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What is Development West Coast (DWC)?
What is Development West Coast (DWC)?
DWC is a charitable trust that operates in the West Coast region of New Zealand and serves as the economic development agency and regional tourism organization for the region.
What controversy led to the origin of Development West Coast?
What controversy led to the origin of Development West Coast?
The controversy over logging native trees by Timberlands West Coast Limited, a former state-owned enterprise based on the West Coast, led to the origin of Development West Coast.
Who supported Timberlands' actions in the late 1990s controversy?
Who supported Timberlands' actions in the late 1990s controversy?
Timberlands' actions were supported by then-prime minister Jenny Shipley.
What book was published just prior to the 1999 election, alleging Timberlands' actions?
What book was published just prior to the 1999 election, alleging Timberlands' actions?
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What was the outcome of the 1999 general election in relation to logging on the West Coast?
What was the outcome of the 1999 general election in relation to logging on the West Coast?
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Who opposed Timberlands' actions in the late 1990s controversy?
Who opposed Timberlands' actions in the late 1990s controversy?
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Which political party committed to stop logging on the West Coast in the 1999 general election?
Which political party committed to stop logging on the West Coast in the 1999 general election?
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Who supported Timberlands' actions in the late 1990s controversy?
Who supported Timberlands' actions in the late 1990s controversy?
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Which organization operates as the economic development agency and regional tourism organisation for the West Coast region of New Zealand?
Which organization operates as the economic development agency and regional tourism organisation for the West Coast region of New Zealand?
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Who published the book, 'Secrets and Lies', just prior to the 1999 election, alleging Timberlands' actions?
Who published the book, 'Secrets and Lies', just prior to the 1999 election, alleging Timberlands' actions?
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