Two brand-new, adjoining industrial buildings are available for lease in Rolleston, the South Island’s leading logistics hub, putting occupiers right at the centre of the Canterbury region’s freight network.
The standout industrial distribution developments in a high-profile, main-road location at 1 Freight Drive and 109 Iport Drive are complete and ready for immediate occupation, says Colliers Christchurch Industrial Sales and Leasing Broker Harry Peeters.
Both buildings share a modern, purpose-built design for universal use with striking copper cladding and generous concrete aprons and canopies.
Each warehouse offers high stud, clear span space with an 8m knee height and a 9.4m apex, giving flexibility for warehousing, distribution, and logistics.
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“These are quality, ready-to-go facilities finished to an exceptional standard, and they are very adaptable for a wide range of users such as storage operators or manufacturers,” Peeters says.
Dual entry and exit points keep vehicles moving efficiently, while the large concrete aprons and canopies support all-weather loading from multiple roller doors.
“Practicality has been front of mind throughout the design and that creates an excellent working environment for seamless day-to-day operations.”
Office areas are open plan and able to be split depending on the needs of the tenants.
Security fencing and manual sliding gates protect the facilities.
The 1 Freight Drive location offers 1,866sq m of warehouse, a 150sq m office, a 446sq m canopy, and 15 car parks.
A north-facing position at 109 Iport Drive offers 1,429sq m of warehouse, a 47sq m office, a 150sq m showroom, a 424sq m canopy, and 20 car parks.
With the two sites side by side, growing businesses or related operations can take both for a combined 3,295sq m of warehouse space or secure either building on its own.
The position adds to the appeal. Rolleston provides direct access to State Highway 1 and major freight networks as it sits where the Main South and Main West trunk lines meet and is home to three dedicated, rail-serviced inland ports serving greater Christchurch.
The surrounding Izone and Iport precincts cover roughly 300ha and have made the town one of Canterbury’s premier industrial addresses.
Selwyn was New Zealand’s fastest-growing district in the year to June 2026, with the population up 2.9 per cent and GDP growth of 3 per cent in the same year. Strong residential development in Rolleston and Lincoln supports long-term industrial demand and employment.
The region’s freight task is substantial. Environment Canterbury says Canterbury moves about 40 million tonnes a year and produces 57 per cent of the South Island’s GDP, and a planning report from the regional council projects South Island freight volumes to climb by 47.7 million tonnes between 2012 and 2042. For occupiers, that points to lasting demand for well-placed logistics space.
Peeters says the buildings offer a rare chance to move straight into premium new premises in a sought-after location.
- Supplied by Colliers
