Port Whangārei industrial land for sale

One of Whangārei’s most significant industrial land offerings in a generation is on the market with flexible purchase options for developers and occupiers of varying sizes.

Approximately 14 hectares in established industrial hub

The approximately 14 hectares of Heavy Industrial-zoned freehold land on Fertilizer Road in Port Whangārei is a landmark in Northland’s industrial scene as the site of a former large-scale fertiliser factory run by Ballance Agri-Nutrients.

Positioned in an established hub of industry, handy to the city centre and key transport and freight routes, the property is now being marketed for sale by Bayleys in the North Commercial and Industrial.

Flexible purchase options and configurable lot sizes

Buyers have options to acquire the entire landholding of mainly cleared land; to buy ‘super lots’; or to secure smaller-format industrial sites – subject to final subdivision. Within the natural constraints of the land, super lots and smaller lots can be configured to suit a buyer’s requirements.

Expressions of interest are being invited by Wednesday 9 December (unless sold prior).

The offering is certain to attract keen buyer interest amid a significant local shortage of industrial real estate.

Low industrial vacancy supports buyer demand

It comes as Bayleys’ latest New Zealand Industrial Market Update points to a tight supply-and-demand dynamic in Whangārei, whose 1.8% industrial vacancy rate is well below that of the major centres.

The report finds development feasibility is holding up in an environment of stable rents, yields and construction costs. Developers are increasingly active in acquiring land for future projects, particularly where they can secure well-located sites with long-term growth potential.

Lot sizes suit occupiers, developers and investors

Bayleys salesperson Nigel Ingham says varying lot sizes in an indicative layout plan for the Fertilizer Road site – from approximately 4,933 square metres to over 14 hectares for the full landholding – offer a myriad of possibilities for owner-occupiers, developers and investors seeking land for heavy industry.

“Heavy Industrial zoning, a substantial land area and established industrial location make this landmark city holding an outstanding platform for occupation and development.

“Buying the land in its entirety may suit a large national or international owner-occupier, developer or investor, with the ability to occupy, carry out staged development, subdivide, or a combination of these, subject to necessary approvals.

“The proposed super lots present a chance to secure substantial industrial landholdings without having to purchase the entire property, while the smaller industrial lots provide options for businesses, developers and investors seeking an individual industrial site – subject to final subdivision design, servicing and approvals,” Ingham says.

Heavy Industrial zoning permits wide-ranging uses

Heavy Industrial zoning under Whangārei’s district plan permits wide-ranging uses. These span general industry, and the likes of manufacturing, repair and maintenance services, marine industry, storage, and waste management facilities, along with some ancillary retail and commercial activities.

The zone generally allows buildings up to 20 metres high, with structures up to 35 metres permitted over part of a site, subject to applicable council requirements.

Vendor investigations support future planning

Bayleys salesperson Daniel Sloper says preliminary investigation and planning work across the site has been undertaken by the vendor.

This includes environmental, geotechnical and engineering investigations, and concept planning for future subdivision and development. Potential buyers can view relevant information on request as well as carrying out their own due diligence.

Port Whangārei location connects with freight routes

Sloper says the opportunity for new owners is underpinned by a strategic position in a proven Whangārei industrial location.

“The property sits near Port Road, conveniently connecting to arterial roads, freight routes and destinations to the north and south via State Highway 1. It also benefits from being within a few minutes of the city centre, with its commercial hub, workforce and supporting services.

“Port Whangārei is noted for its concentration of industrial, manufacturing, trade, logistics and marine-related businesses, with the wider Port Road area providing an established base for businesses requiring industrial land and access to Whangārei’s transport network,” Sloper says.

The area’s desirability is evidenced by the presence of heavyweight occupiers such as CourierPost, freight businesses Mainfreight and PBT Group, construction company Downer, and waste management specialist WM New Zealand, he says.