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Government funding secures business growth advisor role based in Whanganui

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The advisor will serve businesses in Whanganui, Ruapehu and Rangitikei. Photo / File

The advisor will serve businesses in Whanganui, Ruapehu and Rangitikei. Photo / File

Whanganui & Partners has secured government funding to set up a business growth advisor role, which will be based locally.

The role is designed to build the capacity of small and medium start-up businesses and will link the region's business people with experts.

Assistance will also be provided to businesses in the Ruapehu and Rangitikei districts.

Whanganui & Partners chief executive Mark Ward said he's excited by what the role will enable for the region's businesses.

The Manawatu-Whanganui region has previously had three advisors based in Palmerston North; however, one of the roles will be based in Whanganui from next week.

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"The idea to pitch to Government for this role to be based in Whanganui came from the Whanganui Chamber of Commerce and subsequent conversations held with Whanganui & Partners," Ward said.

"It's exciting to have been successful with bringing that idea to reality following strong local interest in the position. This really is a coup for Whanganui & Partners and our region as a whole."

Whanganui resident and Labour Party candidate hopeful Tim Easton has been appointed to the role.

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"Tim's understanding of central government, alongside a background of liaising with businesses, set him apart as the leading candidate and I look forward to the value he can bring to our local businesses," Ward said.

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