A master planned resilient innovation hub

Situated on the former AgResearch site, blue mountains campus has been master planned by an award-winning precinct team and is being delivered in stages featuring a blend of refurbished existing buildings and brand new modern buildings.

The campus benefits from extensive green spaces and mature trees which were established when the AgResearch site was established over a century ago.

Each stage has been planned to maximise outlook onto these green spaces. Stage 1 is complete and is leasing now.

Details of each planned stage are outlined below.

Campus Stages

Stage 1: Ngā Toka | Buddle Building

The first stage of the campus is complete and leasing now. This 100% NBS building offers efficient, comfortable, 5 Green Star accredited workspace.

Key facts:

  • One full floor (850sqm) available on Level 3 of the 4-storey tower, (pictured above) Find out more >

  • 25-95sqm office suites and co-work zone located in The Greenhouse private workspace offering on Level 2. Find out more >

  • Located at the gateway to the campus

  • Refurbished and strengthened to IL2 100% NBS

  • 5-Star Green Star certified and targeting a high NABERSNZ rating

  • KiwiRail and MBIE anchor tenants

  • Features Grounds Café, tenant cardio gym, and end-of-trip facilities on the Ground floor

  • Ready to occupy now.

Stage 2: Hopkirk Building

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The Hopkirk building forms the second stage of the campus. This striking heritage building is being refurbished and is suited for office, amenity and specialist uses.

Key facts:

  • Refurbished heritage building

  • Ground floor + Level 1 spaces available

  • 765sqm total space; 380sqm NLA typical floor

  • Prime frontage at the campus entrance

  • Suited to office use or retail uses (gym, wellness offerings, hospitality, medical, dental)

  • Entrance opens onto landscaped lawns

  • Specification can be modified to suit tenant requirements

  • Occupancy date subject to tenant commitment and availability

Future Stages: New Builds

The rest of the campus will be occupied by new low-rise buildings that are designed to deliver very large, efficient modern workspaces.

Key facts:

  • 5,300 square metre new campus buildings

  • Built to IL2 100%+ NBS; options to design to IL2 130% NBS or IL3 100% NBS

  • Minimum target of 5 Green Star and NABERSNZ ratings

  • c1,750 square metres NLA typical floor

  • Floors can be leased together, separately or sub-divided

  • Tenant design input available

  • Enormous flexibility – the design can be adapted to suit specific business needs

  • Rapid to construct (around 18 months) versus longer lead times needed for central city projects

  • Timber structure options and a wide range of energy-saving and sustainability options are available.

Campus Overview

Project Director David McGuinness and Head Architect Stephen McDougall talk about the key qualities of the campus that make it a great place to work.