Yesterday morning saw another move to Alert Level 3 for Auckland, and into Alert Level 2 for the rest of Aotearoa for the next week. While this brings about many…
CEDA is excited to announce that New Zealand AgriFood Week is back for 2021! Sitting at the intersection of agriculture, science, food and technology, the Week is a unique coming…
Three powerful Manawatū women leaders will join forces at UCOL Manawatū on International Women’s Day, 8 March, to kōrero on what an equal future looks like - the United Nations’…
Following the recent move to Alert Level 2, CEDA would like to remind businesses that there is help available for businesses, in particular the COVID-19 Short-term Absence Payment and COVID-19…
$47.7 million made available as part of Government’s Tourism Recovery Package to support regional events As part of the Government’s Tourism Recovery Package, the $47.75 million Regional Events Fund (REF) was made available…
“Papaioea Festival of the Arts will firmly establish Manawatū as a centre for artistic excellence and a place where cultural experiences are of exceptional quality. It will also positively contribute…
Although the national economy is still functioning below pre-pandemic levels and the road ahead remains uncertain, the economic activity in the September 2020 quarter was stronger than anyone had anticipated.…
Although the national economy is still functioning below pre-pandemic levels and the pathway ahead remains uncertain, the economic activity in the September 2020 quarter was stronger than anyone had anticipated.…
Twenty-seven students from five Manawatū schools graduated as global citizens after completing the Global Competence Certificate. This online programme connects students from around the world to develop life-long skills, while…
This year, the Westpac Choose Manawatū Business Awards celebrated resilience and innovation throughout the region, with 10 awards handed out last Friday evening. Linda Stewart, CEO of the Central…
To ensure CEDA's work as the Regional Tourism Organisation for Palmerston North city and Manawatū is effective in creating positive sentiment for the destination, we commissioned leading global destination marketing…
The Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) launched the Manawatū Agritech Strategy in late 2019. Developed in partnership with global agritech accelerator Sprout, industry leaders, iwi, businesses, investors and entrepreneurs. “It…
Volunteers are essential to so many facets of daily life in New Zealand and right now we need more. Right across our community, volunteers make a hugely positive contribution to society giving their…
This week I joined industry leaders in Wellington for the Tourism Summit Aotearoa 2020. A highlight on the events calendar for the sector, with not only Minister Stuart Nash delivering…
CEDA has launched a new ‘How Manawatū Are You’ Spring-Summer visitor campaign which has Kiwis across the country discovering there is much more to Manawatū than meets the eye. The…
Earlier this week, we announced the Finalists for the Westpac Choose Manawatū Business Awards, after a record number of entries were received across the seven reinvigorated categories for 2020. The Awards,…
CEDA have partnered with Miles Partnership, a strategic marketing company focused exclusively on destinations, to boost Palmerston North and Manawatū's digital footprint and directly support our business community with increasing…
The latest business survey tracking the impact of COVID-19 by the Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) has found that the effects of COVID-19 are still substantial on our business community.…
Rugby legend David Kirk has been welcomed into Te Aho Tāmaka at an official ceremony at the Rugby and Sport Institute on Friday evening. Kirk, who famously led the All…
CEDA are providing a free workshop to help businesses make the most of the free online marketing tools, Google My Business and Google Maps. CEDA recently released the results and…
Access Business Support Funding Whether your business is responding to the impacts of COVID-19, looking for guidance as you move into recovery mode, or focused on building capability and growth, there are three…
Has your business gone above and beyond this year? Have you changed the way you operate, redeployed your people, developed a creative marketing campaign? We want to hear from you. The…
CEDA recently partnered with MyMahi to develop and grow connections between local business and youth. This partnership provides local businesses and industries the opportunity to highlight employment opportunities and future…
Four of Manawatū’s highest achievers will be guiding kōrero at an upcoming celebration of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) co-hosted by Palmerston North City Council (PNCC), Massey…
Rate of Economic Growth - Palmerston North city and Manawatū district “The Palmerston North city and Manawatū district economies are performing almost twice as well as the national economy, thanks…
