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June 1, 2023

New West Coast travel packages added to TranzAlpine

New rail-based tourism packages will encourage people to get out and explore the West Coast.

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June 1, 2023

International travel agents hosted on the Coast

Development West Coast hosts 120 travel agents on famils, showcasing the region.

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May 29, 2023

DWC wins two awards

Development West Coast took home two Silver Awards at the 2023 Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) Awards held on Friday in Auckland.

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May 25, 2023

Embracing Winter on the Coast: DWC unveils new website and winter campaign

Development West Coast (DWC) launches a new consumer-focused tourism website, and kicks off a winter campaign - "There's worse places to be this winter."

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May 16, 2023

Coasters offer many ideas for improvement

West Coasters want improved access to health, support, events, community spaces, a whanau-centred approach and better preparedness for emergencies.

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May 15, 2023

West Coast Entrepreneurs Shine at Co.Starters Graduation Night in Hokitika

Business pitches, product sampling and collaboration marked the recent celebration night in Hokitika for the participants of Development West Coast’s Co.Starters programme.

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