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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 >>

 
 
 
 
 

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