Story: West Coast region
Page 17. All images & media
From page 1 - Overview
From page 2 - Geology and landscapes
From page 3 - Climate and wildlife
From page 4 - Māori exploration and settlement
From page 5 - European arrival and settlement
From page 6 - Settlement and changing population
From page 7 - Government and politics
From page 8 - Transport and communication
From page 9 - Mining
From page 10 - Soils and agriculture
From page 11 - Forestry and fishing
From page 12 - Tourism and outdoor recreation
From page 13 - Sport and culture
From page 14 - Into the 21st century
How to cite this page
Simon Nathan, West Coast region, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/story/17405/media (accessed 10 June 2026).
Story by Simon Nathan, published 3 March 2009, updated 1 September 2016.