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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%.

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.

Community Comment by Development West Coast Chair Renee Rooney.

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.

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

New Zealand's "Wikipedian at Large" is back at work on the West Coast, working with a team of volunteers to improve local Wikipedia pages of four key tourist areas.