Major hazards in Manunui are three sub stations, two bulk LPG tanks, two fertiliser storage facilities, timber yard, closed freezing works, local school, workings men's club, community hall, timber drying facilities, play centre, truck stop, trucking firm, bus depot and three churches.

Manunui Brigade is supported by Taumarunui Brigade 6kms away.

Manunui is a small town 5km east of Taumarunui predominantly residential, with a population of 800 people.