Entries open for Leading Light Awards
Entries are now open for the 2024 Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards.
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Volunteers plant trees alongside Kawatiri Coastal Trail
A forest is being born alongside the Kawatiri Coastal Trail thanks to a massive volunteer effort that is being supported by generous funders.
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DWC scoops awards for promoting the region
Development West Coast (DWC) took home one Gold and four Silver Awards at the 2024 Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) Awards held in Auckland on Wednesday evening.
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Return of kākāriki highlights West Coast’s predator control success
South Westland has seen a resurgence in birdlife, with increased sightings of the kākāriki (yellow-crowned parakeet) underscoring the success of local conservation work.
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Students Champion Penguin Conservation Efforts
Close ties between the West Coast Penguin Trust and Westland High School are bringing benefits for penguins and students.
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Governance training on the West Coast
Over the past three months DWC has hosted seven community governance workshops across the region from Karamea to Franz Josef.
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