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April 17, 2024

Gold price and antimony boost for Coast

The price of gold crosses $4,000 an ounce for the first, and it is speculated a small West Coast town could hold 5 percent of world's supply of a critical mineral essential for green technology.

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April 17, 2024

West Coast tourism operators engage key partners in Auckland

Last week Development West Coast (DWC) led a mission to Auckland, meeting key tourism partners to help promote the region.

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April 4, 2024

Coast couple launch new book

The owners of the Two Brown Dogs and a Cat boarding kennel at Kaiata have published a new book – ‘It’s not the dog we’re training.’

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March 24, 2024

West Coast students explore nature-based career opportunities

Students from Westland High, South Westland Area School, Papa Taiao Earth Care, and Te Hono O Nga Waka and John Paul II gathered at Wadeson Island Hokitika for an immersive event aimed at exploring nature-based careers.

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March 18, 2024

Paroa School on the hunt for a new principal

Paroa School has launched possibly the cutest recruitment campaign ever to attract a new principal.

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March 12, 2024

Scholarship recipients in same class

Three Development West Coast (DWC) tertiary scholarship recipients have found themselves sharing a classroom at Lincoln University.

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