Marsden Point Industrial
Marsden Point Industrial
Situated at the tip of Marsden Point is the business sector. Here you will find a mixture of light and heavy industry. Northport and Channel Infrastructure, two of the largest companies occupy the northern tip and inner harbour space. presents exciting opportunities to new and established business's.
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Government inks deal to bolster fuel resilience
Press Release
Press Release
The Government’s unprecedented contract with Z Energy for close to 90 million additional litres of diesel, equivalent to around nine days’ supply, has been signed, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones say.
“Two weeks ago, we announced that the Government was in negotiations to firm up New Zealand’s fuel resilience by securing additional supply through an agreement with Z Energy. We are pleased to announce this deal has now been finalised,” Nicola Willis says.
“We have now placed an order for the fuel and expect the diesel will be in the refurbished tanks at Marsden Point as early as the end of June.
“Channel Infrastructure is working at pace to get the tanks ready to store the additional diesel, with the project due to be completed in the coming weeks.
“This is an ambitious project that will help strengthen New Zealand’s fuel storage capacity, providing a valuable contribution to our short-term supply needs,” Nicola Willis says
“This Government has shown that we take New Zealand’s fuel security seriously and are willing to invest where it counts, with this agreement being the first of its kind here,” Shane Jones says.
“We are continuing to monitor the impacts of the conflict in the Middle East very closely and will assess whether any further action is needed to secure additional fuel supplies.
“While our fuel system is built to manage uncertainty, and we have already taken significant steps to strengthen our fuel security, New Zealand is exposed to international supply chains. The conflict in the Middle East has reinforced the importance of building strategic resilience.
“Working with industry to establish reserve fuel supplies and increase our fuel storage capacity is exactly the kind of action we need to be taking right now to give ourselves the insurance we need.”
Meridian Ruakākā Energy Park Update
Meridian have installed 6,000 piles out of the 75,000 in total needed. The pile installation started on site 2 (corner of McCathie Road and Port Marsden Highway) and are just beginning on site 3, at the other end of McCathie Road. The racks that will hold the solar panels are also starting to go up.
Earthworks, drain clearing and tree felling continue, and fencing is underway along McCathie Road and Port Marsden Highway boundaries. Work has started building a new entrance on McCathie Road and constructing new internal roads.
Roadside planting
Meridian says it is building roadside bunds that and they are preparing for these to be planted with natives over the cooler months.
The design of a 30ha of native habitat and wetland is coming together after some fruitful consultation with hapū and environment groups. Rehabilitation planting is planned to begin this winter on site 1 and next winter on site 3.
Meridian says it is building roadside bunds that and they are preparing for these to be planted with natives over the cooler months.
The design of a 30ha of native habitat and wetland is coming together after some fruitful consultation with hapū and environment groups. Rehabilitation planting is planned to begin this winter on site 1 and next winter on site 3.
New Zealand First Propose Special Economic Zone For Marsden Point
The Special Economic Zone at Marsden Point would include the former refinery and Northport. The Zone would be focussed on energy generation/distribution and maritime activities, including the new DryDock, servicing ship repairs from New Zealand and around the world.
Special Economic Zones are part of a wider strategic plan: producing more goods and services for export while fortifying our national security.
In countries that have SEZs the policy mix varies, but include a combination of tax breaks, wage subsidies, reduced regulation, and investment in physical, transport or communications infrastructure.
The principal benefit this economic zone would provide is relief from planning regulations and the RMA.
NZ First says no longer will industries in the zone have to deal with local/regional councils, DOC and a myriad of other bureaucratic agencies for their activities.
Instead, planning rules, RMA consents and the like would be determined quickly by a government panel. This expert panel would make decisions based on whether the changes will grow the economy and achieve the aims of the zone.
Other relief options NZ First are considering are changes to the Overseas Investment Act to make it easier for quality foreign investment in the zone to occur while at the same time protecting our national interest and ownership.
