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.
Strongest 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 moreCoast lauded on American tv
Reefton has been received a big plug on American television on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert thanks to guest, New Zealander Phil Keoghan.
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 moreTechweek 24: Stem Class
Join us for an exciting STEM course focused on robotics at Te Whare Matihiko.
Learn moreTechweek 24: Laser Cutting Demo
Demonstration of the MakerSpace Laser Cutter to include 3mm particle board, acrylic, leather.
Learn moreTechweek 24: Accessibility in Technology
From designing to development, we'll show you how to create technology that works for all users.
Learn moreTechweek 24: Let’s Talk Game Theory!
Join us at EPIC Center, Westport for a talk by game industry veteran Ray Long.
Learn moreTechweek 24: The AI Advantage: Redefine Your Business - Westport
In the rapidly evolving business landscape, staying ahead isn't just an advantage—it's a necessity.
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 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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