Trade E-Newsletter - June 2025

Kia ora,

We are excited to share all the latest news and updates with you in this newsletter. To find all the key information, be sure to read the full newsletter. We’ll also be sharing more great content on our social media channels, so be sure to follow us for the latest news and updates.

What's NEW on the Coast

New Bridge, Same Stunning Views

The replacement Hokitika Gorge suspension bridge is officially open!

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Luxury in the Wilderness

Experience off-grid luxury nestled within the lush rainforest of Franz Josef Glacier.

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TRENZ 2025

Didn’t attend TRENZ? No worries, check out our TRENZ HUB and it will be just like the real thing – except no line-ups for food and no boring meetings with regions other than the West Coast (please don’t tell anybody we said that). On a serious note, it’s everything you need to know about the latest trade products.

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Recent Pre & Post TRENZ 2025 West Coast Famils

Catch the highlights from our recent TRENZ 2025 famils - Explore the itineraries for client inspiration and see what we got up to - you might even spot a familiar face!

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Product Updates

Need Inspiration?

DWC Trade Hub

West Coast Image Library

To assist you with your brochures and other materials, we are pleased to provide you with some free assets that you may use to promote the West Coast.

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We are here to help:

Here’s an update of our fantastic Tourism team:

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Andrew Aitken, Destination & Tourism Manager

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Taylor Tian, Tourism - China Market

Lara Small

Lara Thomas, Tourism & Events Executive

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Maia Peart-Anderson, Trade and Marketing Executive

Simply let us know if there is anything you might need help with:

  • A webinar to train your team on all things West Coast?
  • Introduction to our awesome operators you would like to work with
  • More information about something specific, simply ask away
  • Help with your itineraries (inclusions or add-on) to optimise the time spent in within our 'Untamed Natural Wilderness'
  • Help organising your own famil

Want to learn more?

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Book an online session with Lara and learn how to make the most of your West Coast journey.