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Manawatū is where ambition meets opportunity. With strong connections between tertiary providers and the local business community, students and professionals alike benefit from real world experience, mentorship, and career pathways that start right here. The region’s central location makes it a powerhouse for distribution and logistics, while its affordability and collaborative spirit make it a smart choice for startups, entrepreneurs, and established businesses looking to grow. Whether you’re launching your career or scaling your enterprise, Manawatū offers the support, talent, and lifestyle to help you thrive.
In Manawatū, business success is built on connection. Whether you’re launching a start up or stepping into your first job after study, there’s a strong network of support ready to back you. From innovation hubs to professional groups, the region is packed with opportunities to connect, collaborate and grow.
Tap into networks like the Manawatū Business Chamber, The Factory and Women and Business, all designed to help you build relationships, access expert advice, and unlock new opportunities. Young professionals can find their place in the Manawatū Young Professionals Network, while entrepreneurs and small business owners can benefit from mentoring, funding pathways and tailored support through CEDA’s Business Growth Advisors. It’s all part of a connected ecosystem that makes it easier to thrive whether you’re starting out or scaling up.
Manawatū is more than a place just to study or start a business. It's a region where ideas grow, careers flourish, and communities thrive. With a collaborative spirit, strong industry connections, and a supportive network of professionals, this is where you can turn ambition into action.
Explore the people, industries, and opportunities that make our business community so special.
CEDA
Level 1, 5 Broadway Avenue,
Palmerston North 4410
+64 6 350 1830
[email protected]
CEDA.nz
Palmerston North City i-SITE
The Square, Palmerston North
0800 MANAWATU
(626 292)
[email protected]
ManawatuNZ.co.nz/isite
Feilding and District
Information Centre
Te Āhura Mōwai
64 Stafford Street
+64 6 323 3318
[email protected]
ManawatuNZ.co.nz/feilding
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