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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.
Sept. 20, 2021
We're recruiting - Tourism and Events Executive
DWC is seeking a focused, driven and results-orientated person to join the Destination Management team.
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Sept. 20, 2021
We're recruiting - Marketing and Campaign Executive
DWC is looking for a Marketing and Campaign Executive to join its Destination and Tourism Team.
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Sept. 5, 2021
Leading Light Business Awards postponed to March
Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards postponed to March 2022.
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Aug. 31, 2021
DWC Delivery Rebate Scheme
DWC offers rebates of $10 per delivery to help West Coast businesses through Level 3.
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Aug. 31, 2021
Tourism support for Westland businesses
New business support for tourism operators in five South Island regions (including Westland) can be accessed from this week, with specialist local ag…
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Aug. 31, 2021
Development West Coast releases 2021 annual report
Development West Coast has released its annual report for the year ended 31 March 2021. The report highlights a year of extremes - economic disruptio…
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The Design Windows West Coast Sports Awards 2021
A premier evening celebrating West Coast sporting achievements - Updates
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Digital Upskilling Workshop - Westport
A practical, hands-on workshop designed to give tourism businesses the know-how, confidence and skills to make the most of the online space.
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Digital Upskilling Workshop - Hokitika
A practical, hands-on workshop designed to give tourism businesses the know-how, confidence and skills to make the most of the online space.
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Digital Upskilling Workshop - Franz Josef
A practical, hands-on workshop designed to give tourism businesses the know-how, confidence and skills to make the most of the online space.
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Capability 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.
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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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