Manawatu economy shows resilience
Manawatu's solid economic foundation is behind its resilience against the economic downturn affecting the world and other New Zealand areas, according to Andrew Powrie, Chief Executive of Vision Manawatu.
"The Manawatu economy has largely outperformed the national economy in the September...
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Regional labour market appointment
A new job has been created to address issues Manawatu organisations are facing with workforce and skilled labour shortages.
Mrs Hilary Humphrey has been appointed Regional Labour Market Project Leader to drive the initiative. She will operate from Vision Manawatu.
Chief Executive,...
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Sports CEO leaving
Sport Manawatu board of trustees Chairman Christopher Boyle has announced that the board has accepted the resignation of CEO Andrea Durie after over 13 years service, and the last seven and a half as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Durie's departure is not a surprise as she has been...
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Income rises to impact local economy
Big income rises, tighter consumer credit availability and delayed school holidays have had an impact on Manawatu’s economic report card for September, according to economist Peter Crawford.
"Up until August this year, Manawatu's growth has been well ahead of the national average but now we...
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Free study for people who lose jobs during downturn
Government-owned polytechnic UCOL is offering free study during 2009 to people who lose their jobs as a result of the current economic downturn.
Alongside the Retraining offer, UCOL is also offering a 'Job Guarantee' to its new students: Anyone who doesn't find employment in their study area...
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