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The West Coast region is divided into three districts: Buller, Grey
and Westland, which are respectively administered from Westport,
Greymouth, and Hokitika. The area, one of New Zealand's traditional
provinces (originally called Westland Province), is very sparsely
populated, with the main centre of population being at Greymouth. The
region has an impressive history, and was one of the main industrial
centres of the 19th century, with gold mining, coal mining and
forestry as major industries. It is a very scenic region, but also
isolated, and it is only with the increase in tourism in the last
few years that the area's economy has revived.
James Dignan, 6 April 2005
West Coast rugby uniform colours are
red and white.
James Dignan, 21 March 1999
![[ Flag of Grey District ]](../images/n/nz-wc-gr.gif)
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by Jens Pattke, 7 April 2005
On a Television news item tonight, the mayor of Grey District was seen sitting in front of the flag of Grey District.
The flag was three vertical stripes of green, white and red (possibly
the white stripe slightly wider than the other two) and looked to be
in a ratio of about 2:3 or 3:5. In the centre of the white stripe is
a coat of arms, the central item of which was a red shield edged in
gold, on which were crossed mining implements (a pick and shovel, I
think).
James Dignan, 6 April 2005
The Grey District Council coat of arms can be found on the International Civic Heraldry site.
Jan Mertens, 6 April 2005
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