A modern facility in the established Whakatu industrial precinct near Hastings is being presented to the market for sale or lease, giving prospective owner-occupiers, investors, or tenants the opportunity to secure space in a large-scale asset in a strategic Hawke’s Bay location.
41 Johnston Way, Hastings has a total building area of 6,187sq m on a 1.09ha landholding.
This freehold property benefits from excellent connectivity to key transport routes, including the Whakatu Arterial Link.
Central Hastings is approximately 12 minutes away, offering access to all essential amenities.
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There is holding income in place from the existing tenant until early 2027 but there is potential flexibility for an earlier exit if desired by the incoming purchaser or lessee.
The property is zoned General Industrial by the Hastings District Council.
Colliers Hawke’s Bay Brokers Danny Blair and Calum Ironside have been exclusively appointed to market the property for sale or lease via negotiation.
The building was originally constructed circa 2004 with extensions completed to the warehouse in 2007 and 2010 to modernise the premises. The warehouse component of the 2010 extension offers a stud height of 10.3m.
A covered loadout canopy along the southern side provides all-weather loading with drive-through access via roller doors at each end, with entry to the warehouse through two 5m-high automatic roller doors.
The office and amenities include a reception area, open-plan administration space, two private offices, and a large lunchroom.
Blair, Director at Colliers Hawke’s Bay, says those seeking a site of scale in a sought-after location will be drawn to this offering.
“The warehouse provides top-quality dry storage space and is a functional asset that could suit a range of different businesses given its substantial scale and high stud warehouse. There is also secure perimeter fencing, offering peace of mind to future occupants,” Blair says.
“For a buyer, there is holding income in place that would provide them time to strategically plan their future moves for the property. There is also potential to end the existing tenant’s lease early.”
Johnston Way sits within the heart of the established Whakatu industrial precinct, one of Hawke’s Bay’s key logistics and processing hubs positioned between Hastings and Napier.
The area is well regarded for its strategic location, with Johnston Way forming part of a wider industrial network that includes Anderson Road, Whakatu Road, and Rangitane Road, all feeding efficiently into the broader transport system.
This connectivity is a major strength, with immediate access to the Whakatu Bypass and Pakowhai Road, which is one of the region’s primary arterial routes, linking Hastings through to Napier and providing direct connections to State Highway 2 and the Napier Port.
Ironside, Industrial Sales Broker at Colliers Hawke’s Bay, says there is a strong mix of established national and local industrial operators surrounding Johnston Way, reinforcing the area’s reputation as a proven location.
“The location of the subject property is one of the key attractions. The concentration of logistics, food production, and warehousing users in the nearby vicinity creates a highly functional industrial ecosystem that is well suited to distribution, manufacturing, and export-driven businesses,” Ironside says.
“Overall, Johnston Way benefits from being in a tightly held and growing industrial pocket, with excellent transport links and proximity to vital infrastructure underpinning its ongoing appeal.”
- Supplied by Colliers
