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.
DWC takes home Gold Award
Development West Coast received a Gold Award for ‘Best use of media relations’ at the 2022 Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) Awards held at the Civic Centre in Auckland on Friday evening.
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West Coast businesses celebrated at Awards
Franz Josef-based Waiho Hot Tubs has taken the Supreme Award at the 2022 Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards, held at Shantytown on Friday evening.
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DWC support for Tech Roadshow
Development West Coast has teamed up with Digital Natives Academy, Victory Up, Drive Safe West Coast and Go With Tourism to hold a Tech roadshow for Techweek22.
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West Coast leads NZ in GDP growth
The West Coast regional economy grew 5.3% in the March 2022 quarter, leaving annual growth up 9.3% in the 12 months to March 2022, according to data released by Infometrics.
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Business Awards tickets now on sale
Join us at the 2022 Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards.
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Karamea Co.Starters Graduate
Business pitches and collaboration marked the recent celebration night in Karamea for the participants of Development West Coast’s Co.Starters programme.
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Outward Bound Scholarship! For Classic 21 Day Course in June!
Outward Bound 21 Day Classic course - Scholarship Opportunity!
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Introduction To Google Docs
Google Docs is a free Word Processing tool that is part of the Google Suite of tools. It allows for everything you’d expect from a word processor as well as some fantastic team collaboration tools
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ONLINE: Payroll Foundation Skills (Level1)
This entry level payroll course covers off the basic payroll process steps and payroll activities that are present in any payroll application.
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Introduction to Spreadsheets
Introduction to Spreadsheets, including:
● Navigate the app.
● Enter data quickly & efficiently
● The basics of formulas & functions.
● Create a simple pie & bar chart.
Lead Forward 10 Week Course - Register now
Join Astiana Trouland from Hauora Coaching during June-August to enrich your workplace with wellness and lead from a place of confidence!
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Anthony Harper: The AH Workplace Webinar Series
A fantastic opportunity to join Anthony Harper’s Webinar Series about employment and health and safety over the coming months. The first of the series includes Tourism Export Council of NZ’s CEO Lynda Keene.
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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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