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.
Westport secures new air service for Wellington connection
Buller District Council (BDC) announces a change of air service provider for Westport flights to and from Wellington.
Learn moreMBD Contracting Ltd wins Supreme Award
West Coast businesses gathered last night in Greymouth at Shantytown to celebrate excellence and innovation at the 2024 Development West Coast (DWC) Leading Light Business Excellence Awards.
Learn more2025 Development West Coast Tertiary Scholarships announced
The 2025 Development West Coast (DWC) Tertiary Scholarships were awarded to five exceptional West Coast students at a ceremony last night.
Learn moreRare Tawaki penguins hatch chicks in South Westland's rainforests
The Tawaki, or Fiordland Crested Penguin, one of the world’s rarest penguin species, have once again returned to the coastal rainforests of Lake Moeraki, South Westland, for their annual breeding season.
Learn moreKōtuku breeding site safer than ever
The kōtuku (white heron) have returned to their only New Zealand nesting site on the West Coast – and this season, it will be predator-free.
Learn moreUniversity of Canterbury Student Volunteers Make a Difference on the West Coast
A vibrant group of 70 students from the University of Canterbury’s Student Volunteering Army recently descended upon Lake Brunner for a transformative weekend of community service.
Learn moreHokitika Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 23 October
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Hokitika on 23 October.
Learn moreVISTR Data Session & DWC Quarterly Update
To help prepare for the fast approaching summer season, you’re invited to an online VISTR data session and DWC quarterly update.
Learn moreWestport Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 30 October
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 30 October
Learn moreLunch 'n Learn Sessions: Your Journey to Trade Readiness - Part 1
Your Journey to Trade Readiness is a series of three workshops that will focus on supporting operators to become Trade Ready.
Learn moreReefton Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 6 November
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Reefton on 6 November.
Learn moreLunch 'n Learn Sessions: Your Journey to Trade Readiness - Part 2
Your Journey to Trade Readiness is a series of three workshops that will focus on supporting operators to become Trade Ready.
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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