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.
Westport Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 23 July
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 23 July.
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Karamea Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 24 July
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Karamea on 24 July.
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Farm Succession Planning Workshop (B+LNZ)
Succession is not the easiest conversation to begin or road to travel but a vital journey for many farming families to take. Regardless of where you are in the process this workshop is for you.
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Lunch n Learn Series: Creating Compelling Content presented by BareKiwi
In the tourism world, great content is how you tell your story, connect with your audience, and inspire bookings.
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South Westland Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 30 & 31 July
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in South Westland on 30 & 31 July.
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Hokitika Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 30 July
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Hokitika on 30 July
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 on show in India
The West Coast was recently showcased to hundreds of Indian travel agents during a major tourism sales mission designed to raise the region’s profile and grow visitor numbers from one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing markets.
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Northern West Coast wows travel agents
The northern West Coast has left a lasting impression on nine inbound tour operators (IBOs) who took part in a Development West Coast (DWC) famil last month designed to boost tourism in the Buller district.
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DWC tertiary scholarships opening soon
Development West Coast (DWC) is excited to announce that applications for the annual DWC Tertiary Scholarships will officially open on Monday, 4 August 2025.
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West Coast distillery outshines rap legends
A boutique distillery from the small West Coast town of Reefton has just outshone some of the biggest names in the global spirits world — including rap royalty Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre — at one of the industry’s most prestigious competitions.
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We're Recruiting - Business Growth and Innovation Advisor (Fixed Term)
An opportunity has arisen for a Business Growth and Innovation Advisor to join the Development West Coast (DWC) economic development team.
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New Whio duck population discovered in Paparoa Ranges
An innovative conservation partnership on the West Coast is delivering wins for wildlife, local communities and the economy — with the discovery of a previously unknown population of endangered whio (blue duck) among its exciting outcomes.
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