19 November 2024
Whanganui schools present at NZ Embassy in Tokyo
International Education
International Education
Whanganui offers a compelling proposition for overseas education experiences - with five high-quality secondary schools, tertiary offerings, a safe and compact city layout, and an authentic Kiwi environment where English language skills can be developed.
International Education in Whanganui
Whanganui offers a compelling proposition for overseas education experiences - with five high-quality secondary schools, tertiary offerings, a safe and compact city layout, and an authentic Kiwi environment where English language skills can be developed. These factors make the district an attractive destination for international students.
Whanganui has been actively expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific market through partnerships with educational institutions and government bodies, such as
Tsuruoka College and the Tokyo Board of Education.
These efforts position Whanganui as a hub for innovation and cultural exchange, ensuring education drives workforce development, global leadership, and economic resilience.
Whanganui offers a compelling proposition for overseas education experiences - with five high-quality secondary schools, tertiary offerings, a safe and compact city layout, and an authentic Kiwi environment where English language skills can be developed.
$4.7m
2025 international education contribution to the local economy
129
Equivalent fulltime students across 6 Whanganui educational insitutions
11
7 secondary school options for years 9-13 including kaupapa Māori schools and 4 key tertiary providers
23 February 2026
Japanese delegations bring a wave of economic and cultural opportunity to Whanganui
International Education
19 November 2024
International engagements lead to enrolments
International Education
19 November 2024
Whanganui schools present at NZ Embassy in Tokyo
International Education
23 February 2026
Japanese delegations bring a wave of economic and cultural opportunity to Whanganui
International Education
19 November 2024
International engagements lead to enrolments
International Education
Support ecosystem
In Whanganui, businesses grow through a connected, collegiate ecosystem - one that values collaboration, shared knowledge, and long-term capability building. From early-stage founders to established firms, there are clear pathways to advice, space, funding, and sector-led networks designed to support businesses as they scale.
Our approach to investment is intentional, by focusing on opportunities that align with Whanganui’s strengths, support sustainable growth, and deliver long-term value for the district.
Whether you’re an investor, business, or intermediary, we help you understand the landscape, navigate the ecosystem, and connect with the right people to move forward.
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.
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.
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.