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- Why Manawatū?
You’ll become part of a welcoming and friendly community, as well as finding everything you need and want in Manawatū. Choose your lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, bustling townships or the city life of Palmerston North, we’ve got the right place for you.
Work-Life Balance
Enjoy the ultimate work-life balance offered in Manawatū. There are ample opportunities to develop your career or grow your business, while easily fitting in family time, outdoor adventure, hobbies and interests.
Top Class Education
With leading tertiary education providers Massey University, UCOL and IPU New Zealand all based in Palmerston North, along with excellent schools you’ll have top class education opportunities here in Manawatu.
From Overseas?
Are you looking to immigrate to New Zealand or come to study? You’ll feel welcome in Manawatū with immigrants from all over the world choosing to live here, it’s a true multi-cultural community.
City Life
Shopping, vibrant arts and culture, or fine dining and a glass of wine, Palmerston North has it all. From a night out at the theatre to an afternoon spent over good coffee and conversation, you’ll love what’s on offer.
Natural Wonders
Bordered by majestic bush-clad mountain ranges, west coast beaches and sprawling farmland, with the Manawatū and Oroua Rivers flowing through the heart of the region, getting back to nature in our great outdoors is easy.
Move to Manawatu
Don’t just take our word for it, discover why our locals love to call Manawatū home and start planning for the life you’ve always dreamed of.