Development-ready site in Whangārei commercial hub

A substantial freehold site for sale in Whangārei presents a ready-to-build development opportunity in an up-and-coming commercial precinct.

Strategically positioned between Northport and the Port Marsden Highway, the more than 4,500 square metres of flat, serviced bare land sits in the heart of an emerging Marsden Point growth hub.

The Waiwarawara Drive property comes with an approved building consent for an 800-square-metre Kiwispan-designed building, with scope to adapt or expand this for future needs. Resource consent is pending for a wider two-stage project, including a further 1,000 square metres of future buildings.

Bayleys salesperson Nigel Ingham said planning provisions and proximity to vital transport routes and freight and logistics hubs supported a broad range of business, logistics, distribution and trade-related uses, within a master-planned town centre designed for sustainable mixed-use development.

Prominent frontage to One Tree Point Road assured future occupiers of excellent visibility and branding potential, he said.

“Comprehensive groundwork has been completed, including design, engineering, and service connections, streamlining the path to construction. This gives developers or owner-occupiers a genuine head start - saving time and money on planning and approvals, reducing development risk and allowing for faster delivery to market or occupation.

“With its consented status, strong transport connectivity, and position within one of Northland’s strategic commercial areas, this site provides a clear pathway to develop and occupy with confidence,” Ingham said.

The property at 2 Waiwarawara Drive, Ruakākā, Whangārei, is being marketed for sale by Ingham and colleague Daniel Sloper of Bayleys Whangārei. It will be sold by deadline private treaty, closing on Wednesday 10 December, unless sold prior.

Commercial zoning under the Whangārei District Plan enables business activities spanning trade retail, commercial services, offices, light industry and repair and maintenance operations – typically on larger sites with good vehicular access.

The site for sale is also subject to a Marsden City Precinct Overlay. This adds a master-planned framework for a mixed-use community around a new town centre.

Sloper said Marsden City was driving ongoing residential and industrial development as it emerged as a significant hub for business, trade and logistics in Northland.

“The Marsden City Precinct Overlay provides the planning framework for a town centre to accommodate long-term regional expansion and foster a connected, sustainable environment for future business activity.

“Positioned close to Port Marsden Highway (State Highway 15) and Northport, the property for sale has excellent connectivity to key freight and transport routes linking Whangārei to Auckland and the upper North Island, as well as international markets,” Sloper said.

Marsden Point and Ruakākā were seeing steady commercial and industrial growth, supported by expanding port operations, residential development and ongoing investment in transport and infrastructure, he said.

Recent government commitments further strengthen the outlook, including major investment in the Northland road corridor, long-term consents for Northport’s container and logistics expansion and funding for new energy infrastructure through the Northland “Energy Bridge” project.

“Together, these initiatives highlight confidence in the region’s economic potential and reinforce Marsden Point’s position as a key commercial gateway for Northland,” Sloper said.