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Jan. 20, 2025

Summer Snaps competition showcasing Buller’s beauty

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.

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Jan. 14, 2025

West Coast shines with bumper summer season

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.

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Jan. 3, 2025

Welcoming Originair to Westport

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

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Dec. 13, 2024

Westland High School International Student Programme visits South Westland

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

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Dec. 3, 2024

Mining information session sparks interest in West Coast opportunities

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.

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Nov. 22, 2024

Coast gains jobs and visitors

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

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