Accelerate25

A programme to accelerate opportunities for a stronger and more prosperous Manawatū-Whanganui region by 2025 by connecting people, business and our environment

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CEDA @CentralEDA is calling for business mentors in the Manawatū to give back to the local community by sharing their skills. https://t.co/0XUkfElOh3

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Whanganui District Council's approach to climate change has helped the city win international recognition as a leading model for economic and social development – for the seventh time. https://t.co/nvSdCiJHEX

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Te Puwahā, Whanganui's port revitalisation project, is progressing well with repairs on the North Mole underway: https://t.co/A1zkEoM8BV

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The Talent Connect app was developed by Whanganui & Partners to successfuly pair up business owners with skilled workers, and is exclusive to Whanganui professionals. https://t.co/62ejQiJREq

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Whanganui River tribes draw global focus to indigenous knowledge, via @nzherald https://t.co/S1sjNfaZY0

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Palmerston North continues to develop its role as a significant retail centre for the lower North Island: https://t.co/kOarAziOIM

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‘Drive the highway’ at Woodville Library https://t.co/G2P1zyU7li

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Some positive news from Horowhenua today, with strong economic growth. Well done to @HoroDC and The Horowhenua New Zealand Trust

https://t.co/FmudGsILCs

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Surveying has begun on the Marton Rail Hub. This is a project that has been identified as high priority for the region by Accelerate25. https://t.co/wZKVswGORZ

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Manawatu-Whanganui have made some big moves and we are now ranked 3rd in the @ASBBank Regional Economic Scorecard, thanks to a strong rural sector, retail sales lifting 10.6% and one of the hottest housing markets in NZ!
https://t.co/2IDCVzZi7B

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Check out the first concrete pour on Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway last month.
https://t.co/1DCDy0GmNr

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Earlier today, Accelerate25 Lead Team members met with Economic and Regional Development Minister
@Stuart_NashMP, where he announced a new $200 million fund to support post-COVID recovery in the regions. https://t.co/mbjEAgUhvt

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Norwood celebrated the opening of their national training centre in a unique way last week. The centre is located next to the national support office and will house classrooms and event space.
https://t.co/geQxioYArs

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Recently our region’s leaders met with local MPs at parliament. Initiated by regional chiefs, and jointly hosted by @TangiU and @HorizonsRC Chair @rachelkeedwell, MPs were presented with our region’s Brief for Incoming Ministers, and discussed our economic action plan.

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Construction of the rock stockpile site for the redevelopment of Whanganui's North Mole begins this week, as part of Te Pūwaha, the Whanganui Port Revitalisation Project. It is also a key project to improve distribution and transport in our region.

https://t.co/gOPmTQ0Gnq

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The Manawatū-Tararua highway build is being broken-up and contracted out in smaller chunks than usual for a project of it's size, presenting local businesses with a massive opportunity. A fantastic initiative to build growth within our region.
https://t.co/vOrRDJCkWe

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Former A25 Lead Team member Mavis Mullins shows she is walking the talk as she leads a project to reduce nitrate runoff into waterways, all from her Tararua dairy farm.
https://t.co/JHxJyjeYDb

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Planning is underway for construction of the Marton Rail Hub. The rail hub is identified as a priority project in our region, opening up transport and distribution, while creating employment opportunities for our community. https://t.co/IOLY7m8hgD

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It is fantastic to see investment being made in the Capital Connection. The importance of rail connections for our region is vital. This is a great win for our commuters and our region's economy.
https://t.co/qV7eBIwY1L