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Oct. 24, 2024

West Coast Mayors, Chairs, and Iwi explore Regional Deal opportunities

The West Coast Mayors, Chairs, and Iwi (MCI) group met in Hokitika to discuss the recently announced Regional Deals Strategic Framework by Hon Simeon Brown, Minister of Local Government.

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Oct. 24, 2024

DWC's Nature Economy Project scoops national award

Development West Coast (DWC) celebrated success at the Economic Development New Zealand (EDNZ) Awards, held last night in Dunedin, taking home the 'Best Practice for Sector and Cluster Development Award' for Te Tai Poutini Nature Economy Project.

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Oct. 18, 2024

MBD Contracting Ltd wins Supreme Award

West Coast businesses gathered last night in Greymouth at Shantytown to celebrate excellence and innovation at the 2024 Development West Coast (DWC) Leading Light Business Excellence Awards.

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Oct. 18, 2024

Westport secures new air service for Wellington connection

Buller District Council (BDC) announces a change of air service provider for Westport flights to and from Wellington.

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Oct. 15, 2024

2025 Development West Coast Tertiary Scholarships announced

The 2025 Development West Coast (DWC) Tertiary Scholarships were awarded to five exceptional West Coast students at a ceremony last night.

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Oct. 14, 2024

Rare Tawaki penguins hatch chicks in South Westland's rainforests

The Tawaki, or Fiordland Crested Penguin, one of the world’s rarest penguin species, have once again returned to the coastal rainforests of Lake Moeraki, South Westland, for their annual breeding season.

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