Ecosystem

For local tech companies, we maintain several ecosystem maps

• Physical Map plots office locations around the city and region on a street map
• Industry Map groups companies into industry areas by tag

We also track local ecosystem statistics like employment supply and demand.

In the wider Manawatū

• Manawatū Chamber of Commerce organise a lot of events to support local business through education and networking. They also connect the Defence Hub, Contact Centre cluster and more.
• Women and Business.
• Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA)
• Chiasma is active among STEM students at Massey, connecting to industry
• Skilled Migrants connects migrants with work

National

ManawaTech are an affiliate of the NZ Tech Alliance. They bring together and resource 20+ industry associations from around the country.

IT Professionals are the professional body for tech people. We work closely with the local ITP branch. Some of our events are run together with them.

Sister Organisations

• Auckland NZ Software Association
• Waikato Cultivate IT
• Wellington / Hutt Technology Valley
• Canterbury CanterburyTech