We’re a leader in advancing primary industries. Elevating Whanganui’s strength and resilience for our region’s agribusiness and rural sector is a priority for us. We seek to facilitate growth, build national influence, and create new pathways for diversification and sustainability.
Primary industries accounted for the top five international export ‘industries’ for Whanganui in 2022. Dairy product manufacturing was 41% of the share compared to 27% nationally, with meat manufacturing at 24% compared to 14% nationally. Forest and logging, and horticulture and fruit growing are also significant contributors to exports for Whanganui.
How can we help you?
Whanganui & Partners offers a range of high-value initiatives and resources to support the primary industries with business mentoring and start-up assistance, scholarships, cluster collaborations, exports, funding, workshops, research, and training.
Amplify
Amplify is a one-off grant of up to $4000 to help you make a meaningful step change in your business. Apply for a quarterly grant through Amplify.
NZ Rural Leaders Trust
Each financial year we sponsor $4000 each for two successful Whanganui applicants to put towards their Kellog Rural or Nuffield course fees. Scholarships are still available. Apply by June 30th.
Agribusiness Newsletter
Subscribe to our Agribusiness newsletter and stay in the loop with our offerings, resources, and events.
Business Friendly Group
The Business Friendly Group is a programme that identifies all the processes a new venture needs to work through. Relevant Whanganui District Council experts are brought together in one place to help you get things underway. Find out how we helped Papaiti Gin.
Talk to us about your primary industries business
Connect with our Strategic Lead – Agribusiness, Colleen Sheldon for opportunities to grow your business. Find out how we helped Jackson’s Rewena Bread in this video below.
