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June 17, 2025

West Coast surges to second place in regional economic scoreboard

The West Coast has achieved its highest ranking in four years on ASB’s Regional Economic Scoreboard, surging into second place nationwide off the back of strong growth in construction, retail spending, and primary sector resilience.

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June 13, 2025

North Islanders flock to the West Coast, new data shows

The West Coast is becoming an increasingly popular destination for North Islanders, with new Census data revealing a growing number of people making the move south.

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June 6, 2025

We're Recruiting - Business Lending Analyst

An opportunity has arisen for a Business Lending Analyst to join the Development West Coast (DWC) finance team.

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June 6, 2025

We're Recruiting - Operations & Events Officer

We are ready to find our next events and administration all-star—could it be you?

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June 3, 2025

Big turnout for Coast Employment Expo

About 1200 students from secondary schools throughout the West Coast attended two West Coast Employment Expos held this week in Greymouth and Westport.

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June 3, 2025

Australian Visitors Invited to Experience Winter Differently

More Australian visitors will experience New Zealand's Central South Island thanks to a combined regional tourism campaign aimed at our neighbours across the ditch.

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