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November 20, 2023

About your Regional Tourism Organisation (RTO) - CEDA

The Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) is the economic development agency and regional tourism organisation for the Manawatū region, which encompasses Palmerston North and the Manawatū district.

As the Regional Tourism Organisation for Palmy and Manawatū, CEDA looks after the promotion of the Manawatū region and represents the voice of the destination to potential visitors.

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March, 2024

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March, 2024

Taking Manawatū to the world!

CEDA attended the annual InBound Travel event where we pitched Manawatū to 60+ Inbound Tour Operators in a fast paced two-day event hosted in Tāmaki Makaurau. We were able to showcase 11 of our region’s trade-ready tourism businesses as well as key themes and experiences on offer to small groups and independent travellers.

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December, 2023

Quarterly Economic Manawatū Snapshot

The region's GDP has declined slightly, reflecting wider economic pressures. However, in the past five years, our region's GDP growth has outpaced the national average.

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November, 2023

Manawatū regains pre-pandemic visitor spend

Manawatū was in the top three regions in New Zealand to gain visitor spending above our pre pandemic levels, with a total increase of 125%.

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November, 2023

About your Regional Tourism Organisation (RTO) - CEDA

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November, 2023

Promote your event on Eventfinda

Promote on Eventfinda – help us lift the region’s profile and attract visitors to your next event Do you have an event coming up during Summer? And are you using Eventfinda…

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June, 2023

New research into Manawatū's visitors

New research looks into who’s visiting and why, and where we should be focusing our marketing efforts.

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September, 2023

Annual Visitor Spend Dashboard

Manawatū's economy maintains some resiliency, following the trend of the past few years where we've seen the regional economy consistently performing above the national average.

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May, 2023

Manawatū retail card spending growth continues to outperform New Zealand average

Electronic card retail spending in Manawatū for the March 2023 quarter, continues to show increased growth over the New Zealand average, with a 6.4% increase compared to 5.1% nationally.

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April, 2023

Regional Agritourism Accelerator

Regional Agritourism Accelerator comes to Manawatū CEDA are thrilled to bring the Regional Agritourism Accelerator to Manawatū!

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Newly refreshed Manawatū Destination Management Plan

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March, 2023

Newly refreshed Manawatū Destination Management Plan

The newly refreshed Manawatū Destination Management Plan. Over the last year, CEDA has been working to refresh the region's Destination Management Plan, following a pandemic that has systematically changed our…

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February, 2023

Manawatū Regional Video Showcase

A Taster of Manawatū. CEDA have been creating some new content to help celebrate and showcase the best of Manawatū. CEDA works to build the profile of Manawatū and…

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Community Sentiment Survey Insights 2021-2022

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April, 2023

Community Sentiment Survey Insights 2022-2023

Understanding Community Sentiment to Visitation. Over the last two years, CEDA has been seeking the voices of our community to understand and monitor the sentiment towards sharing our region with…

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Featured Event

November 06, 2024

TOURISM SUMMIT AOTEAROA

Join industry leaders and influencers at Tourism Summit Aotearoa 2024.

Widely regarded as tourism’s must-attend thought leadership event, Tourism Summit Aotearoa is a key event on the annual tourism calendar, bringing together more than 300 business and industry leaders from around New Zealand.

The theme for this year's Summit is Visitor Experience (VX) in a Changing World.

The way visitors engage with destinations is constantly evolving. Join us at this year’s Summit as we explore the multifaceted aspects of visitor experience in an ever-changing tourism landscape.

You'll hear from leading experts who will share innovative ideas and practical tips on how to elevate your visitor experience, participate in a range of focus sessions, and enjoy the opportunity to network and make new connections.

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Manawatū Visitor Sector Collective

Join our first Manawatū Visitor Sector catch-up at Rathmoy Estate!

The purpose of this event is to reconnect and network with other businesses in the visitor sector, to share and test ideas, collaborate, and to showcase your business and to have fun doing it!

Date:

Thursday 14th of November 2024 (3-5:30pm)

Location:

Rathmoy Estate

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Tourism Summit Aotearoa

Date:

Wednesday 06 November 2024

Akiaki - Advancing Tourism Online Course

Akiaki is an online learning programme, to help you understand the principles of sustainable tourism and how you can take practical steps within your own business.

TRADE READY WORKSHOP

How to grow your international market by working with tourism trade. Register your interest below and confirm eligibility for 50% funding. Spaces are limited.

Date:

July 22, 2024

Location:

Orlando Country, Palmerston North

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MYBIZ: ONE TO SOME

Register for a comprehensive business planning workshop with MYBIZ. Gain the skills to develop an actionable business plan that can be used as a working document to assist growth in your business. Register your interest below and confirm eligibility for up to $300 funding. Spaces are limited.

Date:

June 26, 2024

Location:

The Cooperage, Palmerston North

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TRENZ 2024

TRENZ is Aotearoa New Zealand’s connection to the global tourism trade industry.

Tourism New Zealand - Upcoming Events

Regional Tourism Organisations connect with TNZ teams to ensure a strong and coordinated representaion of New Zealand and its regions.

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2024 Manawatū Accommodation Sector Workshop

We want to work together with the accommodation sector to future proof our region’s growth, and leverage the strengths and opportunities collectively. For more info and to RSVP, email [email protected].

Date:

February 20, 2024

Location:

Manawatū

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Contact the team

We’re here to help. If you have any questions about how to work with CEDA, want to learn more about opportunities, or if you have further questions, please reach out to our team.

Michelle Jurgens

Sector Development Senior - Visitor

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Janet Reynolds

Marketing and Communications
Manager

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Find out about the latest visitor industry events, news and marketing campaigns right here.

About your Regional Tourism Organisation (RTO) - CEDA

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New Visitor Spend Dashboard

He Ara Kotahi, Hei Ara Kōrero launches