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March 31, 2023

Supporting local growth

Upskill West Coast works with Liddell Contracting.

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March 28, 2023

Updated TECNZ International Arrival Forecasts 23-25

TECNZ has updated its international arrival forecasts with some new assumptions. We hope you find them useful.

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March 28, 2023

International market update from Tourism New Zealand - 15 March 2023

Tourism New Zealand share Tourism New Zealand’s plan for the China market as borders reopen, and activity to support off-peak travel in Australia and Asia.

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March 20, 2023

International students embrace the West Coast

Being an international student can be a life-changing experience. It offers an opportunity to explore a different country, culture, and language. For Marlene, Johanna and Julia, the decision to become international students brought them from Germany to Westland High School in Hokitika.

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March 10, 2023

Air New Zealand puts on flavourful flight from Wellington to Wildfoods Festival

Air New Zealand’s Grabaseat will wing 68 hungry festival foodies on a special chartered flight to the 34th Annual Wildfoods Festival in Hokitika this weekend.

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March 6, 2023

The small region attracting young families back

More and more young families are returning to the West Coast, drawn back by the region's lifestyle, affordable housing, and business opportunities.

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