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Project summary

The multiple-activity project will construct and operate:

  • a hyperscale artificial intelligence data centre

  • an integrated residential development comprising approximately 400 residential units

  • a village centre

  • a work-live precinct and associated activities.

The project will also involve a variation to the decision on Auckland Community Surf Park Stage 1, which was granted resource consents in 2024 under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020.

Auckland Surf Park Community (EPA website)

Project location

Approximately 54 hectares of land between Postmans Road and Dairy Flat Highway, Dairy Flat, Auckland.

Project referral

The Minister for Infrastructure referred the project to the Fast-track on 24 June 2025. The application was lodged on 21 March 2025.

Notice of decision on application for referral of Auckland Surf Park Community Stage 2 (PDF, 161KB)

First substantive application

The first substantive application was made on 11 March 2026. It was withdrawn by the applicant on 1 April 2026. The applicant has subsequently reapplied. 

Read the applicant's withdrawal (PDF, 207KB)

Second substantive application

AW Holdings 2021 Limited lodged their second substantive application for the Auckland Surf Park Community Stage 2 project on 7 May 2026.

This second substantive application was returned to the applicant on 28 May 2026. The application was returned after it was assessed as not complying with all the requirements of section 46 (2) of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.

Record of decision on completeness and scope – Auckland Surf Park Community Stage 2 (PDF, 112KB)

Memorandum on completeness and scope (PDF, 2.8MB)