Business // Pakihi

hyperscale data centres
and green energy

Powering the Future from the Heart of New Zealand.

Manawatū is strategically positioned to meet the surging global demand for hyperscale data centres, offering unmatched connectivity, centrality, and access to infrastructure through Te Utanganui – the Central New Zealand Distribution Hub.

With New Zealand’s data centre market projected to grow to 354.1 MW by 2029 at a CAGR of 16.53%, the region presents a compelling opportunity for investors looking to capitalise on this momentum.

With the pace of growth in Manawatū, new energy and infrastructure precincts present diverse opportunities for infrastructure development and investment. These opportunities include renewable energy generation and storage, electricity transmission and distribution, water infrastructure, digital infrastructure (such as data centers and fiber networks), and various social and enabling infrastructure projects.

Power up with purpose

Complementing this growth is Manawatū’s strong potential in renewable energy.

As the tech sector drives increasing demand for sustainable operations, the region is well placed to develop green energy solutions - such as solar, wind, and bioenergy -to support low carbon, high performance data centre operations. For investors and operators alike, this presents a unique opportunity to build at scale while aligning with global sustainability goals.

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