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June 1, 2024

We're recruiting - Destination and Tourism Manager

DWC is looking for a Destination and Tourism Manager to join its team.

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May 31, 2024

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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May 30, 2024

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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May 29, 2024

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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May 27, 2024

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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May 27, 2024

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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