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A well-positioned industrial landholding in the northern Whangārei suburb of Te Kamo is poised to benefit from a transformative infrastructure project, with the under-construction extension of Springs Flat Road set to directly connect the precinct to State Highway 1 by December 2026, Bayleys brokers say.
Bayleys Commercial in the North director Nigel Ingham is marketing the 3,000sqm (more or less) site at 36 Springs Flat Road for sale by deadline, closing at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, 30th July 2025 (unless sold prior), alongside colleague Daniel Sloper.
Zoned Light Industrial and located within a rapidly growing hub, the flat, rectangular-shaped parcel is offered with vacant possession, providing an immediate opportunity for developers, investors, and owner-occupiers to establish a foothold in one of the region’s most anticipated growth precincts.
“This is a significant opportunity to secure a development-ready site in a location that’s confirmed to benefit from transformational change,” Ingham says.
“A fully funded $27 million infrastructure upgrade, backed by $10.3 million in Crown support through the Infrastructure Acceleration Fund and managed by Whangārei District Council, will directly link Springs Flat Road to SH1 via a new arterial route, converting this quiet cul-de-sac into a high-exposure gateway.”
“While the site already benefits from proximity to SH1, just 700m via Great North Road, the new connection will significantly enhance logistics access, increase visibility, and help underpin long-term capital growth,” Ingham says.
“Importantly, the roading project is also unlocking significant residential development potential, with capacity for up to 3,000 new homes across 160ha of currently underutilised land north of Tikipunga and Te Kamo.
“That scale of urbanisation will bring with it a critical mass of people, demand for services, and more pressure on industrial and commercial supply, creating a powerful ripple effect for forward-thinking investors.
“Neighbouring developments in the precinct have already reported strong tenant interest from supermarkets, fuel retailers, and nationally recognised brands – further affirming the area’s future growth trajectory.”
The Light Industrial zoning supports a range of commercial activities, including warehousing, trade retail, storage, and service-based operations. The flexibility of vacant possession allows purchasers to immediately pursue custom-built developments or tailored design-build opportunities.
Bayleys Commercial in the North associate director Daniel Sloper says that the property’s scale, shape and zoning lend it to high-efficiency site utilisation.
“We’re seeing increased demand from trade-based and logistics businesses searching for modern premises in accessible, growth-aligned locations.
“Across the country, arterial road projects and new motorway interchanges have catalysed value uplift in formerly secondary industrial areas. Whangarei is following a similar path, with added population growth and residential development fuelling demand.”
Sloper adds that proximity to SH1, Northport, and a growing residential catchment including Te Kamo, Tikipunga and beyond, further reinforces the site’s locational advantages.
“This is one of the last remaining Light Industrial sites in a precinct on the cusp of rapid evolution, with commercial, industrial, and residential dynamics all converging to create strong potential for future upside.”