Economic Development

The West Coast Regional Council is committed to working with the District Councils, Development West Coast and Iwi to lift the economic performance of the West Coast by increasing gross domestic product (GDP), expanding job opportunities and raising household income.

As a regional authority, Council makes a significant contribution to the economic development of the West Coast through successful delivery of its core functions such as environmental management and infrastructure development such as flood protection.

Tai Poiutini West Coast Economic Development Strategy
Development West Coast has taken the lead in economic development for the region, releasing the Tai Poutini West Coast Economic Development Strategy in 2018.