How can DWC assist you?

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Hokitika on 25 June.

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Reefton on 2 July.

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Greymouth on 9 July.

A 3-stage training series for West Coast business leaders, health and safety reps and managers

Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 23 July.

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

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.

Development West Coast (DWC) chief executive Heath Milne has returned from a multi-city tourism trade mission to China and Hong Kong, promoting the region as part of the South Island Kia Ora South delegation.

DWC Chair Renee Rooney has announced she will not seek re-election in the 2025 Local Body Elections.

Development West Coast (DWC) has launched a cheeky new campaign to attract off-peak visitors by positioning winter on the Coast as something to embrace — not escape.

The West Coast has achieved its highest ranking in four years on ASB’s Regional Economic Scoreboard, surging into second place nationwide off the back of strong growth in construction, retail spending, and primary sector resilience.

The West Coast is becoming an increasingly popular destination for North Islanders, with new Census data revealing a growing number of people making the move south.