Expand, move, or start your business in Whanganui - we make it easy.

We streamline processes and remove obstacles that get in the way of business development. Whanganui is business friendly and our economic development team and council staff work directly with business owners to provide assistance and support.

We’re here for you

From start-ups to SMEs to large exporting businesses, your first Whanganui connection begins here.

 

Whanganui’s Comparitive Advantages

 

If you’re interested in establishing a business – we have the information and resources to help. We connect you with the people and opportunities you need to make the best choices for your business.

Invest in this growing city

Now is a great time to invest in Whanganui. The local economy is resilient and businesses are forming and growing at pace. Consumer demand is strong and opportunities for investment and development abound as net migration drives population growth.

 

Whanganui has excellent infrastructure and economic diversity and the economic development leaders at Whanganui & Partners are ready to help you realise this city’s investment potential.

Our pro-business approach

Our free-to-use business-friendly process will identify the key steps needed to get your business established. When you  connect with us a facilitator will identify the people and resources you’ll need to be successful.

 

Then, we’ll organise a meeting with all the relevant experts together in one place, through our Business Friendly Group. This meeting can include Whanganui District Council staff from property, infrastructure, building control, regulatory, planning and communications teams – or whoever is relevant to your business’ needs.

 

Once you have met with the Business-Friendly Group, your facilitator will keep in touch with you to make sure your project is progressing.

 

Watch: The Business Friendly Group 

 

 

 

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About Whanganui & Partners

We work to promote Whanganui as a destination to live, visit, work, study and invest.

Our activities also include supporting new and existing businesses, bringing events to Whanganui and providing the latest economic data, analysis and commentary on the Whanganui district.

Our Partners

Our relationships form an intrinsic part of our culture and how we work as an organisation. Along with our partners, we help with the facilitation of guidance or expertise. We lead in consultation with a range of partners and stakeholders and work with them to realise the full potential of Whanganui.

Our partnerships lead to better outcomes for our businesses and community.

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