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.
West Coast tourism operators engage key partners in Auckland
Last week Development West Coast (DWC) led a mission to Auckland, meeting key tourism partners to help promote the region.
Learn moreDWC seeks feedback from local businesses
Development West Coast is calling on local businesses to provide feedback on how the organisation can better serve the needs of the region.
Learn moreWest Coast students explore nature-based career opportunities
Students from Westland High, South Westland Area School, Papa Taiao Earth Care, and Te Hono O Nga Waka and John Paul II gathered at Wadeson Island Hokitika for an immersive event aimed at exploring nature-based careers.
Learn moreScholarship recipients in same class
Three Development West Coast (DWC) tertiary scholarship recipients have found themselves sharing a classroom at Lincoln University.
Learn moreWest Coast leads NZ in GDP growth for December quarter
The West Coast economy grew 1.1% over the year to December 2023, outpacing the national average of 0.7%.
Learn moreReefton's population nearly triples with motorhome rally
Over the weekend, Reefton played host to the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association's (NZMCA) National Motorhome Rally, drawing approximately 1,500 attendees in 800 motorhomes and caravans.
Learn moreCommunity Governance Workshop - Westport
Development West Coast (DWC), supported by the Lottery Minister’s Discretionary Fund, is pleased to offer community governance training, from Karamea to Haast and facilitated by Westlake Governance.
Learn moreCO.STARTERS Westport - 2024
Apply now for the CO.STARTERS business start-up and development programme returning to Westport in 2024!
Learn moreWestport Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 1 May
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 1 May.
Learn moreReefton Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 1 May
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Reefton on 1 May.
Learn moreCommunity Governance Workshop - Greymouth
Development West Coast (DWC), supported by the Lottery Minister’s Discretionary Fund, is pleased to offer community governance training, from Karamea to Haast and facilitated by Westlake Governance.
Learn moreGreymouth Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 8 May
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Greymouth on 8 May.
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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