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July 22, 2025

West Coast on show in India

The West Coast was recently showcased to hundreds of Indian travel agents during a major tourism sales mission designed to raise the region’s profile and grow visitor numbers from one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing markets.

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July 18, 2025

Northern West Coast wows travel agents

The northern West Coast has left a lasting impression on nine inbound tour operators (IBOs) who took part in a Development West Coast (DWC) famil last month designed to boost tourism in the Buller district.

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July 15, 2025

West Coast distillery outshines rap legends

A boutique distillery from the small West Coast town of Reefton has just outshone some of the biggest names in the global spirits world — including rap royalty Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre — at one of the industry’s most prestigious competitions.

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July 15, 2025

DWC tertiary scholarships opening soon

Development West Coast (DWC) is excited to announce that applications for the annual DWC Tertiary Scholarships will officially open on Monday, 4 August 2025.

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July 14, 2025

We're Recruiting - Business Growth and Innovation Advisor (Fixed Term)

An opportunity has arisen for a Business Growth and Innovation Advisor to join the Development West Coast (DWC) economic development team.

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July 8, 2025

New Whio duck population discovered in Paparoa Ranges

An innovative conservation partnership on the West Coast is delivering wins for wildlife, local communities and the economy — with the discovery of a previously unknown population of endangered whio (blue duck) among its exciting outcomes.

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