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Development West Coast Annual Report Released
Wednesday, 28 August 2024, 12:05 pm | Development West Coast
Development West Coast strategic shift drives record investment More >>
"It Is Open For Business" - Development West Coast CEO Heath Milne
Thursday, 12 October 2023, 11:21 am | Development West Coast
Development West Coast [DWC] Chief Executive Heath Milne says the region is "open for business". He says there's been a steady increase in small businesses forming in the region over the last two to three years, but larger more established businesses ... More >>
Work Has Started On A West Coast Renewable Energy Strategy
Wednesday, 27 April 2022, 5:29 pm | Development West Coast
The second priority project from the recently launched Te Whanaketanga Te Tai Poutini West Coast Strategy 2050 is now underway. The Renewable Energy Solutions project aims to unlock the potential within our Region by developing a comprehensive Te Tai ... More >>
New Car Up For Jabs On The West Coast
Saturday, 27 November 2021, 5:48 pm | Development West Coast
Development West Coast has partnered with Grey Ford in an effort to boost the West Coast’s lagging vaccination rate. Simply have both your vaccinations before 24 December and you’re automatically entered to win a brand new car! The “Car Up ... More >>
Holiday Booster: $100 Off West Coast Packages
Friday, 5 November 2021, 3:34 pm | Development West Coast
Development West Coast’s Holiday Booster campaign is offering $100 off West Coast packages to entice people to explore the West Coast and make the most of the upcoming summer months. With special offers from world-class operators, DWC, in partnership ... More >>
DWC Support Brings Aged Care Housing Project A Step Closer For Greymouth
Friday, 5 November 2021, 10:38 am | Development West Coast
A new shared housing facility for older people is a step closer to being built in Greymouth, thanks to a $500,000 commitment from Development West Coast (DWC) and land donated by the Grey District Council (GDC). Local group Abbeyfield Greymouth ... More >>
DWC Announces New West Coast Tertiary Scholarships
Monday, 1 November 2021, 4:01 pm | Development West Coast
Development West Coast (DWC) is pleased to announce the establishment of four tertiary scholarships as a way to keep talented West Coasters working in West Coast businesses. DWC Chief Executive Heath Milne says: “The annual scholarships are designed to ... More >>
DWC Pledges $3.57 Million To Westport Flood Recovery
Tuesday, 28 September 2021, 5:15 pm | Development West Coast
Development West Coast (DWC) Trustees have approved in principle a $3.57 million package to support Westport’s flood recovery. DWC Chair Renee Rooney said Trustees were keen to support the recovery, acknowledging the flooding in July was a significant ... More >>
Development West Coast releases 2021 annual report
Tuesday, 31 August 2021, 9:19 am | Development West Coast
Development West Coast (DWC) has released its annual report for the year ended 31 March 2021. The report highlights a year of extremes - economic disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic and record engagement and support for local businesses. During ... More >>
West Coast Business Awards Entries Open
Thursday, 22 July 2021, 6:46 am | Development West Coast
Entries are now open for the 2021 Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards. The gala event will be held on Thursday 18 November at the West Coast Events Centre at Shantytown. After the 2020 event was postponed due to COVID-19, ... More >>
West Coast Encourages Kiwis To Get ‘Hands On’
Thursday, 1 July 2021, 4:12 pm | Development West Coast
In the face of uncertainty around the trans-Tasman bubble the West Coast has launched a domestic marketing campaign giving Kiwis the chance to win a ‘Hands On’ West Coast adventure. “Australians have traditionally been our biggest international ... More >>
DWC Approves $5m Glacier Country Business Support Fund
Monday, 29 March 2021, 4:00 pm | Development West Coast
Development West Coast (DWC) trustees have approved a $5 million Glacier Country Business Support Fund (GCBSF) in response to the current crisis in Franz Josef, Fox Glacier and the surrounding settlements. “Glacier Country has been one of the hardest ... More >>
DWC Commits $5m Towards Glacier Country.
Thursday, 4 March 2021, 8:50 am | Development West Coast
Development West Coast (DWC) has committed $5 million towards a package to help protect the social and economic fabric of the Glacier Country. A recent survey conducted by DWC and the Glacier Country Tourism Group has revealed the devastating impact ... More >>
Development West Coast Releases 2020 Report
Thursday, 26 November 2020, 4:07 pm | Development West Coast
Development West Coast (DWC) has released a report on its operations with unaudited financial information for the year ended 31 March 2020. The report highlights a year of extremes - record engagement with local businesses and a financial year disrupted ... More >>
‘Wikipedian At Large’ Coming To The West Coast
Wednesday, 2 September 2020, 10:57 am | Development West Coast
Development West Coast (DWC) is bringing New Zealand’s Wikipedian at Large, Dr Mike Dickison, to the West Coast. Mike will facilitate free workshops across the region to train people on how to become Wikipedia editors, as well as workshops for ... More >>
Online Directory Making It Easier To Support Local Businesses
Tuesday, 28 April 2020, 6:40 pm | Development West Coast
COVID-19 Alert Level 3 business directory As the country continues to rally together to stop the spread of COVID-19, a new online resource has been developed to help West Coasters shop safely and support local businesses. A collaboration between EPIC ... More >>
DWC Delivery Rebate Scheme
Tuesday, 28 April 2020, 6:34 pm | Development West Coast
Businesses across the West Coast region that are offering deliveries during COVID-19 Level 3, are eligible for a rebate of up to $250 per business from Development West Coast. “We know our retailers, cafes and restaurants have been doing it tough during ... More >>
What Alert Level 3 Will Look Like For Business
Friday, 17 April 2020, 6:51 pm | Development West Coast
Yesterday the Government provided some more clarity on what a shift to Alert Level 3 will look like for our business community. We are still waiting to hear on Monday whether the country will be moving down to Alert Level 3 at midnight on Wednesday, ... More >>
Government Announces New Business Support Measures.
Wednesday, 15 April 2020, 4:57 pm | Development West Coast
This morning the Government announced a range of new support measures for small and medium sized businesses, including a $3.1b tax relief package. With many local businesses looking down the barrel of a loss this year, the proposed ‘tax loss ... More >>
DWC Welcomes Government Support Package
Wednesday, 18 March 2020, 4:48 pm | Development West Coast
Development West Coast Chief Executive Heath Milne welcomes the Government’s $12.1 billion relief package for the COVID-19 outbreak. “The COVID-19 travel restrictions to Aotearoa New Zealand are already hurting tourist operators on the Coast, with ... More >>
