Coastline
The Coast is a beautiful length of unique beaches, with waves for surfing, swimming and fishing. The beach is the perfect place to spend the day.
There's nowhere in New Zealand like the West Coast
From spectacular scenery and outdoor opportunities to strong community spirit and an uncluttered, stress-free way of life - it simply is the best place to live and enjoy life.
People of the West Coast
Friendly people and a close community. Coasters will welcome you and make you feel right at home.
Calling all Rugby Players
Looking for a new challenge this season? Come to the West Coast, play rugby in our landscape. The West Coast Rugby Union are keen to recruit new players
Whitebaiting
The West Coast in renowned for Whitebait, each season we see the rivers full of hopefull whitebaiters. South Westland caught the big share in the 2011 season.
Education
Because of the small population the teachers get to know the children personally. This allows them to help students to individually succeed.
Health
The health centres are helpful and flexible allowing important issues to have bookings quickly.
Housing
There are many agencies willing to help you find the house of your dreams.
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Would you like to advertise your business on our website? Activities, accommodation and much more, the option to book now makes the process for customers a lot easier.
People
There is no one quite like a Coaster. Perhaps it's the closeness to nature, the tough work in the primary industries or the need for a small population to look after its own - but the Coast has shaped its own unique character. A rugged individual, someone who will give anything a try, who is hospitable, likes to flaunt authority and, above all, knows how to have a good time.
Health
The West Coast is an increasingly important training centre for health professionals hoping to work in rural areas. The region's main health employer is the West Coast District Health Board. Its aim is to become a “Centre of Excellence” for rural health services in New Zealand.
Sport and recreation
There are heaps of opportunities to compete in and enjoy the outdoors in this region. The most famous of our many endurance events is the Speight’s Coast to Coast held every February. There's also the Buller Marathon, South Westland Triathlon, Brass Monkey Triathlon and the Lake Kaniere Scenic Triathlon.
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Education
West Coast kids get off to a great start with excellent schools and a safe, natural environment enhanced by initiatives that have lifted student achievement levels.
- 500+ teachers, smaller class sizes
- Professional learning communities
- High-speed internet in all schools
- Kindergartens, play centres, early learning centres and Te Köhanga Reo for pre-schoolers
- Primary and secondary education provided by state and integrated schools
Our environment
The West Coast is renowned for its natural beauty and dramatic landscape. Five national parks, pristine rivers, glaciers, snow-capped mountains and a conservation estate spanning more than 85 percent of its land area. There really is nowhere else quite like it and it's all yours to enjoy in a temperate climate and uncluttered enviroment.
Our economy
The West Coast has one of the country’s fastest growing regional economies. The strong, diverse base of our three driver industries - mining, agriculture and tourism, gives the regional economy extra capability to maintain growth and development.
