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.
West Coast governance graduates
A group of West Coast professionals has completed Development West Coast’s Governance Programme, equipping them with essential governance skills to strengthen leadership across the region.
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Photo contest creates Buller social buzz
With a big Buller “buzz” created through nearly 500,000 social media views of 875 spectacular entries, Promoting Buller organisers are thrilled with their inaugural Summer Snaps competition.
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We're recruiting: Chief Financial Officer
Providing financial and investment services and related corporate services at Development West Coast, shaping the economic, social and cultural fabric of the West Coast region.
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Mining Information Session Sparks Interest
Around 80 attend mining info session in Reefton.
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December economic update - Infometrics
Economic activity across the West Coast fell 1.3% in the year to December 2024, according to Infometrics' provisional GDP estimates.
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West Coast scholarship students gain valuable experience
Development West Coast (DWC) scholarship recipients Iris Reynolds and Cameron Dickey gained hands-on healthcare experience at Te Nīkau Hospital through Te Kōunga o Te Hiringa Gary Coghlan Studentship Programme this summer.
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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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Hokitika Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 26 March
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Hokitika on 26 March.
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South Westland Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 26 & 27 March
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in South Westland on 26 & 27 March.
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IRD Introduction to Business Seminar- Hokitika
Are you in business or starting a business? Join our free in person seminar to learn about income tax, and we'll introduce some of our key tools and resources to help make it easier for you to manage your obligations.
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Reefton Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 2 April
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Reefton on 2 April.
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Westport Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 2 April
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 2 April.
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Co.Starters Business Development Programme
A ten week course designed to help you find the best approach to starting and growing a business.
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West Coast leadership programme
A series of workshops delivered by NZIML on the core facets of leadership and management.
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West Coast Governance Programme
Governance workshops on the key roles and responsibilities of the board and individual directors.
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