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.
Hokitika Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 25 June
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Hokitika on 25 June.
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Reefton Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 2 July
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Reefton on 2 July.
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Greymouth Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 9 July
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Greymouth on 9 July.
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Workplace Health and Safety - Greymouth
A 3-stage training series for West Coast business leaders, health and safety reps and managers
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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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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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News
Long-Serving DWC Chair Renee Rooney not seeking re-election
DWC Chair Renee Rooney has announced she will not seek re-election in the 2025 Local Body Elections.
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New campaign turns up the heat on West Coast winter travel
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.
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West Coast surges to second place in regional economic scoreboard
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.
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North Islanders flock to the West Coast, new data shows
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.
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We're Recruiting - Operations & Events Officer
We are ready to find our next events and administration all-star—could it be you?
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We're Recruiting - Business Lending Analyst
An opportunity has arisen for a Business Lending Analyst to join the Development West Coast (DWC) finance team.
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