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.
The Design Windows West Coast Sports Awards 2021
A premier evening celebrating West Coast sporting achievements held inside the Shantytown Heritage Park on Saturday 16 October 2021.
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DWC Leading Light Business Excellence Awards 2021
The Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards will be held this year on Thursday 18 November.
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CO.STARTERS Greymouth
DWC's Co.Starters business start-up and development programme set to begin on 7 September in Greymouth.
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AgFest 2022
Farmlands AgFest is an event for everyone and is now going into its 5th successful event.
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DWC is able to provide a range of commercial financing options for West Coast businesses, including commercial lending and equity investment.
News
DWC Delivery Rebate Scheme
DWC offers rebates of $10 per delivery to help West Coast businesses through Level 3.
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Tourism support for Westland businesses
New business support for tourism operators in five South Island regions (including Westland) can be accessed from this week, with specialist local ag…
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Development West Coast releases 2021 annual report
Development West Coast has released its annual report for the year ended 31 March 2021. The report highlights a year of extremes - economic disruptio…
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West Coast Tourism Strategy
Presentation: West Coast Tourism FY 2022 strategy and our activity as we transition through different COVID-19 levels.
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Domestic Visitor Perception Research August 2021
Domestic Visitor Perception Research August 2021
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COVID-19 Resurgence Support Payment now open
Applications are now open for the COVID-19 Resurgence Support Payment.
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