PLAZA SHOPPING CENTRE

An enclosed retail shopping centre, located in the heart of Palmerston North.

The Plaza is Manawatū’s premier shopping destination and is the region’s dominant enclosed retail centre.

The centre spans 32,237m2 of retail space and is anchored by major national retailers Kmart, Farmers, Countdown and JB HiFi. With over 90 stores, The Plaza offers an unmatched mix of fashion, beauty, lifestyle, food, services, and convenience retail under one roof.

The Plaza provides 1,250 car parks, with extensive undercover parking ensuring easy and weatherprotected access. Complementing this is excellent public transport accessibility and multiple pedestrian entry points directly from surrounding CBD streets.

PLAZA SHOPPING CENTRE’S CORE CATCHMENT

The Plaza serves a Main Trade Area population of approximately 280,880 people, including 92,260 residents within Palmerston North. The region is forecast to grow at 1.7% per annum, providing strong future customer demand.

In 2025, the total identified retail expenditure within the main trade area is estimated at approximately $3.34 billion, highlighting the significant consumer spending potential in the region.

THE LOCATION

Situated in the centre of Palmerston North, the largest city in Manawatu, The Plaza benefits from exceptional visibility, foot traffic and transport connections.

The Plaza sits within the city’s main retail and hospitality zone and is surrounded by offices, civic facilities, hotels, Massey university and transport links.
The Plaza is highly accessible, serviced by multiple city bus routes with the Palmerston North Bus Terminal only a short walk away, providing regular connections to all parts of the city, Massey University, Feilding, Ashhurst, and surrounding communities.

Its convenient proximity to State Highways 3 and 57 makes it a strategic destination for commuters and regional visitors travelling from areas such as Levin, Feilding, Sanson, Tararua, and northern Manawatū. Multiple prime entrances from Church Street, Ashley Street, and the wider CBD pedestrian network ensure seamless integration with the city centre and effortless access for shoppers.

RETAIL MIX

The Plaza Shopping Centre supports a strong mix of national and international tenants

This comprehensive retail mix, combined with a strong line-up of “only-in-the-region” brands, creates an unmatched destination that customers from near and far are willing to travel for, making it the region’s most compelling and sought-after retail location.