"We're expecting very strong interest from developers, both locally and internationally."
The freehold property, spanning 10 separate titles, is owned by the occupiers NCI Packaging.
NCI will continue to occupy the site on a short-term lease, giving the new owner a holding income while NCI finalise their relocation plans.
The proposed leaseback period is for a minimum of two years, with at least six months notice to vacate.
Greg Goldfinch, national director of industrial sales and leasing for Colliers, says the property is exceptionally well located on Mt Wellington Highway.
"The site benefits from huge exposure on the main route through Mt Wellington - one of Auckland's most popular retail precincts.
"It is close to New Zealand's largest retail development, Sylvia Park, as well as a growing number of bulk retail locations."
Goldfinch says Auckland's success story is driving demand for commercial property, with overseas investors among those eyeing local development opportunities.
"Business is booming in Auckland," he says.
"With a population of some 1.5 million, the city is New Zealand's largest commercial centre and main international gateway. Auckland provides 38 per cent of New Zealand's GDP and is the destination for 62 per cent of the country's imports."
Goldfinch says the Mt Wellington site is suited to a range of different developments, or a mix of development types.
"Among the options is a new office development. Tenant demand for office space in Auckland is at an eight-year high," he says.
"The low office vacancy rate means office space is being readily absorbed as supply increases, helping to drive up rents and capital values."
The site is also ideal for bulk retail, given the area's existing strength in that area, Goldfinch says.
"Auckland's share of New Zealand's overall retail spend is rising thanks to population growth, house price increases and real wage growth, which is keeping demand strong.
"That strength has contributed to a near-record low retail vacancy rate of 2.7 per cent, which is helping to drive up rents."
Kuzmich says the site could also be ideal for a high-density residential development. "Apartments and terraced units are increasingly in demand as housing supply continues to lag behind demand," he says.
"Suburban apartments in particular are an attractive proposition.
"The most recent Colliers International survey found $142m of suburban apartments were sold in the second half of last year - only $2m less than inner city apartment, which have traditionally dominated the market."
Auckland's growing population is also driving demand for more schools and other education providers, Kuzmich says.
"There's an opportunity here to create a new school or campus in a growing area of the city."
He says New Zealand's tourism boom also makes a new hotel a viable option.
"Last year, a record 3.5 million international visitors came to our shores. To serve our tourists' needs, another 4300 new hotel rooms are needed to keep up with projected demand."
Hooper says Mt Wellington is changing as Auckland intensifies.
"The area's growing popularity is being driven by Sylvia Park, residential infill housing and the planned East West Link, which will greatly improve transport in the area."
He says the suburb benefits from excellent transport links, including direct access to the Southern Motorway.
"The motorway provides ready access to Auckland CBD, only 10km away, as well as the port, airport, and wider Auckland region," Hooper says.
"Nearby suburban areas provide an ample workforce, who are well served by regular rail and bus services."
Hooper says the site's existing improvements include a single building over 10 titles.
"The building is made up of manufacturing facilities, outwards/inwards goods storage areas, an engineering workshop, dangerous goods store and associated offices," he says.
Security fencing and electronic gates control access to the site.
The yard provides dedicated areas for staff and visitor parking, container storage, inwards goods container delivery, metal recycling/waste storage, empty drum storage, manoeuvring and landscaping.
