Whether you're interested in business support, tourism, marketing, regional promotion, or commercial finance, these sessions offer an opportunity to learn how DWC can assist and collaborate with you. Join us at an After-5 session near you for some light refreshments and networking and connect with the team behind DWC.
Greymouth
- 5:30pm-7:00pm
- Monday, 11 March
- Venue: Pounamu Pathway, 43 Tainui Street, Greymouth
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Hokitika
- 5:30pm-7:00pm
- Tuesday, 12 March
- Venue: St John, 134 Stafford Street, Hokitika
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Franz Josef
- 5:30pm-7:00pm
- Wednesday, 20 March
- Venue: Franz Josef Cinema - Alpine Adventure Centre, 29 Main Road, Franz Josef
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Westport
- 5:30pm-7:00pm
- Wednesday, 20 March
- Venue: Club Buller, Westport
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Karamea
- 5:30pm-7:00pm
- Thursday, 21 March
- Venue: Karamea RSA
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