The West Coast mineral sands resource is "world class" with the potential to create about 300 jobs, Westland Mineral Sands managing director Ray Mudgway says.
Roused by the rhythmic raw soundtrack of roiling ocean breakers and the gentle pitter-patter of a dawn shower, rise with the seals and strike out along the
Oliver Thring drives more than 800 miles from Christchurch to Queenstown, stopping off in the Abel Tasman National Park, Punakaiki, and the glittering Lake Wanaka along the way.