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Manawatū Launches #Version2.0: Heaps Better Than Version One
Wednesday, 2 November 2022, 8:41 pm | The Central Economic Development Agency
Following a full day of updates, it's time to cast aside any past perceptions of the Manawatū as the region rolls out ‘Version 2.0’ this evening, promising to be “heaps better” than version one. “I mean, look, we’ve all got a version ... More >>
Aucklanders Kick The Covid Blues In Manawatū For Paddock To Plate 2020
Wednesday, 2 September 2020, 11:55 am | The Central Economic Development Agency
Aucklanders are being invited to use their new-found freedom to fly to Palmerston North and enjoy a gastronomic break with the month-long Manawatū Paddock to Plate 2020 competition. “We’ve got the flights, we have the hotels and now, Aucklanders ... More >>
Manawatū Fuels Decarbonised Transport Through Green Hydrogen
Wednesday, 26 August 2020, 12:00 pm | The Central Economic Development Agency
Manawatū is set to become a big part of the green hydrogen economy with Hiringa Energy selecting the region for a green hydrogen fuelling facility; one of the very first in an initial eight sites across New Zealand. “It is extremely positive ... More >>
Manawatū And Palmerston North Outperforms New Zealand
Monday, 24 August 2020, 12:50 pm | The Central Economic Development Agency
Infometrics latest Quarterly Economic Monitor shows that regional economies such as Manawatū and Palmerston North are performing almost twice as well as the national economy. “While the regions have been hit by COVID-19, Manawatū, Palmerston ... More >>
COVID-19 Business Survey Participation “Critical For What Comes Next”
Tuesday, 14 July 2020, 5:47 pm | The Central Economic Development Agency
CEDA is seeking wide participation in its latest business survey to gauge the sentiment of Manawatū-Whanganui businesses since we entered COVID-19 Alert Level One. “The Manawatū-Whanganui’s economic recovery from COVID-19 hinges on our extensive community ... More >>
New Te Aho Tāmaka Leaders Celebrated
Thursday, 12 December 2019, 5:00 pm | The Central Economic Development Agency
The Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) is thrilled to announce the 2019 Te Aho Tāmaka Manawatū Leaders. This year’s leaders add a new range of expertise to the programme. “We’re excited to be connecting with leaders in a diverse range ... More >>
Sort It Careers Expo - Connecting business and talent
Wednesday, 8 May 2019, 4:17 pm | The Central Economic Development Agency
The Sort It Careers Expo returns in 2019 for its sixth, largest and most successful year. More >>
Highest population growth across central North Island
Wednesday, 20 September 2017, 2:14 pm | The Central Economic Development Agency
For the first time in more than a generation, population growth has returned to all districts in the Horizons Regional Council area – Horowhenua, Manawatū, Palmerston North, Tararua, Rangitikei, Ruapehu and Whanganui. More >>
Construction and dairy set to accelerate economic growth
Wednesday, 30 August 2017, 9:10 am | The Central Economic Development Agency
Manawatū’s economy grew by an estimated 2.3% over the June year, and our economy is now valued at $4,626 million (2010 prices) according to the Infometrics Quarterly report. More >>
Palmerston North Secures 3 Conferences Valued at Almost $1M
Thursday, 20 July 2017, 10:35 am | The Central Economic Development Agency
Several conferences with a combined value at almost $1million have been secured by the Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) in the past few months. More >>
More work-ready staff needed for growing sector
Thursday, 29 June 2017, 10:45 am | The Central Economic Development Agency
The logistics and distribution sector, including wholesale trade, is showing signs of staff and skills resource constraints with 700 local positions needing to be filled in the next five years. More >>
Manawatu spending shoots up, Broadway’s growth continues
Wednesday, 17 May 2017, 11:51 am | The Central Economic Development Agency
Manawatu has had a significant quarter with spending up 27.1% to $4,155,972, when compared with the same quarter in 2016. Alongside this, there was a 4.7% increase for Feilding up to $36,871,434. More >>
ENZED Superstock Team Champs fuel injection of $3.764m
Friday, 31 March 2017, 11:42 am | The Central Economic Development Agency
An economic impact survey of attendees at this year’s ENZED Superstock Team Champs has revealed the annual event pumps an estimated $3,764,934 into the economy. More >>
Manawatu hospitality and retailers receive a boost
Friday, 10 March 2017, 10:52 am | The Central Economic Development Agency
The quarterly MarketView statistics for the year ending January show spending is up in Palmerston North and Manawatū, Broadway continues to improve, Terrace End receives a big boost, and just under $60million was splurged in the fortnight before ... More >>
Manawatu Business Sector Positive
Wednesday, 1 February 2017, 10:57 am | The Central Economic Development Agency
Palmerston North and Manawatu businesses are more confident about their business and the regional economy than their counterparts throughout New Zealand. More >>
Growing conference sector – now worth more than $85million
Monday, 23 January 2017, 12:27 pm | The Central Economic Development Agency
Growing conference sector – now worth more than $85million to Manawatu The Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) estimates that the economic impact of the business events sector to Palmerston North City and Manawat u is now more than $86.5million ... More >>
Foundation research for economic development
Friday, 30 September 2016, 10:53 am | The Central Economic Development Agency
The newly established Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) is undertaking a foundation research project to inform strategy and ensure future activities are targeted. More >>