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Whanganui is one of New Zealand’s most diverse economies, combining a productive heartland with an ambitious, outward-looking city.

Creative Industries  in Whanganui

Whanganui has a well-deserved reputation as a centre of creativity, recognised internationally as New Zealand’s only UNESCO City of Design. The city is home to some of Aotearoa’s most celebrated craft artists alongside designers whose products reach global markets. This creative energy is visible not only in studios and workshops but across the urban landscape, with Whanganui boasting more art galleries per

capita than any other New Zealand city. Creative tourism is growing rapidly with the opening of the city’s flagship cultural institution, Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery.

Whanganui welcomes creatives looking to accelerate their business in a supportive and connected environment.

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We help businesses build capability, access support, navigate funding, and find the right talent. From startups to established companies, we work alongside ambitious organisations who are shaping the future of our region.

We're home to nearly 50,000 people in New Zealand's lower North Island, and we're growing with intention. Our economy is one of the country's most diverse – and when we identify our strengths, we excel.

We help businesses build capability, access support, navigate funding, and find the right talent. From startups to established companies, we work alongside ambitious organisations who are shaping the future of our region.

We're home to nearly 50,000 people in New Zealand's lower North Island, and we're growing with intention. Our economy is one of the country's most diverse – and when we identify our strengths, we excel.

We help businesses build capability, access support, navigate funding, and find the right talent. From startups to established companies, we work alongside ambitious organisations who are shaping the future of our region.

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