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Sept. 10, 2024

Finalists for Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards revealed

Brewers, contractors, and adventure tourism operators are among the businesses named as finalists for the 2024 Development West Coast (DWC) Leading Light Business Excellence Awards.

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Sept. 8, 2024

Summit celebrates West Coast tourism

The 2024 Manaakitanga Ki Te Tai Poutini – West Coast Tourism Summit was held at Shantytown, drawing close to 200 attendees from across the region to promote, connect and celebrate West Coast tourism.

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Aug. 30, 2024

West Coast tourism mission to Australia a hit

Development West Coast recently led a delegation of West Coast tourism operators on a sales mission to Australia. to showcase the region.

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Aug. 29, 2024

DWC appoints new Destination and Tourism Manager

Development West Coast (DWC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Aitken as the new Destination and Tourism Manager, commencing 23 September.

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Aug. 27, 2024

DWC 2024 Annual Report Released

Development West Coast (DWC) has released its annual report for the year ended 31 March 2024, highlighting significant achievements and record investment in West Coast enterprises amid economic volatility and political change.

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Aug. 22, 2024

Mining and tourism sectors drive job growth despite economic challenges

The latest economic report from Infometrics shows the mining and tourism sectors drive job growth on the West Coast despite economic challenges.

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