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.
University 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.
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Business awards guest speaker announced
Sacha Coburn is confirmed as the guest speaker for the 2024 Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards.
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Ngāti Waewae partners with West Coast Pie Co. for new eatery
Ngāti Waewae announce a new partnership with Emily Lucas and The West Coast Pie Company for the upcoming launch of 'The Paparoa’, an eatery set within the new Punangairi Visitor Centre in Punakaiki.
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Call for Coast businesses offering work experience for local students
Development West Coast (DWC) is looking to connect West Coast tertiary students studying outside the region with work experience on the Coast during their academic breaks.
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Upskill winds down
Upskill West Coast, an initiative aimed at addressing skill shortages across the region, has come to a close after four years of successful operation.
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Training environmental leaders on the West Coast
Whenua Iti Outdoors’ recent Kaitiaki Leadership programme provided a unique opportunity for 11 students (aged 16 to 18) to develop essential leadership skills through nature connection and stewardship on the West Coast.
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Greymouth Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 9 October
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Greymouth on 9 October.
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Hokitika Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 9 October
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Hokitika on 9 October.
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Business Mentor Event: Mentoring is for Everyone
Join us to learn more about the value of Mentoring and for the opportunity to meet Mentors and Business owners in West Coast.
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Westport Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 16 October
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 16 October
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South Westland Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 16 & 17 October
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in South Westland on 16 & 17 October.
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Reefton Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 6 November
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Reefton on 6 November.
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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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