Manawatū/Whanganui is characterised by its impressive natural assets - the Whanganui River, national parks, ski fields and the volcanic plateau. It is located in the centre of the North Island, and its largest centres are Palmerston North and Whanganui.
There is enormous potential in the Manawatū/Whanganui region. Accelerate 25, the region's economic development agency, has identified priority areas for investment within the Manawatū/Whanganui Economic Action Plan.
Tourism, mānuka honey, poultry, aged care, and business processes are just some of the industries that Accelerate 25 are focusing on as part of their plan.
We've identified this region as a priority for early investment from the Provincial Growth Fund. We are excited by what the future holds for the region and its people.
Manawatū stories
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The Whakapapa Sky Waka Gondola – about the people for the people
Hearing the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) was supporting the high-speed gondola for Whakapapa ski field was the best news this community’s had in years,” says local Ruapehu businessman Bruce Lawrence.
July 29, 2019
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Horowhenua local joins Provincial Growth Fund’s Manawatū-Whanganui team
There’s a new yet familiar face on the Provincial Growth Fund’s (PGF) Manawatū-Whanganui regional team, with Horowhenua local Catriona McKay joining as Principal Regional Advisor.
June 13, 2019
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Provincial Growth Fund invests $400,000 in Rural Innovation Lab
Mathew Hocken, Rural Innovation Lab Board Chairman, says a $400,000 investment from the Government’s Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) puts farmers and growers in Manawatū-Whanganui at the heart of solving challenges identified by people working in the sector.
June 7, 2019
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Supporting innovative predator control in the regions
Predator Free 2050 Limited will help deliver the New Zealand Government’s ambitious goal of eradicating possums, stoats and rats by 2050 to prevent further loss of our unique taonga species.
May 24, 2019
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Improving digital connectivity in the regions
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced that the Provincial Growth Fund will invest $40 million to improve digital connectivity in the regions.
November 29, 2018
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Rail and skills the focus of new investment in Manawatū-Whanganui
Regional Economic Development Minister, Shane Jones, has announced a Provincial Growth Fund package worth just over $48.2 million for Manawatū-Whanganui.
November 15, 2018
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Ruapehu high-speed gondola
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts is building a new high-speed gondola to move more people up Mount Ruapehu. Funding from the Provincial Growth Fund is helping them get the project done.
October 18, 2018
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