There’s never been a better time to invest in Manawatū and investing here is easy!

Located in the heart of the lower North Island, Manawatū is the gateway to central New Zealand. Situated on the main trunk rail line, and at the intersection of the state highways connecting Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, and Wellington; our region provides unrivalled connectivity for the inbound and outbound transportation of goods via road, rail, air and ports.

Manawatū is experiencing unprecedented levels of growth fuelled by significant public and private investment with more than $8 billion of transport and infrastructure investment planned and under way in the next 10 years. A key jewel in this crown is Te Utanganui – The Central New Zealand Distribution Hub positioned to the north of the city only minutes from the city centre.

Complementing the Golden Triangle (Auckland-Hamilton-Tauranga) and southern Christchurch node, Te Utanganui is the third node in New Zealand’s national transport and freight network. With major growth plans underway, Te Utanganui is already home to major distribution centres including Toyota NZ, Foodstuffs and Primary Connect (Woolworths), and has access to domestic and international markets through Palmerston North Airport.  which can move freight 24/7.

Investing in Manawatū is easy. With a vibrant mix of multinational and national companies, start-ups, tech and support services, research institutes, educational organisations, defence force services and public agencies, the region offers a hive of networks and connections.

Manawatū’s central location in the heart of the lower North Island, and less than two hours from the capital city of Wellington, makes us well-connected, centrally located hub of activity right in the middle of more than one million people within a two-hour drive!