Business support
Development West Coast (DWC) is here to help you build capabilities, gain knowledge, connect with the right people and grow your business.
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Stories of people who have set up innovative businesses on the West Coast.
DWC facilitates a range of networking events, training, and workshops in conjunction with key partners to provide relevant topics that West Coast business will find useful.
Community 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.
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CO.STARTERS Westport - 2024
Apply now for the CO.STARTERS business start-up and development programme returning to Westport in 2024!
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Westport Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 1 May
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 1 May.
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Reefton Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 1 May
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Reefton on 1 May.
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Community 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.
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Greymouth Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 8 May
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Greymouth on 8 May.
Learn moreCommercial Finance & Lending
DWC is able to provide a range of commercial financing options for West Coast businesses, including commercial lending and equity investment.
News
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.
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DWC 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.
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West 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.
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Scholarship recipients in same class
Three Development West Coast (DWC) tertiary scholarship recipients have found themselves sharing a classroom at Lincoln University.
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West 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%.
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Reefton'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.
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