Design Tech

Design Tech in Whanganui is an emerging sector with a difference. Shaped by design culture and manufacturing capability, it blends creativity, technology, and production in ways not seen elsewhere in New Zealand.

This is a chance to invest early in a sector still being defined, help shape its direction, and take a front-row position in a new economic opportunity. Whanganui & Partners connects investors to talent, networks, and infrastructure to support growth from idea to impact.

Design Tech

Opportunities within City of Design

Carrot Juicing

A regional carrot juicing and processing facility anchored in Ohakune, converting currently under-utilised carrot residue into export-grade juice concentrate for established international markets. The opportunity strengthens Ruapehu’s value-add capability, improves utilisation of existing horticultural production, and captures greater onshore value within the district before export.

Shaped by design culture and manufacturing capability, Design Tech is about blending creativity, technology, and production in ways not seen anywhere else in New Zealand.

1 in 20

1 in 20 jobs in Whanganui is now a digital, technical, or high-value professional role

49 cities

In the world designated a UNESCO City of Design

$135,788

Average GDP per job digital and professional services job in Whanganui

our team

Collaboration is our operating system

Opportunities grow with discovery and an understanding of how to shape them, this is where we come in.

We can support businesses, investors and communities by giving direction for opportunities and relationships that form a path of growth.

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Tim Easton

Team Lead

Tim heads up the team at Whanganui & Partners helping deliver a coordinated programme of work across all sectors and stakeholders.

Rach Hoskin

Education & Technology

Rach works closely with education providers and industry to make sure that the right training and educational opportunities are available to build the skills that our economy needs.