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Sept. 24, 2024

Business awards guest speaker announced

Sacha Coburn is confirmed as the guest speaker for the 2024 Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards.

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Sept. 20, 2024

Upskill winds down

Upskill West Coast, an initiative aimed at addressing skill shortages across the region, has come to a close after four years of successful operation.

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Sept. 20, 2024

Training environmental leaders on the West Coast

Whenua Iti Outdoors’ recent Kaitiaki Leadership programme provided a unique opportunity for 11 students (aged 16 to 18) to develop essential leadership skills through nature connection and stewardship on the West Coast.

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Sept. 20, 2024

Ngāti Waewae partners with West Coast Pie Co. for new eatery

Ngāti Waewae announce a new partnership with Emily Lucas and The West Coast Pie Company for the upcoming launch of 'The Paparoa’, an eatery set within the new Punangairi Visitor Centre in Punakaiki.

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Sept. 20, 2024

Call for Coast businesses offering work experience for local students

Development West Coast (DWC) is looking to connect West Coast tertiary students studying outside the region with work experience on the Coast during their academic breaks.

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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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