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How can DWC assist you?

DWC offers a wide range of business services and support to help grow businesses from all sectors, all sizes and at all stages.

Business support

Are you starting a business?

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Business start-up programme
Business mentoring
Inspiration

Looking at ways to grow your business?

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Capability development vouchers
Leadership and management training
Governance training

Business events, training and workshops

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

Events
Feb. 12, 2025
Grey District
Free
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Greymouth Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 12 February

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Greymouth on 12 February .

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Events
Feb. 12, 2025
Hokitika
Free
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Hokitika Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 12 February

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Hokitika on 12 February.

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Events
Feb. 19, 2025
Buller District
Free
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Westport Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 19 February

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 19 February.

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Events
Feb. 26, 2025
Free
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South Westland Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 26 & 27 February

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in South Westland on 26 & 27 February.

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Events
March 5, 2025
Reefton
Free
Reefton, West Coast (credit Stewart Nimmo)

Reefton Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 5 March

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Reefton on 5 March.

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Events
March 20, 2025
Karamea
Free
Karamea business development 1-1 sessions

Karamea Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 20 March

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

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Commercial finance & lending
Commercial finance application process
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Dec. 13, 2024
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Westland High School International Student Programme visits South Westland

Development West Coast (DWC) recently facilitated a three day environmental education experience for students of Westland High School’s international student programme.

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Dec. 9, 2024
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We're Recruiting - Events and Administration Manager

DWC is seeking an Events and Administration Manager to join the team.

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Dec. 9, 2024
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We're Recruiting - Technology Officer

DWC is seeking a Technology Officer to join the team.

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Dec. 3, 2024
Mining info session

Mining information session sparks interest in West Coast opportunities

Development West Coast (DWC), the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ), and Buller High School recently collaborated to host a Mining Information Session.

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Nov. 22, 2024
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Coast gains jobs and visitors

The West Coast economy remains in the thick of it, with tough operating conditions according to Infometrics’ latest economic update.

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Nov. 3, 2024
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40-Gram gold nugget found on the West Coast

Father and son duo recently unearthed a 40-gram gold nugget while prospecting on the West Coast.

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