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Manawatū REGIONAL 
FOOD STRATEGY

In the heart of this regional strategy lies collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. Together, we are building a thriving food ecosystem, contributing to the New Zealand food story. 

Through strategic partnerships, education excellence, and conscious consumption, Manawatū aspires to provide safe, nutritious, and diverse food while safeguarding our environment for generations to come.
The Manawatū Regional Food Strategy is built around three core themes, five focused workstreams, and a roadmap of 13 key priorities over its timeline.

THREE OVERARCHING THEMES //  

The strategy is guided by enduring themes that emphasize sustainability, innovation, and community well-being, ensuring the region's food system thrives in the long term.

FIVE WORKSTREAMS //  

To achieve these goals, the strategy is divided into five targeted workstreams, each addressing a different aspect of the food system, from production to distribution and consumption.

13 PRIORITIES //  

Across multiple timelines or horizons, the strategy outlines 13 critical priorities, each aligned with one of the five workstreams. Every priority represents a project or initiative that helps drive the region toward its long-term vision for a resilient and thriving food system.

MANAWATŪ REGIONAL FOOD STRATEGY //

A SUMMARY

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THE PURPOSE

The Manawatū region, with its rich history in food innovation and science, coupled with our rich natural resources, stands poised to shape Aotearoa New Zealand’s evolving food narrative. This strategy sets a shared vision, ensuring a bright future for food and agriculture, guiding stakeholders across the ecosystem from field to consumer. From field, through to production and consumption, food is a broad ecosystem. The key players in the food story of Manawatū can be guided by this strategy which will help give the region a well-connected critical mass for success.
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how the strategy works //

The Strategy is driven by three overarching themes, five targeted workstreams, and a clear roadmap of 13 priority actions. Brought to life by a network of committed stakeholders leading real projects on the ground, these elements combine to form a coordinated, future-focused approach to strengthening Manawatū’s food landscape.

 

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The Manawatū Regional Food Strategy is a collaborative effort by Palmerston North City Council, Manawatū District Council, and the Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) in collaboration with our partners, stakeholders and business ecosystem. This strategy envisions a secure and resilient food system for Manawatū and beyond, nurturing well-being, empowering producers, nurturing innovation and fostering sustainable practices.
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