In Manawatū, the daily commute doesn’t eat into your day. With a compact city layout, 550km of walkable footpaths, getting from A to B is refreshingly simple. Whether you’re heading to work, dropping kids at school, or making it to their sports match on time, everything is close and connected.

Palmerston North’s CBD is centered around The Square, with most destinations just a short walk, bike ride, or an e-scooter trip away. Buses run across the region from early morning to late evening, students at Massey University, UCOL and IPU get discounted rides.

Meet Ben and Joyce Sutton-Davis, the proud owners of local business Omega Chiropractic. Manawatū has offered them the unique opportunity to create the perfect balance between work and family life. We sat down with them to chat about how our region has provided the lifestyle and professional flexibility they had always envisioned.

Whether it’s a lazy Sunday brunch or a post work catch up, Manawatū has you covered with cosy cafes and buzzing bars.