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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.
Oct. 11, 2021
We're recruiting - Accounts Assistant
DWC is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join its team.
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Sept. 30, 2021
Co.Starters graduation night in Westport
Business pitches and collaboration marked the recent celebration night in Westport for the participants of Development West Coast’s Co.Starters progr…
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Sept. 29, 2021
DWC pledges $3.57 million to Westport flood recovery
Development West Coast (DWC) Trustees have approved in principle a $3.57 million package to support Westport’s flood recovery.
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Sept. 28, 2021
From employee to business owner
Support from Development West Coast enables Hokitika man to transition from employee to business owner with six staff.
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Sept. 28, 2021
Helping our students and school leavers
Latham Martin has recently started in the role of Vocational Coordinator at Development West Coast for the MSD funded Mahi Tai Poutini: Education to …
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Sept. 28, 2021
Weed Free Tai Poutini project
A Development West Coast led project, through the Kotahitanga ki te Uru partnership, will provide work for up to 21 people.
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Oct. 26, 2021
Virtual Distribution Panel Discussions: "Sharing the Risk" Session 1
Join us for ATEC’s member exclusive Virtual Distribution Panel Discussions with industry buyer and seller leaders. “Sharing the risk – the post-covid…
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West Coast Procurement Training Course
West Coast Procurement Training Course & NZQA NZ Certificate in Infrastructure Procurement Procedures Level 6 (qual no. 3179).
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Directors Duties Seminar - refresher and cautionary tales
As a director of a registered company, you have obligations to your company and shareholders, and responsibilities under the Companies Act 1993.
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Nov. 9, 2021
Virtual Distribution Panel Discussions: "Sharing the Risk" Session 2
Join us for ATEC’s member exclusive Virtual Distribution Panel Discussions with industry buyer and seller leaders. “Sharing the risk – the post-covid…
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Human Resource Management for Non-HR workshop
Positive, progressive leadership is more important than ever now after working through, managing staff, and experiencing what 2020 had to offer.
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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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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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