Training environmental leaders on the West Coast
Whenua Iti Outdoors’ recent Kaitiaki Leadership programme provided a unique opportunity for 11 students (aged 16 to 18) to develop essential leadership skills through nature connection and stewardship on the West Coast.
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Ngāti Waewae partners with West Coast Pie Co. for new eatery
Ngāti Waewae announce a new partnership with Emily Lucas and The West Coast Pie Company for the upcoming launch of 'The Paparoa’, an eatery set within the new Punangairi Visitor Centre in Punakaiki.
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Call for Coast businesses offering work experience for local students
Development West Coast (DWC) is looking to connect West Coast tertiary students studying outside the region with work experience on the Coast during their academic breaks.
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Upskill winds down
Upskill West Coast, an initiative aimed at addressing skill shortages across the region, has come to a close after four years of successful operation.
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Finalists for Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards revealed
Brewers, contractors, and adventure tourism operators are among the businesses named as finalists for the 2024 Development West Coast (DWC) Leading Light Business Excellence Awards.
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Summit celebrates West Coast tourism
The 2024 Manaakitanga Ki Te Tai Poutini – West Coast Tourism Summit was held at Shantytown, drawing close to 200 attendees from across the region to promote, connect and celebrate West Coast tourism.
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West Coast tourism mission to Australia a hit
Development West Coast recently led a delegation of West Coast tourism operators on a sales mission to Australia. to showcase the region.
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DWC appoints new Destination and Tourism Manager
Development West Coast (DWC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Aitken as the new Destination and Tourism Manager, commencing 23 September.
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DWC 2024 Annual Report Released
Development West Coast (DWC) has released its annual report for the year ended 31 March 2024, highlighting significant achievements and record investment in West Coast enterprises amid economic volatility and political change.
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Mining and tourism sectors drive job growth despite economic challenges
The latest economic report from Infometrics shows the mining and tourism sectors drive job growth on the West Coast despite economic challenges.
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West Coast students gain hands-on conservation experience
Development West Coast’s (DWC) Nature Economy Project recently coordinated a four-day educational programme for Tai Poutini Polytechnic (TPP) Outdoor Education students in South Westland.
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DWC Tertiary Scholarships now open
Applications for Development West Coast’s (DWC) Tertiary Scholarships are now open.
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