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Whakahoutanga Ohaoha | Economic Updates

Your one-stop-shop for regional data and insights

From quarterly updates and trends for GDP, spending, population, house prices, consents, employment and more through to annual statistics and dashboard, this page is your guide to the latest facts, figures and trends for Palmerston North and Manawatū. CEDA works closely with economists at Palmerston North City Council and Manawatū District Council, to identify trends and opportunities in the local and national economy as well as across priority sectors.

Data sources include: Verisk, Data Ventures, Statistics New Zealand, Tourism New Zealand, and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment to ensure we provide you with the latest information.

Manawatū Quarterly Economic Snapshot March 2025

Manawatū continues to weather the economic headwinds with greater resilience than many other parts of Aotearoa. Our diverse economic base, anchored by high-value food production, public sector strength, and emerging infrastructure investment, is helping to soften the impact of weak national demand.

Looking for a quick regional snapshot?

The Annual Dashboard provides at-a-glance data on the region’s economic performance. Updated once a year, it highlights key economic indicators across Manawatū, offering a clear overview of how the region is tracking.

View the Annual Dashboards

Manawatū Quarterly EconomicDashboard

This dashboard was previously published to highlight key trends ahead of our detailed Manawatū Quarterly Economic Snapshot.

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