Business events, training & workshops

DWC facilitates a range of business events, training & workshops to help build capabilities on the West Coast.

July 23, 2025
Buller District
Free

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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July 24, 2025
Karamea
Free

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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July 29, 2025
Hokitika
FREE

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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July 29, 2025
Online
Free

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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July 30, 2025
Free

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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July 30, 2025
Hokitika

Hokitika Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 30 July

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Hokitika on 30 July

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Aug. 6, 2025
Reefton
Free

Reefton Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 6 August

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Reefton on 6 August.

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Aug. 6, 2025
Buller District
Free

Westport Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 6 August.

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 6 August.

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Aug. 13, 2025
Hokitika
Free

Hokitika Business Development 1:1 Sessions -13 August

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Hokitika on 13 August.

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Aug. 13, 2025
Grey District
Free

Greymouth Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 13 August

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Greymouth on 13 August.

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Aug. 19, 2025
Grey District
Free

Business Capability Series - Leadership Training: People-First Leader (Greymouth)

Join us for an interactive leadership training session led by Tania Jones, Director of Productive People.

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Aug. 20, 2025
Buller District
Free

Westport Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 20 August.

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 20 August.

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Aug. 21, 2025
Online
Free

Exploring the Nature Economy: Opportunities for Business and Community

Join Zak Shaw, Development West Coast's (DWC) Nature Economy Project (NEP) Lead as he shares all about the NEP.

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Aug. 26, 2025
Westport

Development West Coast Annual Public Meeting

Join DWC's Annual Public Meeting to present on the 2024-25 Group Annual Report.

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Aug. 27, 2025
Hokitika
Free

Hokitika Business Development 1:1 Sessions -27 August

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Hokitika on 27 August.

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Aug. 27, 2025
Free

South Westland Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 27 & 28 August

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in South Westland on 27 & 28 August.

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Sept. 3, 2025
Grey District
Sept. 3, 2025
Reefton
Free

Reefton Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 6 August

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Reefton on 3 September.

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Sept. 3, 2025
Buller District
Free

Westport Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 3 September.

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 3 September.

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Sept. 8, 2025

Auckland IBO Sales Calls - September 2025

Development West Coast will be in Auckland conducting sales calls with inbound tourism operators (IBOs) in September 2025.

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Sept. 10, 2025

Central South Island Product Showcase - Auckland 2025

Development West Coast is delighted to invite you to participate in the 2025 Central South Island Product Showcase.

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Sept. 10, 2025
Hokitika
Free

Hokitika Business Development 1:1 Sessions -10 September

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Hokitika on 10 September.

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Sept. 10, 2025
Hokitika
Free

Hokitika Business Development 1:1 Sessions -24 September

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Hokitika on 24 September.

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Sept. 10, 2025
Grey District
Free

Greymouth Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 10 September

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Greymouth on 10 September.

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Sept. 17, 2025
Buller District
Free

Westport Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 17 September.

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 17 September.

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Sept. 18, 2025
Karamea
Free

Karamea Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 18 September

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Karamea on 18 September.

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Sept. 24, 2025
Free

South Westland Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 24 & 25 September

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in South Westland on 24 & 25 September.

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Oct. 1, 2025
Reefton
Free

Reefton Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 1 October

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Reefton on 1 October.

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Oct. 1, 2025
Buller District
Free

Westport Business Development 1:1 Sessions -1 October.

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 1 October.

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Oct. 8, 2025
Grey District
Free

Greymouth Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 8 October

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Greymouth on 8 October.

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Oct. 15, 2025
Buller District
Free

Westport Business Development 1:1 Sessions -15 October.

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 15 October.

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Oct. 29, 2025
Free

South Westland Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 29 & 30 October

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in South Westland on 29 & 30 October.

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