Moving
New Zealand Forward
Te Utanganui connects road, rail, air and sea networks to move goods faster and keep supply chains strong.
Te Utanganui is open for business
Te Utanganui is the nation’s leading distribution hub, strategically positioned in central New Zealand, enhancing national productivity and ensuring an efficient, resilient and future proofed supply chain.
What’s Happening
The Central New Zealand Distribution Hub
Te Utanganui is a unique intermodal distribution hub in the lower North Island of New Zealand, consisting of rail, road, air, and sea (via port) connections.
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1 of NZ's 3 key hubs
Road, Rail, Air & Sea
Connectivity and Infrastructure
Significant agribusinesses, including ProAg, Fruehauf NZ, Norwood, Brandt, and Delta Stock Crates, also benefit from the connectivity and infrastructure provided by Te Utanganui.
How We Move Forward
Te Utanganui comprises six major projects and zones, along with three key enablers. Together, these create the primary distribution and transport hub for central New Zealand.
The Catalysts
Te Utanganui is driven by three key catalysts: major developments at Palmerston North Airport, the Manawatū Regional Freight Ring Road, and the KiwiRail Regional Freight Hub. These projects are unlocking productivity, enabling investment, and positioning the region as a vital link in New Zealand’s supply chain
The Business Zones
Te Utanganui’s business zones – Ruapehu Aeropark, Kawakawa Industrial Precinct, and North East Industrial – offer strategically located, future-focused spaces for industrial growth. With direct connections to major freight and transport infrastructure, they’re designed to attract investment and support high-value, logistics-driven industries.
The Enablers
Supporting Te Utanganui’s catalytic projects and business zones are three nationally significant enablers: the Te Ahu a Tūranga – Manawatū–Tararua Highway, the Ōtaki to North Levin (Ō2NL) Expressway, and the strategic alignment with port partners across Aotearoa.
