The team at Palmerston North City Council have been working with the Bunnythorpe community to build a plan for the future of their village.

Darcy Hart is no stranger to solving problems, building his career out of solving logistical challenges for his customers. As the CEO of national logistics and freight organisation Nexus Logistics LTD and Colinxx LTD, Darcy could see Manawatū had many locational advantages over other regions as a base for logistics and freight, but also knew there were challenges on the horizon for the industry.

The development of Te Utanganui, Manawatū’s unique intermodal distribution hub, is a transformative project that is redefining the region’s economic landscape and strengthening the national freight and distribution network for the future.

Central Demolition is a successful Manawatū based demolition company founded in 2002 by Ian Butcher. Priding itself on being at the forefront of both the commercial and residential demolition industry, Central Demolition provides a total solution for all demolition requirements, busy pulling down buildings, removing dangerous asbestos and planning safe deconstructions.

After spending almost two decades in the South Island and Wellington, Ramesh and his wife Laksmi went in search of a place with the perfect blend of small-town charm, career opportunities, and a short drive to their extended family. They found it in Manawatū.

When relocating in 2014 from Auckland to Palmerston North to take on the Chief Executive role at Palmerston North Airport, Palmerston North-raised David thought he had a bit of an idea what he would be in for. What he found when he touched down was something completely different.