The manufacturing sector contributes 6.6% of total GDP in the region and is a major source of employment, with a workforce of 5,060 people in February 2020, or 7.7% of total employment in the region.

The largest components of the manufacturing sector in the region are food processing, fabricated metal product, machinery and equipment manufacturing, transport equipment and polymer and rubber product. Our focus on agrifood and renowned research and development in this sector makes Manawatū an attractive place to set up a high-value manufacturing business.

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