Scholarship recipients in same class
Three Development West Coast (DWC) tertiary scholarship recipients have found themselves sharing a classroom at Lincoln University.
Learn moreWest 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%.
Learn moreWe're recruiting - Project Manager - Economic Development
DWC is looking for an economic development project manager to join the economic development team.
Learn moreReefton'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.
Learn moreWest Coast Mayors, Chairs and Iwi ministerial briefing to new government
Regional leaders from West Coast Councils, Iwi and Development West Coast have prepared a ministerial briefing document for the new government outlining several key areas to support the West Coast’s future economic growth.
Learn moreBumper January for the Coast
Visitor spending on the West Coast in January was 10.3% higher than in January 2023, outperforming the national rate of 6.8%.
Learn moreDWC Roadshow and Networking Events
Get ready for the DWC Roadshow, coming to a location near you. From Karamea to Franz Josef, this Roadshow is designed to inform you about DWC’s range of services and activities
Learn moreFree Community Governance Workshops
Development West Coast is bringing community governance training to the West Coast.
Learn morePaparoa predator control partnership attracts funding to preserve natural biodiversity
An effort to preserve native wildlife and habitats on the West Coast has received a significant boost through a collaboration between the Motukiekie Wilderness Trust, Paparoa Wildlife Trust and the Rainy Creek Ecological Restoration Trust.
Learn moreWest Coast innovation
An internship with Greymouth business Quality Machining has provided DWC scholarship recipient Clark Fountain first-hand experience of West Coast ingenuity.
Learn morePounamu Pathway - The Museum of Kawatiri is now open
The Coaltown Museum in Westport has undergone a remarkable transformation, emerging as The Museum of Kawatiri, the second experience centre to open along the Pounamu Pathway.
Learn moreWest Coast Business Gets Rare Aussie Visitor
Dion Arnold, the owner of White Heron Sanctuary Tours in Whataroa, recently had a delightful surprise during one of his tours when a rare Pacific Heron made an unexpected appearance.
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