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Development West Coast has released its annual report for the year ended 31 March 2021. The report highlights a year of extremes - economic disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic and record engagement and support for local businesses.

DWC offers rebates of $10 per delivery to help West Coast businesses through Level 3.

New business support for tourism operators in five South Island regions (including Westland) can be accessed from this week, with specialist local agencies now appointed to deliver the scheme.

Domestic Visitor Perception Research August 2021

Presentation: West Coast Tourism FY 2022 strategy and our activity as we transition through different COVID-19 levels.

Applications are now open for the COVID-19 Resurgence Support Payment.

Prior to the current snap lockdown, the West Coast economy was experiencing growth, driven by rising employment, a buoyant construction industry, booming real estate market, and strong commodity prices.

PPG Events and West Coast Conferences & Events collaborated to create a memorable event for Toyota New Zealand.

Around 100 participants attend West Coast economic development priorities workshop at Shantytown.

To lessen the blow from the latest suspension of the trans-Tasman bubble, West Coast businesses have pulled together a deal offering travellers free $50 fuel vouchers.

The NZ Realtors Rural Network Conference was held on the West Coast in late July with over 70 representatives from across New Zealand attending the two-day event.

Visitor trend data for the West Coast, for the month of June 2021 has now been released.