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.
Tai Poutini Students Support Local Conservation Efforts
Last week, as part of their ecology and conservation studies, Tai Poutini students spent time being educated by conservation experts from the Paparoa Wildlife Trust and the Predator Free Te Kinga project.
Learn moreRangatahi Day Out - Nature Economy Pathways
Buller High School students explored nature-based career opportunities at Westport’s Floating Basin.
Learn moreRichmond Quay project
Planning is progressing on the design of the new combined Grey District Library and commercial development on Richmond Quay.
Learn moreWest Coast businesses dig deep for World Environment Day
Conservation Volunteers New Zealand’s Corporate Planting Challenge for World Environment Day at Barrytown Flats
Learn moreKaramea Walking Tree wins 2024 Tree of the Year New Zealand
The New Zealand Arboricultural Association (NZ Arb) is delighted to announce The Walking Tree as the winner of the 2024 Tree of the Year New Zealand award.
Learn moreWe're recruiting - Destination and Tourism Manager
DWC is looking for a Destination and Tourism Manager to join its team.
Learn moreHokitika Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 17 July
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Hokitika on 17 July.
Learn moreSouth Westland Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 17 & 18 July
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in South Westland on 17 & 18 July.
Learn moreHow to leverage WeChat Pay for your tourism business
Join us for an exclusive online session with Alice Hou, Senior Business Development Manager at WeChat Pay Oceania.
Learn moreKaramea Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 23 July
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Karamea on 23 July.
Learn moreAuckland ITO Sales Calls - July 2024
Development West Coast is delighted to invite you to participate in the July ITO sales calls held in Auckland.
Learn moreWestport Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 24 July
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 24 July.
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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