Business support
Development West Coast (DWC) is here to help you build capabilities, gain knowledge, connect with the right people and grow your business.
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Stories of people who have set up innovative businesses on the West Coast.
DWC facilitates a range of networking events, training, and workshops in conjunction with key partners to provide relevant topics that West Coast business will find useful.
Hokitika Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 26 February
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Hokitika on 26 February.
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South Westland Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 26 & 27 February
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in South Westland on 26 & 27 February.
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Reefton Excavation and Mining Info Session
Showcase your business and discover new talent!
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Tourism Operator Update - February 2025
Development West Coast invites you to join the Tourism Team for the first tourism operator quarterly update of 2025. This virtual update is designed to keep you informed about the latest developments and trends in our region.
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Greymouth Toastmasters Demonstration Meeting
Want to become a more confident speaker and leader?
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Reefton Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 5 March
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Reefton on 5 March.
Learn moreCommercial Finance & Lending
DWC is able to provide a range of commercial financing options for West Coast businesses, including commercial lending and equity investment.
News
West Coast scholarship students gain valuable experience
Development West Coast (DWC) scholarship recipients Iris Reynolds and Cameron Dickey gained hands-on healthcare experience at Te Nīkau Hospital through Te Kōunga o Te Hiringa Gary Coghlan Studentship Programme this summer.
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Patsy Bass named as one of New Zealand’s top 50 Women in Food & Drink
Heading towards International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025, the list of the top 50 Women in Food and Drink Aotearoa, New Zealand, has just been announced, with Reefton Distilling Co. Founder and Chief Executive Patsy Bass having made the cut.
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No Bull: 300,000+ native plants rewild Bullock Creek
It’s taken four and a half years of hard graft, but the restoration of Punungairo Bullock Creek near Punakaiki is finally finished.
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Reefton Distilling Co.’s Moonlight Creek achieves Gold
Gold Awaits! – Reefton Distilling Co.’s Moonlight Creek achieves Gold at the World Whiskies Awards 2025 (Rest of World)
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Strengthening the West Coast food sector
Stepping into the role of Economic Development Manager, Fiona Hill is eager to drive initiatives that support business growth and development while ensuring the successful implementation of key regional strategies.
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West Coast shines with bumper summer season
While much of New Zealand grapples with sluggish consumer spending and unsettled summer weather, the West Coast has had a bumper start to the summer.
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