Development West Coast

22/10/2026

𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 🐧
New signs from the West Coast Penguin Trust, supported by Scenic Hotel Group through DWC’s Nature Economy Partnership, are a timely reminder to keep dogs close or on a lead around wildlife.

New dog safety signs are being rolled out at beach access points across the West Coast, with the focus on keeping dogs safe. The launch coincides with the West Coast Penguin Trust’s 20th anniversary.

21/10/2026

There's plenty to love about life on the Coast. Hear from some of the people who’ve made Westport home.

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Gray Smith Creative, Mister Chops, FreshChoice Westport, Buller NZ, Westport Enterprise Network

19/10/2026

𝗗𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 🏆
Congrats to Ruth Croft on winning the women’s 180km Diagonale des Fous on Réunion Island over the weekend. What an incredible achievement!

Check out this video from adidas, following Ruth back to her West Coast roots

Beyond being the most decorated female endurance runner of this gen...

16/10/2026

DWC is proud to support the revitalisation of the Port of Greymouth. Great to see another milestone reached!

16/10/2026

Kai, conservation and community connection were celebrated at Bush to Belly.

Kai, conservation and community connection were celebrated as more than 100 people gathered at Arahura Marae for Bush to Belly, part of the National Wild Goat Hunting Competition.

16/10/2026

Greymouth is absolutely buzzing with Agfest West Coast!

DWC is proud to sponsor the Best Trade Exhibit award, and it’s great to see so many local businesses getting amongst it.

15/10/2026

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 ✨
Meet SkinScreen West Coast, a finalist for the Small Enterprise Category, sponsored by New Zealand Media & Entertainment, at the 2026 Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards.

SkinScreen West Coast also won the Rising Star Award, sponsored by Greymouth Star.

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15/10/2026

One of our amazing scholarship recipients, Maddison Scanlon, joined DWC Chief Executive Heath Milne and Jesse Mulligan on RNZ Afternoons today. Maddison is studying nursing and gaining valuable experience at O'Conor Home during her study breaks. 🎓

15/10/2026

A marquee beside the Waiho River in Franz Josef was the studio yesterday as we launched a new Zoom series showcasing the West Coast to travel sellers worldwide.

A marquee beside the Waiho River in Franz Josef became a broadcast studio on Wednesday as Development West Coast (DWC) launched a new Zoom series showcasing the region to travel sellers around the world.

14/10/2026

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 ✨
Meet Unichem Olsen's Pharmacy, a finalist for the Large Enterprise Category, sponsored by Duncan Cotterill, at the 2026 Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards.

Watch their finalist video below and join us in celebrating their achievement.

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