Reefton could hold 5 percent of world's supply of antimony
The small West Coast town of Reefton is sitting on a significant supply of a valuable mineral used in everything from mobile phones to solar panels and electric vehicles.
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Governance training on the West Coast
Over the past three months DWC has hosted seven community governance workshops across the region from Karamea to Franz Josef.
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Students Champion Penguin Conservation Efforts
Close ties between the West Coast Penguin Trust and Westland High School are bringing benefits for penguins and students.
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Will Karamea's walking tree get caught napping?
It is the last week to vote for Tree of the Year NZ 2024, and competitors are hot on the heals of early leader - the Karamea Walking Tree.
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New Zealand’s minerals future
Resources Minister Shane Jones unveiled his vision for the minerals industry in Blackball on the West Coast. He plans to double export earnings in mining by 2035.
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International travel agents visit the Coast
New Zealand's premier international business-to-business travel and trade event, TRENZ, recently took place in Wellington, attracting industry professionals from around the world.
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