Additionally, tax incentives will be considered. These options will range from rates rebates (Crown would pay the local councils for services provided to Zone businesses), foregoing various levies, investment incentives, right up to reduced company taxes for specific investments
The SEZ at Marsden Point is not just about legislation. It is also about a new complex arising from government policy and investment. Alongside the SEZ we have the Drydock, the Northland Expressway and the Marsden Point rail link, going North to Oteria, and South to Auckland.
COMMERCIAL LEASING
Marsden Point has a variety of commercial leasing opportunities available. The biggest landholder is Marsden Maritime with customisable bare land build options to fully kited ready to occupy office space.There is over 180 hectares of land outside the port available for port-related ventures to set up and operate from. More than 120 hectares is zoned as commercial zone four, suitable for heavy industrial businesses.
Kiteotara Business & Commercial Centre
SERVICES/UTILITIES
Marsden Point is situated on the countries deepest water and furtherest north port, Northport. Northport has three berths available for handling dry cargo vessels, with a total wharf length of 570 metres. There is 13 metres of water available at Chart Datum at berths 1 and 2 and 14.5 metres at berth 3.
Marsden Points deep-water harbour and jetty 2 tier terminal used to import refined fuel
The Northport facility totals 58 hectares of land, with over 30 hectares now paved and being used for cargo operations.
Channel Infrastructure is home to New Zealand's largest fuel storage depot, with over 290 million litres of contracted storage tanks on site.The fuel is distributed primarily to the Auckland and Northland markets through Channel’s 170-kilometre pipeline and by our customers BP, Mobil and Z Energy via truck.
One of Northport's ultra modern Tub Boat fleet
Power: As part of Meridian Power's renewable energy plan, they have installed a Battery Energy Storage System at there Ruakākā Energy Park
The BESS stores electricity which can then be shared with the national grid when it’s needed most.
The Ruakākā BESS has a maximum output of 100MW of electricity. It has a storage capacity of 200MWh, which means its maximum output – enough to power around 60,000 average households during winter – can be sustained for two hours. It is connected directly to Transpower's Bream Bay substation at 33kV.
The second stage of the Ruakākā Energy Park – a 130MW solar farm is currently under development. This will cover about 163ha of the 201ha project site and produce up to 230GWh of energy per year from about 250,000 solar panels.
The BESS stores electricity which can then be shared with the national grid when it’s needed most.
The Ruakākā BESS has a maximum output of 100MW of electricity. It has a storage capacity of 200MWh, which means its maximum output – enough to power around 60,000 average households during winter – can be sustained for two hours. It is connected directly to Transpower's Bream Bay substation at 33kV.
The second stage of the Ruakākā Energy Park – a 130MW solar farm is currently under development. This will cover about 163ha of the 201ha project site and produce up to 230GWh of energy per year from about 250,000 solar panels.
TRANSPORTATION
Roading: The current government has prioritised the Te Hana to Port Marsden Highway as one of 3 Roads of National Significance (RoNS) that make up the Northland Corridor, a 100km strategic route linking Auckland and Whangārei. When completed The Northland Corridor will support economic growth and productivity, reduce congestion, improve safety, support housing development, and provide a more resilient roading network. Travel time via the countries major arterial roading network state highway 1 is less than 2 hrs to Auckland CBD at a distance of 170 kilometres.
Rail; Currently in the procurement stage is the 19 klm single track Marsden Point Rail Link. This project will connect Northport with the existing Auckland line at Oakleigh and improve overall transportation of goods to and from Northport.
Airports: Auckland international airport is approximately 2.5 hours by road and the Whangarei domestic airport is around 40-50 minutes. Intercity one of New Zealand's largest bus companies and has regular services between Ruakaka and Auckland City.
Airports: Auckland international airport is approximately 2.5 hours by road and the Whangarei domestic airport is around 40-50 minutes. Intercity one of New Zealand's largest bus companies and has regular services between Ruakaka and Auckland City.
FOOD & ACCOMODATION
There are a good number of motels dotted around the neighbouring district and plenty of eateries to choose from
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Marsden Point
Marsden Point Oil Refinery, Marsden Point Highway, Ruakaka, New Zealand
