What's Happening

Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce together with Development West Coast invites you to attend:

The GST Change Explained

For more information please click here.

Short Courses

Other Training Opportunities

Accounting for Non-Accountants, 12 & 13 August.

Please click here for more information on other upcoming training opportunities.

West Coast Business Landscape

Please click here for economic trends and indicators.

Investment Info

DWC has funds invested of over $90m.  The Trustees have developed a Statement of Investment Policies and Objectives (SIPO) and a Treasury Policy to provide a framework for the Investment Fund. In addition, the Trust Deed requires the Trustees to appoint Investment Advisors to assist and make recommendations for the Fund.  DWC’s advisors are JB Were and Bancorp Treasury Services Limited.

 

Development West Coast

Development West Coast was set up as a Charitable Trust to manage, invest and distribute income from a $92 million fund received from the Government in 2001. This fund was as an adjustment package for the loss of indigenous forestry and privatisation of much infrastructure on the West Coast in the late 1990s.
Our objectives are to promote employment and generate sustainable economic benefits on the West Coast. To achieve this we invest in business and regional development projects that benefit West Coasters - now and in the future.
More information about some of the business and regional development projects our organisation is involved in can be found through the links below.

Business Services

Development West Coast offers a wide range of services to the region's business community. We aim to deliver the assistance, tools and knowledge that West Coast businesses need to grow and fulfill their potential.
 

Regional Partnerships

Our partnerships are helping increase economic and business performance, grow domestic and international tourism, enhance educational achievement and build capability within industry and businesses.
 

Business Finance

If you’re starting or expanding a business, we may be able to help.

For more information check out our range of finance options for businesses.
 

Community / MDI

Development West Coast provides financial support by way of grants, loans, donations and sponsorships to community organisations that contribute to the two key outcomes of the Trust Deed around sustainable employment and economic benefit for the West Coast.

News   

Chairman's Monthly Release - June 2010. Please click here to view it.

Media Release - Buller River Adventure Group buys Punakaiki Crafts and Cafe' business. Please click here to view the release in full. 

Media Release - Development West Coast invests in key tourist accommodation. Please click here to view the release in full.

Media Release - Sustainable step for business training. Please click here to view the release in full.                  

Media Release - Antarctic Centre invests over $4 million into to South Island tourism. Please click here to view the release in full.

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