"One of the key findings from our review of the last World Cup campaign was the need for more regular international fixtures against top nations," Martin said.
"In securing this fixture against Uzbekistan, we have confirmed a team from the intensely competitive Asian Confederation who were in the playoff mix for the World Cup.
"These are the types of teams we need to build our campaign against as we develop our programme on and off the field to overcome the challenges that nations like Uzbekistan will pose in the next World Cup qualifying cycle."
Martin says the pre-match preparation at the Aspire Academy is ideal for a side who will be working with their newly appointed coach.
"The review also pointed towards maximising preparation time for the team with our players now spread across the globe.
"We're delighted we have been able to secure the lead-in time for the squad at the Aspire Academy as the group look to lay the foundations for the campaign leading towards Russia."
Meanwhile, the process leading to the appointment of the coach of the All Whites is currently at interview stage with an announcement on the group's new leadership set to be made in July.
Uzbekistan v New Zealand
Monday 8 September
Pakhtakor Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
