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.
Techweek 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 moreStrongest job growth in a decade
Economic activity on the West Coast rose 0.3% in the year to March 2024, slightly ahead of national growth of 0.2%, according to Infometrics provisional GDP estimates.
Learn moreWe're recruiting - Economic Development Project Manager
DWC is looking for an economic development project manager to join the economic development team.
Learn moreWest Coast on show at TRENZ
Development West Coast led a delegation of West Coast tourism operators to New Zealand’s biggest travel trade event, TRENZ, held in Wellington.
Learn morePredator Control Partnership installs new ‘Smart Trap’
A partnership involving the Paparoa Wildlife Trust, Motukiekie Wilderness Trust and the Rainy Creek Ecological Trust continues to protect native wildlife in the Grey District.
Learn moreTechweek 24: EPIC colouring competition
Bring your artwork to life during Techweek with EPIC Westport! Winners of our colouring in competition will get their artwork animated!
Learn moreTechweek 24: What's Free in Technology
Hosted by WestTech, discover the wonders of opensource computing and just how much technology you can use for free.
Learn moreTechweek 24: Tuesday Tech Clinic
Tech Clinic is for anyone! Our tech team are here to help with technical advice for your workplace, your home computing needs or business start ups.
Learn moreMBIE Tourism Webinar: Proposed changes to the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy
This webinar will provide context and information for the public about the proposed International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) changes.
Learn moreHokitika Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 22 May
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Hokitika on 22 May.
Learn moreTechweek 24: The AI Advantage: Redefine Your Business - Franz Josef
In the rapidly evolving business landscape, staying ahead isn't just an advantage—it's a necessity.
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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