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Aug. 23, 2022

Development West Coast releases 2022 annual report

Development West Coast has released its annual report for the year ended 31 March 2022. The report highlights a year of extremes: economic disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic and severe weather events; as well as record investment and support for the West Coast business community.

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Aug. 18, 2022

West Coast economy grows by $96m over the year to June 2022

Newly released data from economic consultancy Infometrics shows the West Coast is leading the country in economic growth. GDP in the region increased by 4.2% over the year to June 2022 – well above the national rate of 0.9%.

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July 19, 2022

South Westland Jobs For Nature Future Discussed

A hui was held at the Fox Glacier Community Centre on 12 July to workshop the future of Jobs For Nature (J4N) in South Westland.

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July 13, 2022

Business partnership opportunity

Development West Coast is seeking businesses to partner with to help bring West Coast tertiary students back to the region during academic breaks and at the completion of their studies.

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July 13, 2022

Getting to know Development West Coast

Community Comment by Development West Coast Chair Renee Rooney.

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July 7, 2022

West Coast Perceptions Workshop

Understanding how New Zealanders see our region and opportunities for growth.

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