Pathways Leadership Hui
Successful Pathways Leadership Hui brings together industry and education leaders in Greymouth.
Learn moreEntrepreneurs shine at CO.STARTERS graduation
The recent Celebration Night in Greymouth marked the successful conclusion of Development West Coast’s CO.STARTERS business startup and development programme.
Learn moreAuckland ITO Sales Calls – April 2024
Development West Coast will be in Auckland conducting sales calls with inbound tourism operators (ITOs) in April 2024. We are seeking interest from West Coast tourism businesses that wish to promote their products to a highly focused trade and incentive clientele.
Learn moreChinese ITO New Year Event 2024
Development West Coast is delighted to invite you to participate in a Chinese New Year event in Auckland on Thursday, 8 February 2024. We are seeking interest from businesses that want to work with Chinese Inbound Tourism Operators (ITOs).
Learn moreDWC invests $3m in Westland Mineral Sands
Minerals, ports and logistics company WMS Group is proud to be strengthening ties with the West Coast community by partnering with Development West Coast.
Learn moreŌparara Basin waharoa unveiled
A waharoa (gateway) marking the entry to a viewpoint of the Ōparara Basin north of Karamea was unveiled yesterday signalling the completion of a major upgrade to visitor facilities.
Learn moreWest Coast economy grows by $41 million
Economic activity in the West Coast region increased by $41m to $2,432m over the year to September 2023.
Learn moreRangatahi Day Out - Nature Economy Pathways a Hit
West Coast students explored nature-based career opportunities at Dixon Park in Greymouth at an immersive event that was well received by rangatahi and community leaders.
Learn moreWest Coast summer campaign underway
Development West Coast's summer campaign is focused on driving awareness for the Coast as a visitor destination.
Learn moreMonumental Ancestor: Wētā Workshop Unveils New Zealand's Largest Masterpiece
Descendants of the Poutini Ngāi Tahu Warrior Chief, Tūhuru, have travelled to Wētā Workshop in Wellington to bless the first-ever hyper-realistic representation of their ancestor, as part of the eagerly awaited tourism experience, the Pounamu Pathway.
Learn moreGraduates of DWC leadership course ready to apply new skills
The 2023 West Coast Leadership Programme wrapped up in Hokitika with nineteen new graduates from a range of West Coast industries and sectors.
Learn moreUpskill West Coast takes home EDNZ Award
Development West Coast took home the award for ‘Best practice for Collaboration’ at the recent Economic Development New Zealand Awards for the Upskill West Coast project.
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