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Nov. 3, 2024

40-Gram gold nugget found on the West Coast

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

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Oct. 31, 2024

West Coast wows international travel agents

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.

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Oct. 28, 2024

50 year legacy of glacier adventures celebrated by Fox Glacier Guiding

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.

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Oct. 25, 2024

Ōkārito Plant Project celebrates one year

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.

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Oct. 24, 2024

DWC's Nature Economy Project scoops national award

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.

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Oct. 24, 2024

West Coast Mayors, Chairs, and Iwi explore Regional Deal opportunities

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.

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