The Wellington region, being in the centre of New Zealand, is the ideal import /export location. It has efficient transport and port facilities but the awareness of these advantages is not high. That’s where the CentreHub project comes in.

The benefits to the region’s manufacturers will be in the form of increased frequency of services at lower cost. This will add to their competitive advantage.

“A number of manufacturers have commented that a significant benefit to being located in Wellington is the ability to get raw materials in and products out of New Zealand within 24 hours.” Says Geoff Copps, Manufacturing Sector Manager for Grow Wellington.

“Building on this advantage and expanding the reach towards catering to the needs of export markets will provide an impetus for growing the sector and contributing to the region’s prosperity.”