Tourism mission targets Chinese growth for West Coast
Development West Coast (DWC) chief executive Heath Milne has returned from a multi-city tourism trade mission to China and Hong Kong, promoting the region as part of the South Island Kia Ora South delegation.
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Long-Serving DWC Chair Renee Rooney not seeking re-election
DWC Chair Renee Rooney has announced she will not seek re-election in the 2025 Local Body Elections.
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New campaign turns up the heat on West Coast winter travel
Development West Coast (DWC) has launched a cheeky new campaign to attract off-peak visitors by positioning winter on the Coast as something to embrace — not escape.
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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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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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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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