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.
Governance training on the West Coast
Over the past three months DWC has hosted seven community governance workshops across the region from Karamea to Franz Josef.
Learn moreWill Karamea's walking tree get caught napping?
It is the last week to vote for Tree of the Year NZ 2024, and competitors are hot on the heals of early leader - the Karamea Walking Tree.
Learn moreNew Zealand’s minerals future
Resources Minister Shane Jones unveiled his vision for the minerals industry in Blackball on the West Coast. He plans to double export earnings in mining by 2035.
Learn moreVolunteers working to protect kiwi along the Kawatiri Coastal Trail
Last week volunteers for the Tōtara Ōkari Kiwi Enhancement Project (TOKEN) were out on the Kawatiri Coastal trail (KCT), checking predator control traps.
Learn moreTechweek kicks off on the Coast
West Coast innovators will be in the spotlight this week as the region joins a national week celebrating technology.
Learn moreCoast shows off career options
Development West Coast (DWC), in collaboration with the Mayor Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) and the Grey and Buller District Councils, hosted West Coast Employment Expos in Westport and Greymouth this week.
Learn moreHokitika Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 5 June
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Hokitika on 5 June.
Learn moreReefton Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 5 June
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Reefton on 5 June.
Learn moreBusiness Capability Series - The Journey to Tourism Trade Relationships (Franz Josef)
This workshop is for tourism operators and professionals eager to understand and navigate the tourism trade market.
Learn moreBusiness Capability Series - The Journey to Tourism Trade Relationships (Hokitika)
This workshop is for tourism operators and professionals eager to understand and navigate the tourism trade market.
Learn moreGreymouth Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 12 June
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Greymouth on 12 June.
Learn moreWestport Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 12 June
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 12 June.
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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