Westland

Westland is a toponym used for several places and organizations, notably a municipality in the Netherlands, a district on New Zealand’s West Coast, and a historic British aerospace company. The name is widely used in regional and industrial contexts, reflecting geographic and corporate associations with western coastal areas.

Westland, Netherlands: Westland is a municipality in the province of South Holland, located along the western coast of the Netherlands near The Hague. It is characterized by a concentration of glasshouse horticulture and a set of towns that developed around coastal trade and urban centers. The municipality comprises several former municipalities united to form a single local government, and its economy remains dominated by greenhouse agriculture and related industries.

Westland District, New Zealand: The Westland District lies on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. It encompasses a rugged coastline, temperate rainforests, and glacier regions. Key communities include Hokitika, Franz Josef, and Fox Glacier, and the area contains part of the Westland Tai Poutini National Park. The district’s economy centers on tourism, forestry, and mining activity in its historical context.

Westland Helicopters: Westland Helicopters was a British aerospace company established to design and manufacture rotorcraft. Based in Yeovil, Somerset, it produced a range of helicopters and contributed to Britain’s aerospace capabilities. In 2000, Westland merged with Italian company Agusta to form AgustaWestland, later rebranded as Leonardo Helicopters, reflecting its integration into a broader European aerospace group.