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.
Lunch 'n Learn Sessions: Your Journey to Trade Readiness - Part 1
Your Journey to Trade Readiness is a series of three workshops that will focus on supporting operators to become Trade Ready.
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Hokitika Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 6 November
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Hokitika on 6 November.
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Lunch 'n Learn Sessions: Your Journey to Trade Readiness - Part 2
Your Journey to Trade Readiness is a series of three workshops that will focus on supporting operators to become Trade Ready.
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Greymouth Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 13 November
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Greymouth on 13 November.
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Westport Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 13 November
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 13 November
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Lunch 'n Learn Sessions: Your Journey to Trade Readiness - Part 3
Your Journey to Trade Readiness is a series of three workshops that will focus on supporting operators to become Trade Ready.
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
Ōkārito Plant Project celebrates one year
The Ōkārito Native Plants Trust Board marked a milestone this week, holding its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) and celebrating the successful first year of the Ōkārito Plant Project.
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West Coast Mayors, Chairs, and Iwi explore Regional Deal opportunities
The West Coast Mayors, Chairs, and Iwi (MCI) group met in Hokitika to discuss the recently announced Regional Deals Strategic Framework by Hon Simeon Brown, Minister of Local Government.
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DWC's Nature Economy Project scoops national award
Development West Coast (DWC) celebrated success at the Economic Development New Zealand (EDNZ) Awards, held last night in Dunedin, taking home the 'Best Practice for Sector and Cluster Development Award' for Te Tai Poutini Nature Economy Project.
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MBD Contracting Ltd wins Supreme Award
West Coast businesses gathered last night in Greymouth at Shantytown to celebrate excellence and innovation at the 2024 Development West Coast (DWC) Leading Light Business Excellence Awards.
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Westport secures new air service for Wellington connection
Buller District Council (BDC) announces a change of air service provider for Westport flights to and from Wellington.
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2025 Development West Coast Tertiary Scholarships announced
The 2025 Development West Coast (DWC) Tertiary Scholarships were awarded to five exceptional West Coast students at a ceremony last night.
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