Invest with confidence in Whanganui
Investing requires more than opportunity - it requires insight, access, and the right people around the table.
Whanganui offers a highly connected investment ecosystem spanning local, national, and international networks. From sector specialists and iwi to landowners, infrastructure providers, and government
agencies, the region is supported by decision-makers and operators who understand how to get projects moving.
Whanganui & Partners acts as your guide through this ecosystem. We don’t replace your advisors or manage transactions; instead, we help you navigate the landscape, connect with the right partners, and move efficiently from interest to action.
How we support investors
Navigation through the ecosystem
No two investment journeys are the same. We provide the local intelligence you need - sector dynamics, growth opportunities, regulatory pathways, infrastructure and property options, and workforce and talent insights - to help you make informed decisions and move forward with confidence.
Access to decision-makers
Whanganui's size is a advantage: decisions happen faster, and the right people are never far away. We connect you directly to those who matter - landowners and developers, iwi and Māori investment entities, local and central government, infrastructure providers, industry leaders, and education and workforce partners.
On-the-ground intelligence
Good decisions start with good information. We give you market and sector intelligence, regional economic data, investment benchmarks, and honest, practical insight from people already operating here - not just the headline numbers, but the full picture.
End-to-end support
From the first conversation to the final decision, we stay alongside you. This can include site visits and hosted itineraries, introductions to advisors and partners, coordination with national agencies, support through consenting and planning stages, and ongoing relationship management once you’re established.
Tools for investors
Whether you're an experienced investor or just starting out, these tools provide valuable resources, advice, and networks to make the most of your investment journey.
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.
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.
Eilish Horrocks
Market Development
Eilish works to position Whanganui as a compelling investment destination, developing targeted strategies to attract the right investment and drive sustainable growth across the district.
Emma Bugden
Creative Industries
Emma works directly with artists and creative workers to make Whanganui a place where creatives thrive.
Suz Hepi
Regional Growth
Suz works with iwi, business, and industry partners to deliver projects that support regional growth across Ruapehu.
Colleen Ervine
Agribusiness
Colleen works with agribusiness stakeholders to develop strategies and initiatives that will develop our region into a food and fibre powerhouse.
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.
Eilish Horrocks
Market Development
Eilish works to position Whanganui as a compelling investment destination, developing targeted strategies to attract the right investment and drive sustainable growth across the district.
Emma Bugden
Creative Industries
Emma works directly with artists and creative workers to make Whanganui a place where creatives thrive.
Suz Hepi
Regional Growth
Suz works with iwi, business, and industry partners to deliver projects that support regional growth across Ruapehu.
Colleen Ervine
Agribusiness
Colleen works with agribusiness stakeholders to develop strategies and initiatives that will develop our region into a food and fibre powerhouse.