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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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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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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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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