Are you starting a business?
Looking at ways to grow your business?
DWC facilitates a range of business events, training & workshops to help build capabilities on the West Coast.
Westport Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 23 July
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 23 July.
Learn moreKaramea Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 24 July
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Karamea on 24 July.
Learn moreFarm 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.
Learn moreLunch 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.
Learn moreSouth 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.
Learn moreHokitika 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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News
West 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.
Learn moreNorthern West Coast wows travel agents
The northern West Coast has left a lasting impression on nine inbound tour operators (IBOs) who took part in a Development West Coast (DWC) famil last month designed to boost tourism in the Buller district.
Learn moreDWC tertiary scholarships opening soon
Development West Coast (DWC) is excited to announce that applications for the annual DWC Tertiary Scholarships will officially open on Monday, 4 August 2025.
Learn moreWest Coast distillery outshines rap legends
A boutique distillery from the small West Coast town of Reefton has just outshone some of the biggest names in the global spirits world — including rap royalty Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre — at one of the industry’s most prestigious competitions.
Learn moreWe're Recruiting - Business Growth and Innovation Advisor (Fixed Term)
An opportunity has arisen for a Business Growth and Innovation Advisor to join the Development West Coast (DWC) economic development team.
Learn moreNew Whio duck population discovered in Paparoa Ranges
An innovative conservation partnership on the West Coast is delivering wins for wildlife, local communities and the economy — with the discovery of a previously unknown population of endangered whio (blue duck) among its exciting outcomes.
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