27th July 2026 DWC / OriginairDevelopment West Coast has launched a campaign offering free return flights between Wellington and Westport for travellers who book a rental car.
22nd July 2026 Awards / DWCTourism businesses have dominated the shortlist for the 2026 Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards.
6th July 2026 Cycle Journeys / DWC / Scenic HotelsDevelopment West Coast has launched the Nature Economy Partnership, a new investment platform designed to connect businesses with nature-based and community-led projects across the West Coast.
10th June 2026 DWC / OriginairDevelopment West Coast has approved a final extension of its support package for Originair’s Westport–Wellington air service.
5th May 2026 DWC / OriginairThe regional airline will resume flights after Development West Coast approved one month of interim support.
29th January 2026 DWC / EventsA small West Coast settlement is set to become the base for one of New Zealand’s most demanding endurance events, with the True West Adventure Race heading to Hari Hari in February.
8th October 2025 DWC / TrainingDestination West Coast is holding free training this month for people in visitor-facing roles.
10th September 2025 DWC / FJWTCentral South Island operators are Auckland today updating inbounders and travel wholesalers at the Central South Island Product Showcase 2025.
10th September 2025 Campaigns / DWCDevelopment West Coast has launched a new spring marketing campaign designed to entice more people to the region.
10th September 2025 DWC / NZ Tourism AwardsThree South Westland organisations are finalists in the 2025 New Zealand Tourism Awards.
3rd September 2025 DWC / DWC Tourism SummitAround two hundred people are getting together in Greymouth today for the West Coast Tourism Summit 2025 with the aim of further growing the industry in that region.
15th August 2025 DWC / West Coast Tourism SummitDevelopment West Coast is set to host its fourth annual Manaakitanga ki te Tai Poutini Hui West Coast Tourism Summit on 3 September at Shantytown in Greymouth.
