Business support
Development West Coast (DWC) is here to help you build capabilities, gain knowledge, connect with the right people and grow your business.
Be inspired
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.
CO.STARTERS Westport
Expressions of Interest are now open for CO.STARTERS Westport (June 2021)
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2021 West Coast Leadership Programme
Development West Coast, in partnership with the New Zealand Institute of Management and Leadership, is pleased to be bringing leadership training to …
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AgFest 2022
Farmlands AgFest is an event for everyone and is now going into its 5th successful event.
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
Clean Car Package announced, implications for the West Coast
The Government has announced its Clean Car Package with a range of measures aimed at increasing the uptake of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to…
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New Zealand Tourism Awards return for 2021
Entries are open for the New Zealand Tourism Awards, returning for 2021 to showcase and celebrate the tourism industry’s individual and business succ…
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Public input sought for West Coast economic strategy
Development West Coast is facilitating a review of the region’s economic strategy and is seeking public input.
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Visitor trend data highlights uneven impact of COVID-19 on West Coast
Newly released visitor trend data further highlights the uneven impact COVID-19 border closures are having across the West Coast, with Reefton boomin…
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DWC famils for business events
Development West Coast hosts groups of buyers showcasing what the West Coast has to offer for business events.
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Bottling plant unviable, focus shifts to community support initiative
Development West Coast and the Grey District Council have politely declined DB-Heineken’s offer to gift their Greymouth-based bottling plant and will…
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