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Manawatu-Wanganui

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Manawatu-Wanganui is a region situated in the lower half of the North Island of New Zealand.

Palmerston North is the largest city in the region.

TRANSPORT IN THE MANAWATU REGION: In addition to the daily rail, bus and national airline services, Palmerston North's International Airport offers dirct flights to and from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. For those travelling by car, all state highways throughtout the region lead directly to Palmerston North's central business district (CBD).