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.
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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Big turnout for Coast Employment Expo
About 1200 students from secondary schools throughout the West Coast attended two West Coast Employment Expos held this week in Greymouth and Westport.
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Australian Visitors Invited to Experience Winter Differently
More Australian visitors will experience New Zealand's Central South Island thanks to a combined regional tourism campaign aimed at our neighbours across the ditch.
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Helping Coasters stay warm
Around 1,000 homes across the West Coast have been insulated and heated through the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme, thanks to support from Development West Coast (DWC).
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Lunch n Learn Series: TikTok 101 presented by Sophie Piearcy
Think TikTok is just for teenagers? Think again. In this practical session, you’ll learn why TikTok is one of the fastest-growing and most powerful marketing platforms—no matter your audience.
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Westport Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 18 June
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 18 June.
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Business Capability Series - Leadership Training (Hokitika)
Join us for an interactive leadership training session led by Tania Jones, Director of Productive People.
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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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Business Capability Series - Leadership Training (Westport)
Join us for an interactive leadership training session led by Tania Jones, Director of Productive People.
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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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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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