DWC
Meet the only commercial cranberry farm in New Zealand
Cranberries Westland – the only commercial cranberry farm in New Zealand – is reaching new ground, having increased harvest six-fold […]
Paparoa Environmental Services on track for sustainable public access to the great New Zealand outdoors
The great outdoors is one of New Zealand’s greatest assets. But without safe and well-established access, there are many parts […]
Blackball Black Garlic taste success, now levelling up their culinary offering
By day Sam Weston is a Joiner, but by night (and weekends) he, and his business partner Wayne Hanright, are […]
“It is open for business” – Development West Coast CEO Heath Milne
Development West Coast [DWC] Chief Executive Heath Milne says the region is “open for business”. He says there’s been a […]
Tahi Skincare embraces nature’s simplicity
Tahi, a 100% natural oil blends skincare brand, is boldly embarking on a mission to reconnect skin with the earth, […]
Award-winning Shortjaw Brewing digs deep to keep it local in Westport
A beer writer and a graphic designer have teamed up to keep a century old brewing tradition alive in small […]
Blackfern Botanical unearthing real potential in aromatic Mānuka essential oil
Mānuka honey has long been celebrated for its health benefits. But now, its cousin – Mānuka essential oil – is […]
Surfing social worker uses West Coast waves as therapy
A social worker who moved from Germany to Westport in 2015 is combining her love of surfing with her career […]
Innovation Nation 2021 Interview: Heath Milne
INTERVIEW: HEATH MILNE ROLE: CHIEF EXECUTIVE ORGANISATION: DEVELOPMENT WEST COAST WEB: WWW.WESTCOAST.CO.NZ Who is Your Organisation? Development West Coast What […]
Greymouth’s Hopaholics Brewery – beer, yarns and community
In the two years since Sarah and Jason Johnson started their entrepreneurial journey, they’ve been on a steep learning curve. […]