14th December 2023 CEDA / Venture Taranaki / Whanganui & PartnersStrong visitor spend in Whanganui, Taranaki, and Manawatū point to a shift in travel behaviour as people get off the beaten track and seek immersive experiences, say the regions’ Western Marketing Alliance.
3rd November 2022 CEDA / DWCManawatū and the West Coast are taking a tongue-in-cheek approach to attracting visitors to their regions over the summer, with the launch of two new ad campaigns.
17th February 2022 CEDA / PeopleCEO Jerry Shearman lays out his tourism priorities for the region.
22nd September 2021 CEDACEDA plans to spend the $1m awarded as part of the government’s Tourism Communities plan on refreshing its destination management plan, developing capability, marketing to drive visitation in the shoulder season, and product development.
12th August 2021 CEDA / EventsTwo events in the Manawatū region received funding from the government’s $50m Regional Events Fund.
26th May 2021 CEDA / FundingThe agency will look for funding for two tourism-related developments in the Manawatū.
25th May 2021 CEDA / PeopleCEDA’s Linda Stewart calls it a day but she’s proud of what the agency has achieved in tourism.
23rd November 2020 Campaigns / CEDAThe Central Economic Development Agency has launched a new How Manawatū Are You spring-summer visitor campaign.
20th October 2020 CEDA / TrainingCentral Economic and Development Agency is providing tourism and hospitality businesses with a free workshop to help their marketing.
10th September 2020 CEDA / StrategyCEDA CEO Linda Stewart calls for a systemic change to the country’s tourism economy.
3rd September 2020 CEDA / EDAThe Central Economic Development Agency has launched the ManawatuNZ Visual Library, providing a free resource of imagery and videos to help businesses and locals showcase Palmerston North and the Manawatū.
8th October 2017 CEDA / Central Economic Development Agency / Palmerston NorthApplications are now open for the new Major Events Fund, helping event organisers to build iconic events right here in Manawatu.
26th September 2017 CEDATourism businesses are among those that could benefit from access to support, advice and resources from a new website that aims to help businesses in the Horizons region grow and flourish.
21st July 2017 CEDASeveral conferences with a combined value at almost $1m have been secured by the Central Economic Development Agency.
