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.
Predator 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 moreKaramea Walking Tree, finalist for Tree of the Year NZ
This week sees the launch of Tree of the Year NZ 2024. The competition invites New Zealanders to select their favourite from a shortlist of six much loved trees spread across the country.
Learn moreWe're Recruiting - Trade and Marketing Executive
DWC is seeking a Trade and Marketing Executive to join its Destination Management team.
Learn moreWe're Recruiting - Tourism Executive (Fixed Term - Maternity Cover)
DWC is seeking a Tourism Executive to join its Destination Management team.
Learn moreExpression of Interest: Lease tenancies at new Greymouth library
Are you a business or organisation looking for a prime location to engage with the vibrant Greymouth community? Look no further!
Learn moreFederation Mining - Project Funding update
Federation Mining is pleased to provide an update on the funding of the Snowy River Mine project on the West Coast of the New Zealand South Island.
Learn moreTRENZ 2024
TRENZ is New Zealand’s largest international tourism business event and most important event of the year on the tourism events calendar.
Learn moreCoast Employment Expo
Discover local opportunities, Explore local possibilities, Connect with local industries.
Learn moreWestport Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 15 May
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 15 May.
Learn moreSouth Westland Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 15 May
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in South Westland on 15 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 moreCommunity Governance Workshop - Franz Josef
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 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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