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Additional Growth Opportunities.

Our city and region are on an upward trajectory, with significant employment growth over the past two decades paralleling our rising population. Join a community where innovation is the status quo, and opportunities abound.

Over 120,000 people choose to call Manawatū home, and the population of central New Zealand exceeds 1,000,000 people and is projected to grow to over 1,230,000 by 2048. This puts your investment or business in the middle of a thriving population base, so whatever idea you have – we're ready to chat.

Manawatū is embedded with strong connections and networks, making your journey into the region smooth and productive. Working with CEDA will ensure your Manawatū opportunity is the best it can possibly be.

With unmatched space to grow and expand, and a thriving network of established industries, this is a region ready to take your business to the next level. We are more than ready to collaborate with you. Join us here in Manawatū, where your business aspirations turn into reality.

Additional growth opportunities

In the region.

Hyperscale Data Centres and Green Energy
The region is well positioned to capitalise on the growing demand for hyperscale data enters.

The New Zealand data centre market is expected to reach 354.1 MW by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 16.53%, This growth presents opportunities for Te Utanganui to attract data centre investments, leveraging its strategic location and connectivity advantages.

Complementing this trend, there's potential for growth in the green energy sector, with data centres increasingly focusing on sustainability, this is creating demand for renewable energy sources. Manawatū could develop green energy projects to support these data centres, aligning with global sustainability trends.

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    When considering where in New Zealand to set up a headquarters, Palmerston North was the obvious choice. It allowed us to establish operations within Te Utanganui, the Central New Zealand Distribution Hub as well as become part of New Zealand’s well established and reputable military capital, here in Manawatū
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    Sarah Pender, ADA

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79% of Manawatū's exports coming from manufacturing the region's strengths in agrifood create significant opportunities with poultry, produce, dairy and more.
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With nearly 18% of New Zealand’s dairy herd, the lower North Island is home to nine dairy processing facilities under three major companies - Fonterra, Open Country and Goodman Fielder.
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More than 3,100 scientists and researchers work in Palmerston North, opening your business up to a world of possibilities.
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Manawatū is the only place in New Zealand where road, rail and air transport options are directly adjacent in one hub. 
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Central North Island is New Zealand's second largest economic region by GDP, after Auckland, and contributes almost a quarter (22.4%) of our national GDP – and Manawatū is at the heart of this.
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Manawatū offers an abundance of industrial land, available now and zoned for future growth.
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With a vibrant mix of multinational and national companies, start-ups, tech and support services, research institutes, educational organisations, defense force services and public agencies, the region offers a hive of networks and connections.
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Manawatū' is home to the largest collection of pilot scale food processing equipment in the southern hemisphere

OUR REGION’S BRIGHT FUTURE.

daTA AND INSIGHTS
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$8 billion +

Of public infrastructure
investment completed, planned or underway in the current decade
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$7.93 billion

5 year Manawatū GDP 
Growth up 10.8% vs
NZ GDP Growth up 8.7%
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$627,284

Manawatū house prices
vs NZ $908,247 
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$125,772

Manawatū annual household income
vs NZ $132,812

LETS CHAT.

Contact us today to explore how your business can prosper in Manawatū. We are committed to fostering strong connections, and working with investors and businesses to drive sustainable growth and opportunities. 

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jerry sherman(1)
Jerry Sherman
Chief Executive //
Tumuaki
[email protected]
greg bignall(1)
Greg Bignall
Business Development Manager //
Tumu Whakawhanake Pakihi
[email protected]
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