[1][2][3] A new station then opened to the east,[4] on the Mangaweka deviation on 18 November 1981, though only for parcels, small lots, and as a passing loop,[5] which still remains.

9 June to 4 August 1904 are given for when the 7 mi 75 ch (12.8 km) extension from Mangaweka to Utiku opened for goods.

[5] In 1957 the passing loop was extended and motor points and colour light signals installed.

[15] Mangaweka had its annual returns of traffic recorded, as did Utiku to the north and Ōhingaiti to the south.

[16] Passenger numbers grew whilst the station was the terminus of the line and during the World War 2, before tailing off towards 1950, as shown in the graph and table below.