Who We Are
Located in the heart of central New Zealand in Manawatū, Te Utanganui is the key servicing point for central New Zealand, including the Taranaki, wider Manawatū-Whanganui, Hawke’s Bay, Wairarapa and Wellington regions along with the top of the South Island, and is home to one of only three airports on the national air freight network that operates 24/7.
The name of Te Utanganui was gifted to the project in 2021 by Rangitāne o Manawatū.
Our Name
The name refers to the concept of an inland port, of transient goods arriving by sea, sky and land, and then out again – ki tai. Ki uta refers to an inland location and nui describes the hub’s vastness and importance.
The name drew inspiration and appreciation from the local geography, of its creeks and streams that carve pathways from the mountains to the sea, representing the significant role Te Utanganui has in the transport of goods throughout New Zealand and the world.
Ki uta ki tai – mountains to sea. The mana of this name and partnership with Rangitāne o Manawatū is foundational to Te Utanganui.
Our team
Robbie Woods
Te Utanganui, Programme Director
Jerry Shearman
Central Economic Development Agency, CEO
Janet Reynolds
Central Economic Development Agency, Marketing and Communications
