News Blast: The latest regional data at a glance The latest Manawatū Quarterly Economic Dashboard for the September 2023 Quarter is now live, gving you a quick overview of the latest data…
New Resource Hub for the Visitor Sector launched Now live on ManawatuNZ.co.nz, this new digital hub has been designed to specifically support local businesses working in the visitor sector, including accommodation…
Quarterly Electronic Card Retail Spending Report September 2023 Retail card spending in the region increased by 2.5% in the September 2023 quarter compared with the previous September quarter. This is…
The Leader family have been a part of the business community in Manawatū for generations, with the variations of their electrical practices each reflective of their director. We sat down…
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