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.
Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) Update: Omicron
TECNZ Update: Omicron - Self Isolating financial support - Traffic light guidance
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We're recruiting - Tourism and Events Executive
DWC is seeking a customer-focused, driven and results-orientated person to join its Destination Management team as a Tourism and Events Executive.
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We're recruiting - Marketing and Campaign Executive
DWC is seeking a Marketing and Campaign Executive to join its Destination Management team.
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Development West Coast Tertiary Scholarships awarded
The inaugural Development West Coast Tertiary Scholarships have been awarded to Rachel Morris, Scarlett Hamilton, Clark Fountain, Jack Stead-Wilson a…
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We're recruiting - Business Capability Advisor
DWC is looking for a Business Capability Advisor to join its Economic Development team.
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Recording: TECNZ Member Forum
Recording and slides from the recent Tourism Export Council of New Zealand member forum. The panelists provide insightful international centric updat…
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Webinar: Federated Farmers - Secrets of Resilient People
Three of New Zealand’s foremost motivational speakers on resilience and mental wellbeing will offer tips for farmers and growers in a series of free …
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Webinar: Online Collaborating and File Sharing
Digital Skills Series: Online Collaborating and File Sharing looks at groups simultaneously working with documents online.
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Webinar: Selling Online
Digital Skills Series: Selling Online - Creating online stores and payment processing
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Webinar: Creating and Publishing an eBook
Digital Skills Series: Creating and Publishing an eBook - Learn how to publish and market your eBook
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Webinar: Creating Feedback Forms with Google
Digital Skills Series: Creating Feedback Forms with Google - Create registration forms, surveys and questionnaires with Google.
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Hauora Coaching - Lead Forward 10 week course
This course is designed for business owners, senior managers & leaders responsible for the health, safety & wellbeing of the people within th…
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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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