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.
Pathways Leadership Hui
Successful Pathways Leadership Hui brings together industry and education leaders in Greymouth.
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Entrepreneurs shine at CO.STARTERS graduation
The recent Celebration Night in Greymouth marked the successful conclusion of Development West Coast’s CO.STARTERS business startup and development programme.
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Chinese ITO New Year Event 2024
Development West Coast is delighted to invite you to participate in a Chinese New Year event in Auckland on Thursday, 8 February 2024. We are seeking interest from businesses that want to work with Chinese Inbound Tourism Operators (ITOs).
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DWC invests $3m in Westland Mineral Sands
Minerals, ports and logistics company WMS Group is proud to be strengthening ties with the West Coast community by partnering with Development West Coast.
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Ōparara Basin waharoa unveiled
A waharoa (gateway) marking the entry to a viewpoint of the Ōparara Basin north of Karamea was unveiled yesterday signalling the completion of a major upgrade to visitor facilities.
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West Coast economy grows by $41 million
Economic activity in the West Coast region increased by $41m to $2,432m over the year to September 2023.
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WestTECH - Publish your own eBook
This course is being run as part of the WestTECH Term 4 programme.
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Greymouth Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 6 December
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Greymouth on 6 December.
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Reefton Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 6 December
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Reefton on 6 December.
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Hokitika Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 13 December
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Hokitika on 13 December.
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Westport Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 13 December
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 13 December.
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TNZ Kiwi Link Japan and Korea 2024
Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) is pleased to invite representatives of the New Zealand tourism industry to participate in the Kiwi Link Japan and Korea, 2024.
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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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