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.
Workplace Health and Safety - Greymouth
A 3-stage training series for West Coast business leaders, health and safety reps and managers
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Hokitika Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 26 March
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Hokitika on 26 March.
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South Westland Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 26 & 27 March
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in South Westland on 26 & 27 March.
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IRD Introduction to Business Seminar- Hokitika
Are you in business or starting a business? Join our free in person seminar to learn about income tax, and we'll introduce some of our key tools and resources to help make it easier for you to manage your obligations.
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Reefton Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 2 April
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Reefton on 2 April.
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Westport Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 2 April
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 2 April.
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DWC is able to provide a range of commercial financing options for West Coast businesses, including commercial lending and equity investment.
News
West Coast governance graduates
A group of West Coast professionals has completed Development West Coast’s Governance Programme, equipping them with essential governance skills to strengthen leadership across the region.
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Photo contest creates Buller social buzz
With a big Buller “buzz” created through nearly 500,000 social media views of 875 spectacular entries, Promoting Buller organisers are thrilled with their inaugural Summer Snaps competition.
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Mining Information Session Sparks Interest
Around 80 attend mining info session in Reefton.
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December economic update - Infometrics
Economic activity across the West Coast fell 1.3% in the year to December 2024, according to Infometrics' provisional GDP estimates.
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We're recruiting: Chief Financial Officer
Providing financial and investment services and related corporate services at Development West Coast, shaping the economic, social and cultural fabric of the West Coast region.
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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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