Trade E-Newsletter - September 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.

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Sept. 10, 2025

Central South Island Product Showcase

51 trade ready operators from the Canterbury and West Coast Regions are partnering up for another year to introduce you to their products.

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May 19, 2026

TRENZ May 2026

TRENZ is Aotearoa New Zealand’s connection to the global tourism trade industry.

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Coming to TRENZ 2026?

This is your chance to become an expert on the West Coast!

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

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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.

Something else?

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