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Jasper agrees long-term lease with Direct Logistics at Wiri asset
Jasper has successfully negotiated and executed a new long-term lease to Direct Logistics Group across a 5,745 sqm industrial facility at 6 Hautu Drive, Wiri. Direct Logistics is a third-party logistics operator with more than 30,000 sqm of warehousing space across four Christchurch sites, alongside an existing Auckland facility. The Wiri building roughly doubles the group’s Auckland capacity. This asset sits within Jasper’s institutional logistics and industrial portfolio.
Vernon Sequeira, Investment Manager at Jasper commented "Securing an operator of this calibre on a long-term commitment is a strong outcome for the asset and for our investors. Direct Logistics brings deep industry experience, a clear growth plan, and the building’s specification allowed us to meet their requirements.”
A high-quality occupier
Direct Logistics was founded by Nathan Scott and Brendan Prendergast. Prendergast founded the business that became Move Logistics in 2005 and built it into one of New Zealand’s largest freight operators. Scott spent 11 years prior to founding Direct as National General Manager of Warehousing at Move Logistics.
The group services clients across FMCG, food, beverage and dairy, whiteware and electronics, e-commerce, building products and specialised handling. Jasper worked closely with Direct Logistics through the leasing process to ensure the facility met the group’s operational requirements, and the tenant is now settled and ramping up 3PL volumes from the facility.
The deal was introduced by Alistair Billing, Director at X Commercial.
The facility
The building was purpose-built as a distribution facility in 2004 and sits on an 8,073 sqm site.
- Warehouse: 5,679 sqm of high-stud space
- Office and amenities: 67 sqm
- Canopy: 628 sqm providing all-weather loading
- Yard: 800 sqm secure, plus 15 car parks
- Zoning: Heavy Industry
The building boasts a floor specification rarely found in assets of this size in South Auckland, supporting high-density racking and heavy materials handling.
Location
The site is strategically located within the established industrial precinct of Wiri, positioned between State Highway 1 and State Highway 20 and offering ready access to major transport routes. Ports of Auckland’s Wiri inland port and the Manukau commercial centre are both close by, providing Direct Logistics with access to a central node within Auckland’s logistics network.
Get in touch
Jasper has further industrial space available across our portfolio. To discuss a warehousing requirement or upcoming availability, contact Vernon Sequeira at [email protected] or 021 299 4274.
About Jasper: Jasper is a specialist commercial real estate investment and asset manager, representing global institutions and investors throughout New Zealand and Australia. Jasper provides investors access to real estate strategies across Australasia. Since 2019, Jasper has grown its AUM to ~$500M.
Vernon Sequeira
Investment Manager
Posted on 1 Oct 2026
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