Marsden Point

Situated on the southern tip of Whangarei Harbour, Marsden Point and the greater Marsden Point area is one of the fastest growing regions in New Zealand. Blessed with a natural deep water port and easy access to Auckland via the state highway network the region has a high level of vacant industrial-zoned land and infrastructure capacity to accommodate industrial and processing sectors. Industry leaders including Northport (New Zealand's northern most multi purpose port), Hermpac, and Carter Holt Harvey's LVL Plant are but a few industries who have already chosen Marsden Point as their home. If you are a new or established business looking to relocate, there has never been a better time to get a foot in the door.

Sun drenched coastlines, pristine white sandy surf beaches surrounded by small environmentally protected Islands, Marsden Point sounds more like a tourist destination than an industrial powerhouse, but it is this unique environment of available industrial, business and retail zoned land coupled with a world class lifestyle that is enticing many new businesses to relocate to our region.

The business sector is comprised of a mixture of both heavy and light industrial, agricultural, commercial and retail. The existing major industries are Northport (deepwater port), Hermpac, Channel Infrastructure (New Zealand’s Fuel Import Terminal) and Carter Holts LVL plant. Other industries include timber treatment and processing plants, specialised plastics manufacturing, engineering and building firms. Because of Marsden Point’s close proximity to the ocean, the area has become a hub for companies involved in marine based research and development, like NIWA - the National Institute of Water and Atmosphere research's Northern Aquaculture facility. Consistent winds on the Bream Bay coastline and great facilities at Northport were also the reason why Marsden Point was chosen as the testing base for Oracle’s Larry Ellison Sail GP Boats. The town centre, Ruakaka, has a thriving and growing commercial and retail sector comprised of a medical centre, supermarket, butcher, cafe's and specialty stores. There's also a thriving bespoke business community of cabinet makers, surfboard shapers and clothing designers dotted amongst the community .

The Greater Marsden Point area is experiencing phenomenal growth as many families from neighbouring cities discover just how affordable it is to own property and live in the region. As well as a number of established subdivisions like those at One Tree Point and Ruakaka Surf Beach there are several large residential developments underway, notably Hopper Developments canal lifestyle living at Marsden Cove which includes a retirement village, plus a new stage development at Ruakaka Town centre. We have early education centres, two primary schools and one secondary school in the immediate vicinity and 30 mins north in Whangarei City Northtec tertiary education offers courses up to degree level. Marsden Point is home to New Zealand's largest fishing competition, the surrounding ocean is home to some of the best sports fishing, diving and surfing on offer. There are a number of clubs and recreational facilities including, surf life saving, horse racing, golf, football, league, motocross, martial arts and hiking.