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The right mentor can shift your whole business: Melissa Viviers mentorship story

Melissa Viviers is a psychologist and founder of Trauma Insight Solutions, a practice specialising in trauma-informed therapy and professional education.

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Techweek 2025: Innovation in action, powered by local tech sector 19-25 May

Techweek is back - and this year it's bigger, bolder, and all about connection.

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Shape the Future: Be Part of the 2025 Tahatū Careers Expo NZ in Manawatū

Save the Date: Wednesday 21 May 2025

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Tailored tools for businesses in the visitor and tourism sector

Launched in late 2023 as part of the wider Resource Hub, the Visitor Industry Hub was created to support businesses...

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Our Local Advocacy Campaign - Wait, What?

If you’ve been out and about lately, you might have noticed some eye-catching messages around town – "Wait, What? Manawatū...

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Celebrate your export success - enter the Central Region Export Awards

The ExportNZ ASB Central Region Export Awards are back - bigger and better!

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The Bed Barn's commitment to local sleep solutions in Manawatū

Since its founding in 1988, The Bed Barn has been a cornerstone of the Manawatū business community. A proudly local...

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Economic Updates

Manawatū Quarterly Economic Snapshot December 2024

Manawatū closed 2024 on stronger economic footing, with rising export returns, a tourism rebound, and improving manufacturing conditions signaling early...

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