Whanganui benefits from strong wind and solar resources, established infrastructure, and proximity to major energy demand centres. These natural advantages are already attracting significant interest from energy developers, with more than 2,000MW of renewable generation signalled across wind and solar projects in the wider area.
Whanganui benefits from strong wind and solar resources, established infrastructure, and proximity to major energy demand centres. These natural advantages are already attracting significant interest from energy developers, with more than 2,000MW of renewable generation signalled across wind and solar projects in the wider area. This level of potential generation reflects both the quality of the renewable resource and the growing role of the region in New Zealand’s future energy system.
A key opportunity for Whanganui is the development of renewable energy projects that support local industry while enabling new forms of production. Reliable and competitively priced renewable energy creates advantages for manufacturing, food and fibre processing, and other export-focused sectors that require secure energy supply to grow.
~90,000
Tonnes per annum of green methanol production planned
4.5m3
2023–2028 lower north island wood availability forecast
4.85 GWh
Potential annual wind energy generation in our region
~100 MW
Green hydrogen electrolysis planned
22 February 2026
10 November 2025
Creative Industries
14 October 2025
Creative Industries
22 February 2026
10 November 2025
Creative Industries
14 October 2025
Creative Industries
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
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.
Tim Easton
Team Lead
Tim heads up the team at Whanganui & Partners helping deliver a coordinated programme of work across all sectors and stakeholders.
