It is fantastic to see investment being made in the Capital Connection. The importance of rail connections for our region is vital. This is a great win for our commuters and our region's economy. bit.ly/37Tbjms

Planning is underway for construction of the Marton Rail Hub. The rail hub is identified as a priority project in our region, opening up transport and distribution, while creating employment opportunities for our community. bit.ly/3dwfYPS

Former A25 Lead Team member Mavis Mullins shows she is walking the talk as she leads a project to reduce nitrate runoff into waterways, all from her Tararua dairy farm. bit.ly/2ZKDyQI

The Manawatū-Tararua highway build is being broken-up and contracted out in smaller chunks than usual for a project of it's size, presenting local businesses with a massive opportunity. A fantastic initiative to build growth within our region. bit.ly/3uF0Ohb

Construction of the rock stockpile site for the redevelopment of Whanganui's North Mole begins this week, as part of Te Pūwaha, the Whanganui Port Revitalisation Project. It is also a key project to improve distribution and transport in our region. bit.ly/3tvFNEe

Recently our region’s leaders met with local MPs at parliament. Initiated by regional chiefs, and jointly hosted by Tangi Utikere and Horizons Regional Council Chair Rachel Keedwell, MPs were presented with our region’s Brief for Incoming Ministers, and discussed our economic action plan.

Norwood celebrated the opening of their national training centre in a unique way last week. The centre is located next to the national support office and will house classrooms and event space. bit.ly/3eZS4g8

Earlier today, Accelerate25 Lead Team members met with Economic and Regional Development Minister Stuart Nash, where he announced a new $200 million fund to support post-COVID recovery in the regions. bit.ly/3yGLq69

Check out the first concrete pour on Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway last month. facebook.com/13763413825995…

Manawatu-Whanganui have made some big moves and we are now ranked 3rd in the ASB Bank Regional Economic Scorecard, thanks to a strong rural sector, retail sales lifting 10.6% and one of the hottest housing markets in NZ! bit.ly/3xlGDpJ

Surveying has begun on the Marton Rail Hub. This is a project that has been identified as high priority for the region by Accelerate25. bit.ly/3oeBNJ1

Some positive news from Horowhenua today, with strong economic growth. Well done to @HoroDC and The Horowhenua New Zealand Trust horowhenua.govt.nz/News-Events/Ne…

‘Drive the highway’ at Woodville Library nzta.govt.nz/mr/27128

Palmerston North continues to develop its role as a significant retail centre for the lower North Island: stuff.co.nz/business/12747…

Whanganui River tribes draw global focus to indigenous knowledge, via nzherald nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chro…

The Talent Connect app was developed by Whanganui & Partners to successfuly pair up business owners with skilled workers, and is exclusive to Whanganui professionals. dlvr.it/SJZ7PP

Te Puwahā, Whanganui's port revitalisation project, is progressing well with repairs on the North Mole underway: nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chro…

Whanganui District Council's approach to climate change has helped the city win international recognition as a leading model for economic and social development – for the seventh time. nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chro…

CEDA CEDA is calling for business mentors in the Manawatū to give back to the local community by sharing their skills. ceda.nz/60-seconds/sha…