic Development New Zealand Awards for the Upskill West Coast project.

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