The brewery had faced challenges due to limited brewing capacity making it difficult to keep up with the rising demand for their beer. With the assistance of DWC, Woodstock Brewing Co. made strategic investments in new equipment and upgraded their brewing area.
"Without that support we wouldn't have been able to put our beer into other venues. We needed that capacity to brew, to supply," Leanne Cutler explained.
Leanne and Colin opened a new Woodstock venue in Christchurch late last year. This marks the addition of a third Woodstock Hotel to their portfolio, alongside the existing establishments in Hokitika and Greymouth. The new venue proudly serves Woodstock Brewing Co.'s beer on tap, further expanding their reach and customer base.
Business support stories
Glacier Country Business Support Fund
Faced with the COVID-19 travel restrictions, Glacier Country found itself amongst the hardest hit areas in New Zealand. With businesses in the area struggling for survival and cash flow becoming an urgent necessity, DWC established the Glacier Country Business Support Fund (GCBSF) in March 2021
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Old West Coast school converted into luxury apartments
The old school in Reefton has been converted into fully furnished luxury apartments to help address the accommodation shortage.
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West Coast premium wild game pies
Emily Lucas opened the doors of a new bakery in Westport last month. Through her business the West Coast Pie Company she aims to change consumer thinking about wild game meat.
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Support for Rough and Tumble Lodge
DWC support helps transition the Rough and Tumble Bush Lodge into West Coast ownership and maintain local employment.
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Homebuilders finds a home with support from DWC
Homebuilders West Coast Trust has settled into a new home after its former building was flooded in July last year.
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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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New dental clinic set to create jobs in Hokitika
Construction of a purpose-built dental surgery in Hokitika is underway with support from DWC.
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Support for gaming company
Next-generation gaming company developing exciting new and innovative gaming content from Westport.
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DWC support a game changer
To keep up with increasing demand for products, local business approaches DWC for assistance.
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Westpeak New Zealand builds new warehouse
Commercial finance from DWC enables company to build warehousing operation on the West Coast.
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Free range eggs on the West Coast
Support helps Westport business meet demand for free-range eggs
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Off the beaten track in a Unimog
DWC support helps establishment and development of new tour.
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Award-winning West Coast bacon
Support from DWC allows Harihari business to create new jobs.
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