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In Manawatū, you'll spend less time stuck in traffic and more time enjoying life. With shorter commutes, you can hit the mountain biking trails, explore must-do walks, attend exciting events, and participate in sports teams and other hobbies that bring joy to your life. Imagine reclaiming those precious hours from long commutes each week to do what you love most!
Manawatū offers incredible value for your money. From affordable housing and top-notch schooling to a vibrant array of restaurants, bars, and eateries, you'll find everything you need to build a fulfilling life. Families will love the free attractions like the Victoria Esplanade, Wildbase Recovery Centre, and Kowhai Park, while an exciting events calendar, jampacked with something for everyone, ensures that there's always something fun to do.
With a vibrant mix of multinational and national companies based here, Manawatū is the perfect place to advance your career and achieve your professional goals. The region's business ecosystem is brimming with connections and collaboration, fostering innovation and growth. Whether you're an entrepreneur launching a startup or an established professional seeking new opportunities, Manawatū offers the ideal environment for success while still providing a solid balance to ensure you can optimise your lifestyle.
Manawatū is a hub for career opportunities, and landing your dream job here is easier than you might think. Take Karis Evans, for example – she achieved her dream job not once but twice here in Manawatū. First, as the Art Centre Manager for the Feilding and District Art Society, she lived out a cherished dream. Then, with a mix of fate, skills, and determination, she transitioned to her current role as Heritage Curator at Te Manawa, a stroke of luck she couldn't quite believe. In Manawatū, your dream career is within reach.
When you can bask in the extraordinary?! The region offers the perfect blend of city and rural living, ensuring you can experience the best of both worlds. With a focus on work-life balance and a rich, diverse community, Manawatū invites you to live a life less ordinary and embrace all the extraordinary possibilities it has to offer.
Palmerston North City i-SITE
The Square, Palmerston North
0800 MANAWATU
(626 292)
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Feilding and District
Information Centre
Feilding Railway Station
61 Aorangi Street
+64 6 323 3318
[email protected]
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