The release of ASB’s Quarterly Regional Economic Scorecard this week confirmed Manawatū-Whanganui has managed to weather most of the economic storm, coming out in first place across New Zealand, up…
Every business knows that growth is important. Finding skilled staff, providing them with the right training for the job, and moving the right people up the ranks is a key…
CEDA’s CEO Linda Stewart, on the need for a systematic change to Aotearoa’s tourism economy. It’s no secret that I have long believed there is an urgent need for Aotearoa’s…
Foodies are in for a tasty treat this month with the launch of Paddock to Plate NZ celebrating the best of local food. "Paddock to Plate 2020 provides a month…
The ManawatuNZ Visual Library launched recently, providing a free resource of quality, engaging imagery and videos to help businesses and locals showcase all that Palmerston North city and Manawatū offers.…
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…
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…
Things to consider for your business Following the Government announcement on Tuesday 11 August, New Zealand will move into Alert Level 2 at 12 noon on Wednesday 12 August. The…
As part of our work to build the profile and narrative of our region, CEDA commissioned a video to build pride in Manawatū following the COVID-19 lockdown. The video was…
Generating great ideas is part of the New Zealand and Manawatū DNA, with the Glaxo in pharmaceuticals giant, GlaxoSmithKline, starting in Bunnythorpe. The challenge has been to match the great…
Does your business need support? Additional business support funding announced by Government provides lifeline to COVID-19 impacted businesses across Manawatū-Whanganui. CEDA is pleased with last week's announcement by Government on…
Picture of pre-COVID-19 business sentiment signifies confidence in economic growth across the board and provides a crucial baseline for CEDA and the region to work from as we move through…
Tēnā koutou, I’m buoyed by the recent Government announcement on the apprenticeship initiatives and what that means for our region's growth trajectory and current skills gaps. The investment into training,…
Yesterday’s announcement of the preferred site for the KiwiRail Regional Freight Hub reinforces Manawatū’s strength and position to overcome the choppy economic outlook brought on by COVID-19. Regional Economic Development…
The government is to get independent Manawatū-Whanganui advice from a Regional Skills Leadership Group being formed to advise it on the reemployment, redeployment and retraining of workers and business owners…
The outlook for economic growth in Manawatū is strong The Manawatū region is experiencing strong economic growth and the outlook for the next fifteen years is particularly strong. A major…
The National Economy The COVID-19 pandemic had significant impacts across the national economy towards the end of the March quarter. The June quarter will more accurately reflect the anticipated impacts such as slowing population growth, softening employment growth…
We're thrilled to introduce and welcome Sara Towers to Manawatū, as she joins us in the Talent and Skills Manager role here at CEDA. Sara, tell us about your career…
The Sort It Careers Expo is back for it's seventh year in a whole new format, with 2020s event being entirely run online between Monday, 25 May and Friday, 19…
We are now just past the first week of Alert Level Two, with businesses across our region opening their doors and working in a safe manner. It’s a different world,…
A new dashboard for Palmerston North and Manawatū goes live today, providing regular information and insights across our economy as we move through the impacts and challenges of COVID-19 The…
Tēnā koutou, After 48 days of Levels 4 and 3, yesterday marked a welcome but physically distanced reopening for most of our business community. With domestic travel again possible, schools…
In this month's update: Te Aho Tāmaka - Embracing Change Series Supporting our Visitor Sector Focusing on Talent and Education Supporting Businesses through COVID-19 The Impact of COVID-19 on Businesses…
Choose Manawatū - a new initiative We’ve now heard what the next stage of restarting economy will look like under Level 2, when it comes. If you’re like me, you’ll…
A coordinated effort is underway to stimulate the local economy post COVID-19 lockdown. A 'shop local' movement is emerging in communities across the globe and Manawatū is no different with…
On the first day of New Zealand’s Level Four Lockdown, submissions opened for Te Ahu a Turanga, the Manawatū Gorge replacement route, reminding us that although it feels like life…
Things to Consider for your Business Following the Government announcement on the 20th April, New Zealand will move out of Alert Level 4 at 11.59pm on Monday 27 April, into…
Kia ora koutou, This week has been punctuated by three significant announcements, along with what is now the daily ritual of the 1pm and 3pm government briefings. We’ve seen positive signs that…
