Okarito Gorsebusters
Volunteers from all over New Zealand sign up to clear gorse from around the edges of Okarito Lagoon.
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Challenges and opportunities in a diverse region
Being spread over such a vast area, our region has extremely diverse landscapes – from the Nikau palm covered beaches up north to the glaciers down south. This diversity is also reflected in our economy and how each of our districts have been impacted by the pandemic.
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Digital hubs for Greymouth and Westland
The establishment of new digital hubs in Greymouth and South Westland will improve opportunities for using the internet to boost productivity, creativity and well-being.
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Jobs for Nature to support Predator Free South Westland
An ambitious project to restore nature and sustain jobs in COVID-hit South Westland represents the biggest step yet on mainland Aotearoa towards the Predator Free 2050 goal, Conservation Minister Kiri Allan says.
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December quarter economic indicators
Latest data shows economic impact of COVID-19 has been felt in vastly different ways across the West Coast.
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