OurRegion, the Manawatu

Real provincial New Zealand, with space to play, natural surroundings, and truly great people to call our friends!!

Manawatu is Young Heart Easy Living! 

Easy Play.  Manawatu offers a safe, healthy life, where play, sport and adventure of many kinds are available to everybody.

Easy Country. In the country, we are kind to the environment and our city people are supportive of the rural community.

Easy Living.  Manawatu is free of the big city hassles.  It's a place where we can put our energy into our families, our health, our friendships, our work and be part of a safe and caring community.

Easy Learning.  In Manawatu, we value life-long learning and the daring exploration of new ideas, be they in arts, science, business, farming or teaching, and being supportive of people who want to take these ideas to the world.

Easy Green.  Manawatu strives to be a region  of sustainable balance between the needs of people, business development, and the natural environment.

Easy Togther.  Manawatu welcomes people of all ages, and creeds.  We want to learn from and celebrate what all cultures bring to our community.

Easy Shopping.  The cities and towns of Manawatu offer a shopping experience that is vibrant, fun, safe and accessible for people young and old.

Easy Business.  Manawatu values those who want to use our central location, our knowledge resources, our stable work force and our new ideas to create and maintain a thriving local economy.

Easy Discoveries.  Manawatu is full of people who seek a varied and refreshing experience.