Angus Robertson

Colliers International is excited to bring to the market Sun Valley Forest, a 735ha (subject to survey) block located in the Northland region, 32km north-west of Whangarei. The Crown holds a registered forestry right over the land and will take care of all operational requirements for establishing, growing, managing and harvesting the forestry crop. All infrastructure work and planting is now completed to a high standard. 

The successful purchaser of Sun Valley Forest will reap the benefits of two substantial forms of government-backed income - carbon and land rental payments. This long-term passive investment opportunity is not to be missed! Declining yields in commercial property alongside the environmentally sustainable nature of this asset mean it must be considered.

Wakamarina Forest is located in the highly regarded Wakamarina Valley within Marlborough Tasman region.

The forest has a gross area of 247 hectares, with approximately 166 hectares stocked in mixed age class Radiata pine, 65 hectares in a cutover state with the remaining area in roading, skids sites and native bush.

Wakamarina Forest is well positioned to take advantage of both local and international markets come harvest, with a multitude of domestic processing facilities as well as the efficient export ports located in Nelson and Picton.

Colliers International has been retained to manage a two stage Expression of Interest process. Access to further detailed information is available upon request.

“Kaipara Hills” is located 70 km north west of the Auckland CBD and is 141.75ha bareland block currently used for pastoral grazing. However, its altitude and contour offers an excellent opportunity to be planted into commercial forestry.

The property was previously in commercial forestry, but was ruled to be deforested prior to 2008, therefore is classified as post 89 land. “Kaipara Hills” classification as post 89 land, ensures a significant carbon earning opportunity for the successful purchaser.

The outlook for greater carbon earnings is positive. We have seen the price of carbon steadily increase since 2014, with the review of the ETS resulting in the increase in the fixed price option to $35. Since the removal of the fixed price option we have seen the value of carbon skyrocket. 

With the Northland and Auckland regions being rich in domestic processing and efficient export ports located in Auckland and Whangarei, this is a superb opportunity to establish a forest in a region that is set up to support commercial forestry.

As New Zealand transitions to a low-emissions economy, the important role that forests and trees play is growing. The Government has increased its focus on forestry through the One Billion Trees Program. Part of this program includes funding via Government Grants including Direct Landowner Grants to provide simples and accessible direct grants to landowners. 

There is an additional possible benefit for the successful purchaser of being eligible for transferable titles. 

The ICC Estate consists of 14 freehold forests spread across the Southland (9), Otago (3) and Nelson/ Marlborough (2) regions. The estate has a gross area of 3,599 ha and a productive area of 3,058 ha, providing a rare opportunity to secure a cornerstone holding in the New Zealand forestry market.

The regional distribution sees 2,442 ha located in Southland, 946 ha located in Otago and 211 ha located in the Nelson/ Marlborough regions. 

Principally established as a Radiata pine forest there is smaller sections of Douglas fir and other minor species.

With locations that offer access to both quality domestic processors and efficient export log ports, this is a superb opportunity to own an exceptional estate in well-established forestry regions.

The estate is available for sale in its entirety or per individual region. 

First Stage non Binding expressions of interests close Thursday 19 March

Located in the picturesque Coromandel region, Tokatea provides exceptional views looking over the Hauraki Gulf. With an area totalling 297 ha, this block provides a rare opportunity to take ownership of a significant land holding in the coromandel region. The block has 34ha of mature Radiata pine that will provide immediate cashflow for the successful purchaser. This is an opportunity not to be missed, blocks of this scale in this location do not come up very often!

Sherriff’s and Sylva Forests are first rotation Radiata pine forests owned by way of Forestry Rights. Located in the highly regarded Brunswick district in the Whanganui region the forests have a total combined area of 134ha comprising exclusively Radiata pine established in 1995. The forests have been professionally managed under a clear wood regime. 

The two forests are located approximately 20km's north of Whanganui and have shown strong growth rates with little signs of disease or pest damage. The two forests are located within 500 meters of each other. 

These forests represent the perfect opportunity to secure wood flow in the near term without the complications of land ownership.

Sherriff's and Sylva can be purchased separately or in conjunction! 

Don't miss out contact your forestry specialists below to request the detailed Information Memorandum! 

Ongarue Forest is located 21km's north of Taumarunui on the corner of State Highway 4 and Ongarue-Waimiha Road. The property is a third rotation, pre-1990, forestry block. 

Ongarue Forest has a gross area of 167ha, comprising predominantly new Radiata pine plantings, with smaller areas of mature Radiata pine owned by third parties and mature Douglas fir. 

Ongarue Forest provides the opportunity for an astute purchaser to take ownership of forestry land with a track record of producing high quality, high yielding forestry crops. 

Don't miss out contact your forestry specialists below to request the detailed Information Memorandum! 

This block represents a perfect opportunity to secure a smaller forestry holding in the Taranaki region. The forest has a total area of 477.4ha and a net stocked area of 272ha, comprising 85ha of Radiata pine and 186ha of Redwoods. Therefore offering an astute purchaser a unique opportunity to secure 477.4ha of forestry land, 85ha of Radiata pine crop and a 186ha of Redwood crop.

Motukawa Forest is a second rotation forest with well developed roading infrastructure and located just 45km from New Plymouth makes this a great investment opportunity.