As the Regional Business Partner for Manawatū-Whanganui, CEDA are working with businesses across the region to provide immediate support, guidance and information on navigating the impacts of COVID-19. Traditionally, CEDA’s…
We’re now just past the halfway mark for the Level Four lockdown and things continue to change and evolve. From the support package offered, to the impact on businesses and…
In this month's update: A note from the CEO COVID-19 - Supporting Our Business Community 'Navigating COVID-19' Webinar Series Regional Infrastructure Te Aho Tāmaka Update CEDA's Half Yearly Report We're…
As of Thursday 26 March, the Government has approved more than $1.5 billion in payments for wage subsidies, across more than 72,000 applications. There is no longer a cap on…
Today's government announcement moves New Zealand up to a Level Three alert on the COVID-19 system. In 48 hours we will move, as a country, to a Level Four. The…
We've compiled a summary of the governments package, and the key links and information regarding all things COVID-19, from workplace preparedness to tax relief and more. We'll be keeping in…
To the year ending December 2019, the New Zealand economy looked to have turned the corner, at least temporarily. Although growth has slowed, some near-term indicators have shown improvement. Improved…
In this month's update: Support for Business International Education Agents Visit Primary Industries Zone underway for Sort It Careers Expo Māori Tourism Workshop Please click here to read the February…
Following a review and consideration of the circumstances and information, and following engagement with our stakeholders, CEDA has made the difficult decision to postpone New Zealand AgriFood Week until further notice. This means that…
Up to 30 Manawatū secondary school students will get the chance to hear first-hand from some of the country’s top young talent as part of an initiative to fill some…
The government sector is a major contributor to Palmerston North’s economy, with recent data provided by Statistics New Zealand revealing that nearly 30% of the city’s workforce is employed by…
It’s a new year and a new decade, and the city and region are on a significant growth trajectory with more than $3.5 billion of investment planned through to 2030.…
We talk to CEDA Board Member Lucy Griffiths, following her appointment to the independent Investment Advisory Panel for Sustainable Food & Fibre Futures (SFF Futures) about how regional New Zealand…
The Hokkaido Board of Education will visit Feilding High School on Tuesday 10 February, to explore sending Japanese students to New Zealand for English Language and agricultural training. A new…
Kia ora koutou, Poipoia te Kakano Kia Puawai Nurture the seed and it will blossom I'm thrilled to announce New Zealand AgriFood Week for 2020. The Week boasts an extensive line-up of…
CEDA talks with Dean Tilyard, Chief Executive of Sprout, a Manawatū based business accelerator for future food and agritech startups that help entrepreneurs grow global businesses. Kia ora kautou, We’re…
In this month's update: Inward Investment update Provincial Growth Fund announcements Innovate 2019 judging and awards Please click here to read the November/December 2019 Monthly Update.For more information: communications@ceda.nz 06…
Despite warning signs, the New Zealand economy remains solid. Although slower than in recent years, New Zealand’s economy is growing at a reasonable pace, in fact better than most of…
Kia ora koutou, Overall the New Zealand economy is growing at a reasonable pace, better than most of our peer countries, but still slower than in recent years. Generally speaking,…
The 2019 Innovate final was a terrific evening where eight entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas to a panel of experienced judges and a live audience, following an intensive 12-week journey…
A big day for Manawatū yesterday, as Minister Shane Jones announced five rounds of Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) funding and support that are underway. The Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) are…
In this month's update: Launch of the Manawatū Agritech Strategy Regional Partnership Agreement with Immigration New Zealand Connection businesses with Research & Development support and grants Please click here to…
The Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) and Immigration New Zealand have renewed a Regional Partnership Agreement, which sets out how the two organisations can work together to support the attraction,…
The Manawatū Agritech Strategy, created in partnership between the Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) and Sprout, has won the Best Practice Award for Integrated Planning at Economic Development New Zealand’s…
In this month's update: The 2018/19 Year in Review - CEDA's Annual Report Transforming Te Āpiti - Manawatū Gorge Supporting businesses to attract tertiary talent Please click here to read…
The Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) is proud to launch the Manawatū Agritech Strategy, which was developed in partnership with the global agritech accelerator Sprout and regional stakeholders including iwi,…
Kia ora koutou, CEDA’s vision for Manawatū is ambitious: New Zealand’s most progressive region by 2025. For this to occur, our growth rate must continue to trend above the national…
The Prime Minister’s announcement on Tuesday that New Zealand’s FoodHQ has entered into an international partnership with the globally renowned Foodvalley in the Netherlands, is a testament to New Zealand…
The Central Economic Development Agency’s (CEDA) Chief Executive Linda Stewart has been appointed to a key leadership position to help shape the future of the New Zealand Institute of Skills…
New Zealand’s rate of economic growth is cooling. Growth hasn’t stalled or declined, and we aren’t teetering on the edge of a recession, but New Zealand is no longer on…
To attract tertiary graduates and encourage people to choose Manawatū as a place to begin and grow their career, CEDA is partnering with NxtStep, a leading graduate employment and careers platform…
In this month's update: Attracting Tertiary Talent to Manawatū Completion of the Manawatū Agritech Strategy Tools to help you promote Manawatū Please click here to read the August 2019 Monthly…
In this month's update: How to be involved in growing the Manawatū visitor sector New partnerships with Whanganui & Partners and the Manawatū Chamber of Commerce to deliver business growth…
Agrifood leaders in Manawatū say regions within New Zealand must collaborate, work together and use their combined strengths to compete in the world. Manawatū’s Journey to Becoming a Top Global Agrihub…
In this month's update: Successful Provincial Growth Fund application for Te Apiti - Manawatū Gorge Resident attraction initiative 'Move to Manawatū' has reached thousands of people We are the successful…
Regional New Zealand continues to be the powerhouse for driving the nation’s economy and Palmerston North and Manawatū are playing leading roles, according to a series of recent economic reports.…
The Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) is proud to be leading a significant study focused on transforming Te Apiti – Manawatū Gorge into a major tourism destination, following a successful…
The Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) has launched Move to Manawatu, a national campaign designed to raise awareness of the lifestyle and career opportunities in Palmerston North and Manawatū, to…
In this month's update: Successful Central Regions' Mission to China CEDA's Business Growth Advisor campaign and the launch of a CEDA Start-up Guide Manawatū Destination Management Plan update Please click…
The Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) is leading an international education delegation to China to continue building on our work to raise awareness of Manawatū as a number one destination…
Award-Winning Global Science Festival Comes to Manawatū and Whanganui The relationship between ageing, food and your brain to co-existing with cows and keas, and the state of our environment from…
The Sort It Careers Expo returns in 2019 for its sixth, largest and most successful year. The Sort It Careers Expo is New Zealand’s largest regional expo and is delivered…
In this month's update: How CEDA is raising the profile of Palmerston North and Manawatū as a visitor and international education destination Updates on the development of agritech and health…
For the first time in Plate of Origin’s history, two restaurant partnerships have been named joint winners for 2019. The winning partnerships are Manawatū local, The Fat Farmer and partner…
Manawatū is continuing to record strong economic growth, underpinned by the complementary strengths of Manawatū district and Palmerston North, and the region's economy now exceeds $5 billion in value according…
CEDA is pleased to announce Janet Reynolds has been appointed to the position of Marketing and Communications Manager. Reynolds has worked for CEDA and formerly Destination Manawatū in various roles…
The Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) has partnered with Take Me 2 The World, a Palmerston North-based TECNZ ITO member, to create a Short-Term Study Tour itinerary, aimed at potential…
Yesterday morning saw another move to Alert Level 3 for Auckland, and into Alert Level 2 for the rest of Aotearoa for the next week. While this brings about many…
CEDA is excited to announce that New Zealand AgriFood Week is back for 2021! Sitting at the intersection of agriculture, science, food and technology, the Week is a unique coming…
“Papaioea Festival of the Arts will firmly establish Manawatū as a centre for artistic excellence and a place where cultural experiences are of exceptional quality. It will also positively contribute…
To ensure CEDA's work as the Regional Tourism Organisation for Palmerston North city and Manawatū is effective in creating positive sentiment for the destination, we commissioned leading global destination marketing…
The Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) launched the Manawatū Agritech Strategy in late 2019. Developed in partnership with global agritech accelerator Sprout, industry leaders, iwi, businesses, investors and entrepreneurs. “It…
This week I joined industry leaders in Wellington for the Tourism Summit Aotearoa 2020. A highlight on the events calendar for the sector, with not only Minister Stuart Nash delivering…
Earlier this week, we announced the Finalists for the Westpac Choose Manawatū Business Awards, after a record number of entries were received across the seven reinvigorated categories for 2020. The Awards,…
CEDA have partnered with Miles Partnership, a strategic marketing company focused exclusively on destinations, to boost Palmerston North and Manawatū's digital footprint and directly support our business community with increasing…
Access Business Support Funding Whether your business is responding to the impacts of COVID-19, looking for guidance as you move into recovery mode, or focused on building capability and growth, there are three…
Has your business gone above and beyond this year? Have you changed the way you operate, redeployed your people, developed a creative marketing campaign? We want to hear from you. The…
The release of ASB’s Quarterly Regional Economic Scorecard this week confirmed Manawatū-Whanganui has managed to weather most of the economic storm, coming out in first place across New Zealand, up…
Foodies are in for a tasty treat this month with the launch of Paddock to Plate NZ celebrating the best of local food. "Paddock to Plate 2020 provides a month…
Things to consider for your business Following the Government announcement on Tuesday 11 August, New Zealand will move into Alert Level 2 at 12 noon on Wednesday 12 August. The…
As part of our work to build the profile and narrative of our region, CEDA commissioned a video to build pride in Manawatū following the COVID-19 lockdown. The video was…
Generating great ideas is part of the New Zealand and Manawatū DNA, with the Glaxo in pharmaceuticals giant, GlaxoSmithKline, starting in Bunnythorpe. The challenge has been to match the great…
Does your business need support? Additional business support funding announced by Government provides lifeline to COVID-19 impacted businesses across Manawatū-Whanganui. CEDA is pleased with last week's announcement by Government on…
Tēnā koutou, I’m buoyed by the recent Government announcement on the apprenticeship initiatives and what that means for our region's growth trajectory and current skills gaps. The investment into training,…
Yesterday’s announcement of the preferred site for the KiwiRail Regional Freight Hub reinforces Manawatū’s strength and position to overcome the choppy economic outlook brought on by COVID-19. Regional Economic Development…
We're thrilled to introduce and welcome Sara Towers to Manawatū, as she joins us in the Talent and Skills Manager role here at CEDA. Sara, tell us about your career…
The Sort It Careers Expo is back for it's seventh year in a whole new format, with 2020s event being entirely run online between Monday, 25 May and Friday, 19…
We are now just past the first week of Alert Level Two, with businesses across our region opening their doors and working in a safe manner. It’s a different world,…
A new dashboard for Palmerston North and Manawatū goes live today, providing regular information and insights across our economy as we move through the impacts and challenges of COVID-19 The…
Tēnā koutou, After 48 days of Levels 4 and 3, yesterday marked a welcome but physically distanced reopening for most of our business community. With domestic travel again possible, schools…
Choose Manawatū - a new initiative We’ve now heard what the next stage of restarting economy will look like under Level 2, when it comes. If you’re like me, you’ll…
On the first day of New Zealand’s Level Four Lockdown, submissions opened for Te Ahu a Turanga, the Manawatū Gorge replacement route, reminding us that although it feels like life…
Things to Consider for your Business Following the Government announcement on the 20th April, New Zealand will move out of Alert Level 4 at 11.59pm on Monday 27 April, into…
Kia ora koutou, This week has been punctuated by three significant announcements, along with what is now the daily ritual of the 1pm and 3pm government briefings. We’ve seen positive signs that…
As of Thursday 26 March, the Government has approved more than $1.5 billion in payments for wage subsidies, across more than 72,000 applications. There is no longer a cap on…
Today's government announcement moves New Zealand up to a Level Three alert on the COVID-19 system. In 48 hours we will move, as a country, to a Level Four. The…
We've compiled a summary of the governments package, and the key links and information regarding all things COVID-19, from workplace preparedness to tax relief and more. We'll be keeping in…
Although the national economy is still functioning below pre-pandemic levels and the pathway ahead remains uncertain, the economic activity in the September 2020 quarter was stronger than anyone had anticipated.…
