Economic Dashboard
Our Economic Dashboard provides an objective look at our economy through a number of relevant indicators. We track our district's performance and benchmark it against data from the wider region and New Zealand overall.
Population
48,900
+0.6% in 2023
Filled jobs
21,600
+1.1% in 2023
Mean earnings
$61,767
+6.7% in 2023
GDP - 2023
$2,381m
+1.8% in 2023
Skilled workforce
10,570
+1.2% in 2023
Business units
4,638
+2.9% in 2023
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.
Get your business off to the right start
Submit the Business Enquiry Form and our Growth Advisor will be in touch within two business days.
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.
