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DWC facilitates a range of business events, training & workshops to help build capabilities on the West Coast.
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.
Learn moreWestport Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 20 August
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 20 August.
Learn moreExploring 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.
Learn moreDevelopment West Coast Annual Public Meeting
Join DWC's Annual Public Meeting to present on the 2024-25 Group Annual Report.
Learn moreHokitika Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 27 August
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Hokitika on 27 August.
Learn moreSouth 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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News
West Coast Tourism Summit gears up for growth
Development West Coast (DWC), in association with industry stakeholders, is set to host the fourth annual Manaakitanga ki te Tai Poutini Hui | West Coast Tourism Summit on Wednesday 3 September at Shantytown in Greymouth.
Learn moreApplications now open for DWC Tertiary Scholarships
Development West Coast (DWC) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Tertiary Scholarships.
Learn moreTravel agents awed by West Coast’s untamed playground
A group of eight travel agents were left buzzing after a five-day famil that showcased the West Coast as more than just a stopover – but a destination in its own right.
Learn moreWest Coast jobs on the rise, but skills and housing in short supply
While much of the country is grappling with job losses, the West Coast is bucking the national trend, with job growth and growing momentum across key sectors like mining, construction, and dairy.
Learn moreŌkārito Plant Project marks milestone in regenerative efforts
A business-led initiative in South Westland is celebrating two years of grassroots conservation action, demonstrating how tourism operators can play a hands-on role in restoring the natural environment they rely on.
Learn moreWest 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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