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Oct. 20, 2020

Jobs for Nature skydivers upgrade historic glacier view track

A historic track in South Westland is receiving an upgrade courtesy of skydiving staff who are splitting their time between track building and hosting domestic skydiving customers.

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Oct. 19, 2020

Using a drone on the West Coast of New Zealand

If you visit the West Coast of New Zealand, your drone will definitely be put to good use. There are specific requirements for drone flights in the region that you need to know.

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Oct. 19, 2020

New dental clinic set to create jobs in Hokitika

Construction of a purpose-built dental surgery in Hokitika is underway with support from DWC.

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Oct. 7, 2020

New regional leadership group unlocks Jobs for Nature funding

Kotahitanga ki te Uru (working together for the West) is the first of the regional leadership groups around New Zealand to be established in response to the social and economic impact Covid-19 has had on communities.

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Aug. 24, 2020

West Coast cycle trails

DWC has contributed $4.75m towards West Coast cycle trails

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Aug. 17, 2020

DWC funding for West Coast theatres:

DWC has now contributed $2.43m towards West Coast theatres.

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