To grow business to grow the Coast
Development West Coast (DWC) is the regional economic development agency for the West Coast region. DWC's objectives are to promote employment opportunities and generate sustainable economic benefits for the West Coast. We aim to achieve this by investing in businesses and regional development projects that will benefit the West Coast now and in the future.
Achieving our Objective
Since inception, DWC has been involved in, invested and supported numerous projects and businesses throughout the West Coast in an endeavour to promote employment and generate sustainable economic benefits in the West Coast.
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Learn moreNew businesses and fresh energy in the town of light
Reefton has long been known as the “Town of Light” for being the first in the Southern Hemisphere to have a public supply of electricity. Today, it is once again shining bright, with a wave of new entrepreneurs, a supportive community, and a mining boom set to bring hundreds of jobs and fresh investment into the town.
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A full house of more than 80 people packed into Franz Josef’s Alpine Theatre at a recent evening of “Ted-type Talks” exploring the future of South Westland.
Learn moreBuilding Governance Capabilities in Te Tai o Poutini
A new wave of leaders has been equipped with the tools to take on governance roles across Te Tai o Poutini, with the graduation of Pōkeka Poutini Ngāi Tahu’s Governance Programme.
Learn moreRemediated mine becomes new Reefton attraction
A new network of Department of Conservation tracks, showcasing recent mining heritage, will open on the West Coast tomorrow, in time for the school holidays.
Learn moreNew accommodation a collaborative success
A joint effort to build new accommodation in Buller using local labour, local procurement and local businesses has been warmly welcomed by Regional Development Minister Shane Jones.
Learn moreHokitika Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 24 September
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Hokitika on 24 September.
Learn moreReefton Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 1 October
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Reefton on 1 October.
Learn moreWestport Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 1 October
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 1 October.
Learn moreWest Coast State of the Environment Community Presentation Haast
You're invited to West Coast Regional Council’s (WCRC) State of the Environment presentation in Haast.
Learn moreWest Coast State of the Environment Community Presentation Franz Josef
You're invited to West Coast Regional Council’s (WCRC) State of the Environment presentation in Franz Josef.
Learn moreGreymouth Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 8 October
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Greymouth on 8 October.
Learn moreCapability building programmes
Co.Starters Business Development Programme
A ten week course designed to help you find the best approach to starting and growing a business.
Learn moreWest Coast leadership programme
A series of workshops delivered by NZIML on the core facets of leadership and management.
Learn moreWest Coast Governance Programme
Governance workshops on the key roles and responsibilities of the board and individual directors.
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