Affordability

Companies looking for properties in Canterbury have to justify their purchase against tight economic criteria.

Izone’s low land costs, low rates and available workforce have contributed to more than 120ha being sold since 2007. Independent industry surveys confirm Izone has the cheapest industrial land in the greater Christchurch area.

Sales of the final Stage 7 lots commenced in June 2015 and continue to deliver on value, location and return on investment:

• Izone’s industrial land is some 40-60% less expensive than other local developments.
• Commercial and water rates in Selwyn are significantly lower than in Christchurch City, calculate how much you'd save.
• Izone is set up for industry and there are no development contributions. This is a significant cost advantage.

Planning, consenting & construction made easy

The District Plan is developer-friendly and Izone is located outside of Environment Canterbury’s clean air zone.

Izone’s management by a professional property development firm means significant efficiencies are possible in the planning, consenting and construction phases. Our experience means we can help you negotiate the planning and resource consents process.

Recent geotechnical investigations confirm that, due to deep groundwater levels, the ground beneath Izone has low potential for liquefaction or lateral spreading. These favourable ground conditions allow for low-cost foundation design. Izone is also considered an acceptable location by insurers with regard to contract works insurance and ongoing cover.

Space

As a large greenfield development, Izone has the space and flexibility to tailor land outcomes to requirements.

Meanwhile the non-congested location, to the south of Christchurch, brings its own benefits.

A combination of easy access, dual entry options from State Highway One and plenty of on-site room for trucks to make and receive deliveries, remove the logistics headaches that come with many inner city industrial developments.

In addition, Izone’s substantial land bank, means resident businesses are able to future proof their growth.

State-of-the-art Infrastructure

Master planning of this entire land holding has been undertaken by the Auckland office of Harrison Grierson. The master plan recognises global urban design trends, translated to New Zealand circumstances.

Taking a best practice approach to industrial infrastructure, the Izone development includes:

• Wide roads and carefully designed traffic management systems
• A network of walkways, native plantings, landscaping and attractive communal areas
• Reticulated gas available to all lot boundaries
• Its own rail sidings.

Good neighbours

More than 60 companies in the manufacturing, logistics and agricultural sectors have made Izone home.

Neighbours include The Warehouse’s South Island Distribution Centre (the largest building in the South Island), Westland Milk Products, PGG Wrightson Seeds, Solid Energy, Designline Bus Pacific, Pegasus Engineering, Moffats, as well as numerous smaller operators such as Canterbury Frames and Trusses, Permbrand and CRONZ.

Supportive Council

Izone’s owner, Selwyn District Council, is a supportive and highly progressive local authority.

Economically, the region has consistently ranked among New Zealand’s top five best performing regions since 2008.

In addition to having the foresight to develop New Zealand’s largest master-planned industrial park, SDC has also invested in several design / build and lease back packages for Izone-based companies.

Izone Business Association

Izone is already home to more than 60 companies involved in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, agri-business and a wide range of suppliers servicing these industry sectors.

Established in 2010, the Izone Business Association meets as required to network and discuss any matters common to Izone-based businesses.

The association enables members to:

• Be informed on the development of the industrial hub
• Identify issues of mutual interest and lobby for them to occur
• Use the group's combined purchasing power to reduce service costs and get to know their Izone neighbours.

From signage to the availability of PO Boxes, from securing discounted rates with couriers to bus services, the IBA is currently operated by Izone on behalf of its resident businesses.

Please contact the secretary [email protected] for more information.