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.
Lunch n Learn Series: TikTok 101 presented by Sophie Piearcy
Think TikTok is just for teenagers? Think again. In this practical session, you’ll learn why TikTok is one of the fastest-growing and most powerful marketing platforms—no matter your audience.
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Westport Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 18 June
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 18 June.
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Business Capability Series - Leadership Training (Hokitika)
Join us for an interactive leadership training session led by Tania Jones, Director of Productive People.
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Hokitika Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 25 June
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Hokitika on 25 June.
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Business Capability Series - Leadership Training (Westport)
Join us for an interactive leadership training session led by Tania Jones, Director of Productive People.
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Reefton Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 2 July
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Reefton on 2 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
North Islanders flock to the West Coast, new data shows
The West Coast is becoming an increasingly popular destination for North Islanders, with new Census data revealing a growing number of people making the move south.
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We're Recruiting - Business Lending Analyst
An opportunity has arisen for a Business Lending Analyst to join the Development West Coast (DWC) finance team.
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We're Recruiting - Operations & Events Officer
We are ready to find our next events and administration all-star—could it be you?
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Australian Visitors Invited to Experience Winter Differently
More Australian visitors will experience New Zealand's Central South Island thanks to a combined regional tourism campaign aimed at our neighbours across the ditch.
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Big turnout for Coast Employment Expo
About 1200 students from secondary schools throughout the West Coast attended two West Coast Employment Expos held this week in Greymouth and Westport.
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West Coast Events Get Funding Boost
Several iconic West Coast events will receive a welcome boost via Development West Coast (DWC) thanks to the Government’s Regional Events Promotion Fund.
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