Vision and Goals

Te Utanganui tohu

Te Utanganui—Powering Central New Zealand's Economic Future

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Our Vision

Te Utanganui is the nations’ leading distribution hub, strategically positioned in central New Zealand, enhancing national productivity and ensuring an efficient, resilient and future proofed supply chain.

Our Values

  • Resilience

  • Reliability

  • Sustainability

  • Efficiency

Our Goals

First Choice for Business and Investment


As the central node in the national network, Te Utanganui will be a magnet for national and global freight and distribution partners. 

Resilience and Productivity 

Te Utanganui enhances national productivity and future proofs New Zealand's distribution and logistics network, ensuring resilient supply chains.

National and Global Positioning 

Te Utanganui is recognised as the home of distribution and logistics for Aotearoa.

Our Focus—Manawatū

Our Focus / Priorities

Our project team will continue to build and leverage the significant stakeholder and partnership network that is so integral to the identity and growth of Te Utanganui. We are focused on delivering the Vision and Goals of the project through the core workstreams of:

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Let’s Move New Zealand Forward