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.
We're Recruiting - Events and Administration Manager
DWC is seeking an Events and Administration Manager to join the team.
Learn moreWe're Recruiting - Technology Officer
DWC is seeking a Technology Officer to join the team.
Learn moreMining information session sparks interest in West Coast opportunities
Development West Coast (DWC), the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ), and Buller High School recently collaborated to host a Mining Information Session.
Learn moreCoast gains jobs and visitors
The West Coast economy remains in the thick of it, with tough operating conditions according to Infometrics’ latest economic update.
Learn more40-Gram gold nugget found on the West Coast
Father and son duo recently unearthed a 40-gram gold nugget while prospecting on the West Coast.
Learn moreWest Coast wows international travel agents
The West Coast recently hosted a mega familiarisation tour (famil), giving international travel agents hands-on experience to help them better promote the region to clients around the world.
Learn moreGreymouth Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 12 February
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Greymouth on 12 February .
Learn moreHokitika Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 12 February
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Hokitika on 12 February.
Learn moreWestport Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 19 February
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 19 February.
Learn moreSouth Westland Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 26 & 27 February
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in South Westland on 26 & 27 February.
Learn moreReefton Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 5 March
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Reefton on 5 March.
Learn moreKaramea Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 20 March
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Karamea on 20 March.
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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