Rate of Economic Growth - Palmerston North city and Manawatū district “The Palmerston North city and Manawatū district economies are performing almost twice as well as the national economy, thanks…
The outlook for economic growth in Manawatū is strong The Manawatū region is experiencing strong economic growth and the outlook for the next fifteen years is particularly strong. A major…
The National Economy The COVID-19 pandemic had significant impacts across the national economy towards the end of the March quarter. The June quarter will more accurately reflect the anticipated impacts such as slowing population growth, softening employment growth…
To the year ending December 2019, the New Zealand economy looked to have turned the corner, at least temporarily. Although growth has slowed, some near-term indicators have shown improvement. Improved…
Despite warning signs, the New Zealand economy remains solid. Although slower than in recent years, New Zealand’s economy is growing at a reasonable pace, in fact better than most of…
New Zealand’s rate of economic growth is cooling. Growth hasn’t stalled or declined, and we aren’t teetering on the edge of a recession, but New Zealand is no longer on…
Regional New Zealand continues to be the powerhouse for driving the nation’s economy and Palmerston North and Manawatū are playing leading roles, according to a series of recent economic reports.…
Manawatū is continuing to record strong economic growth, underpinned by the complementary strengths of Manawatū district and Palmerston North, and the region's economy now exceeds $5 billion in value according…
Manawatū is continuing to enjoy solid economic growth, underpinned by a strong primary sector, solid consumer spending and population growth, according to Infometrics. “High and sustained economic growth is expected…
It has been another strong quarter for Palmerston North and Manawatū, from retail spending through to the growth of the regional economy. Among reports of falling national business confidence, that…
Few people successful in business would ever claim that they got there with no help, guidance, or even advice. Most businesspeople benefit from the helping hand of others. People who…
Mark Piper is Fonterra’s Director for Category, Strategy & Innovation. He’s the first non-scientist and non-degree holder to head up the Fonterra Research and Development Centre in its 93-year history.…
Exporting from Dannevirke to the world. The word “pivot” comes naturally to Metalform. Metalform has turned every perceived disadvantage of being a manufacturer in provincial New Zealand into export strengths.…
When Sarah Cowan bought into her parents’ business, The Herb Farm in 2006, she had a fresh business degree and a vision – to take the brand global. Fourteen years…
Matthew van der Werff and Terry Southern founded Beta Solutions, an electronic engineering consultancy, in 2008 in Matthew’s sleepout attached to his garage. The pair became good mates while studying…
Fonterra's Research and Development Centre in Palmerston North employs many of the world's leading experts in dairy research and development, and has done so since 1927 when its research began.…
It was on a trip to Australia that Kate Smith recognised the opportunity to tap into the tourism market with her honey business, Waireka Honey. “I popped into a honey…
Based in Palmerston North, See Me Media and Screen Vistas are an outdoor and cinema advertising company. They first connected with CEDA three years ago to access our support and…
Levno is a leading agritech company based in Palmerston North who connected with CEDA to investigate how we could support their growth through innovation, research and development. Fast forward four…
Some will remember the car-less days of the 1970s. To combat the rising price of oil the government introduced a scheme in which you could only use your vehicle on…
Sophia Parun clearly remembers drawing and painting at primary school - and just loving it. It’s not surprising, creativity and a passion for art runs in her family.
Reuben and Alice Ebrey are the owners of the Himatangi Beach Holiday Park. In 2018 they met with a CEDA business growth advisor who determined they needed help in four…
As Amy Fowler and Kelvin Gilbert were walking down picturesque George Street early last year, they realised their dream of opening their own boutique design agency could become reality in…
Feilding-based fashion designer Jodie Woods operates a sustainable clothing start up, Tonic & Cloth, and was prepared to grow her business over five years. "I planned to coast along slowly,…
The average household may do a load of washing a day, so processing 19 tonnes of laundry a day may be a little hard to imagine, yet that's exactly what…
At the 2018 Commonwealth Games, three medal-winning field hockey teams – the Black Sticks, and the English and Australian sides – had one thing in common: their goalkeepers were all…
