INVESTING IN THE AUCKLAND WATERFRONT - Request for Expressions of Interest
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CONTENTS 1. Executive Summary 2. Investment Opportunity 3. Waterfront Auckland 4. EOI Responses 5. Appendices A. EOI Information Required B. Land Parcels C. The Waterfront Plan D. Team Waterfront Auckland Page 3
WYNYARD QUARTER • The redevelopment of Wynyard Quarter on Auckland’s waterfront will be the largest transformational commercial and residential development opportunity in central Auckland in the foreseeable future • Prominently and strategically located to the west of the current CBD, Wynyard Quarter incorporates some of the best mixed-use waterfront land of any major city in New Zealand • Redevelopment has already started (having commenced in 2004) with several major corporate office buildings and an entertainment precinct already in place • A unique and exciting opportunity now exists for the next stage of development in the Wynyard Quarter Central Precinct • Waterfront Auckland, the organisation tasked by Auckland Council to manage this development, has identified three strategic zones for redevelopment: • Commercial office development centered around an innovation hub • Residential including mixed-use apartment and townhouse developments • International hotel Silo Park, Wynyard Quarter
Westhaven Marina Central Jellicoe Hotel Viaduct Precinct Precinct Site Harbour Wynyard Wynyard Quarter Quarter Auckland waterfront showing the Wynyard Quarter area of development
AUCKLAND’S Wynyard Quarter and the WATERFRONT Central Precinct enjoy exceptional positioning on Auckland’s waterfront Ports of Auckland Britomart CBD Transport Centre RESIDENTIAL / MIXED USE OFFICE / INNOVATION HUB HOTEL Page 7
CENTRAL PRECINCT SITE PLAN1 Indicative Site Proposed Site Description Area (sqm) GFA (sqm) H A Residential 5,050 17,000 – 20,000 B Residential 2,710 9,000 – 11,000 C Residential 2,550 10,000 – 12,000 D Residential 6,230 23,000 – 26,000 A B F C E Residential 4,120 16,000 – 18,000 F Commercial 5,965 25,000 – 27,000 G Commercial 8,455 30,000 – 32,000 D E G H Hotel 5,500 16,000 – 20,000 1 Includes Hotel site. Wynyard Quarter Viaduct Central Precinct CBD
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST This Request for Expressions of Interest (‘RFEOI’) provides further information on the opportunities and details the responses being sought from private sector parties interested in participating in the developments. In relation to the Central Precinct, respondents are Waterfront Auckland has appointed Rothschild, asked to submit expressions of interest to either: Cameron Partners2 and Colliers International to act on its behalf in relation to the process. • Enter into long-term ground leases with development arrangements with Waterfront Respondents are asked to submit expressions of Auckland acting as Master Planner; interest by 14 May 2013 to any of the following parties: and / or • Enter into alternative development structures and / or funding arrangements with Waterfront Auckland to deliver a full range of outcomes Duncan Wilmer Paul Dougherty John Goddard Managing Director Partner Director – International Sales Rothschild Cameron Partners Colliers International p +61 2 9323 2330 p +64 9 912 8585 p +64 9 356 8837 m +61 401 134 117 m +64 21 570 674 m +64 21 947 566 e duncan.wilmer@rothschild.com e paul.dougherty@cam.co.nz e john.goddard@colliers.com 2 Whilst Rothschild and Cameron Partners have been appointed to advise on any structured or corporate arrangement that is only on the basis that the transaction does not involve any real estate agency work (as defined in the Real Estate Agents Act 2008). If the transaction involves any real estate agency work then the role of Rothschild and Cameron Partners will be limited to providing strategic and financial advice with Colliers undertaking the real estate agency work. Page 9
SECTION ONE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Karanga Plaza looking down to North Wharf is adjacent to the Viaduct Events Centre in Wynyard Quarter
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY REVITALISING THE AUCKLAND WATERFRONT • Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city. Home to 1.46 million people, Auckland has been experiencing rapid population growth and this trend is expected to continue • Approximately 68% of all visitors to New Zealand arrive through Auckland International Airport annually • Auckland Council has a vision to make Auckland the world’s most liveable city. An important element of this is the redevelopment of the Auckland waterfront, transforming it to a high-quality mixed-use area and uniting the waterfront with the adjacent CBD, showcasing highly sustainable urban and architectural design • The proposed Innovation Hub is a key component of Auckland Council’s economic development strategy providing jobs and growth • The total redevelopment forms part of Auckland Council’s Waterfront Plan, funded by the Long-Term Plan (LTP) and is expected to occur over 30 years. As part of the LTP, Auckland Council has already committed funding over the next 10 years to support the development of infrastructure assets, parks, public spaces as well as commercial seed capital • Private sector participation is sought for 8 leasehold development sites in Wynyard Quarter The Viaduct Events Centre
New Zealand and Auckland population 6.0m 3.0% CBD population (% of Auckland) Forecast Population (million) 5.0m 2.5% 4.0m 2.0% New Zealand total 3.0m 1.5% Auckland 2.0m 1.0% CBD population (% of Auckland) 1.0m 0.5% Source: Statistics New Zealand, Colliers International Research 0.0m 0.0% 1996 2001 2006 2011 2021 2031 Visitor arrivals to New Zealand 3.5m 4.0% Forecast CBD population (% of Auckland) 3.0m 3.0% Population (million) 2.5m 2.0m 2.0% Total visitors 1.5m Year-on-year growth 1.0% 1.0m Source: Statistics New Zealand, Colliers International Research 0.0% 0.5m 0.0m -1.0% 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012f 2013f 2014f 2015f 2016f Page 13
An artist’s impression of the EXECUTIVE SUMMARY proposed residential / mixed-use area in Wynyard Quarter REVITALISING THE AUCKLAND WATERFRONT • The development of the Wynyard Quarter is a key initiative of the Waterfront Plan, LTP and imperative to the revitalisation of the Auckland waterfront • As part of this initiative, Waterfront Auckland has identified 7 core development areas (shown in the adjacent diagram), 5 of which are included in the RFEOI process (a total of 8 leasehold development sites).
DEVELOPMENT AREAS OF THE WYNYARD QUARTER PART OF RFEOI: Hotel / Mixed use PART OF RFEOI: Office / Innovation PART OF RFEOI: Residential 1 PART OF RFEOI: Mixed Use (Heavily commercial, some residential) PART OF RFEOI: Mixed Use (residential, some commercial) Marine Residential 2 (2022-2030) Residential 2 Marine Residential 2 Hotel/Mixed Mixed Use Residential 1 Office / Innovation Page 15
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION IS BEING SOUGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING CENTRAL PRECINCT DEVELOPMENTS Opportunity Description of masterplan vision Indicative development statistics • Strategic and sustainable development sponsored by Auckland Council, the Ministry of • Population: 3,000 workers Science and Innovation and the Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development group • Site area: 12,000 – 14,400sqm Office / • Proposed GFA: approximately Innovation • Aims to co-locate a mix of firms from the ICT, digital media, R&D and business incubation 59,000sqm (including up to 46,000sqm Hub sectors in a series of commercial buildings, including a new multi-national tenant of commercial and a basement car park) • New Zealand’s launching pad for business going offshore, accommodating prime office space • Total development cost1: $170 – $190m • Population: 1,100 – 1,500 • Mixed-use sustainable developments clustered on the edge of the office / innovation precinct • Apartments: 600 – 800 Residential with central courtyards • Site area: 20,000 – 22,000sqm development • Dwellings will capitalise on views and prime location, complemented with retail activity and • Proposed GFA: 65,000 – 100,000sqm community infrastructure on the ground floors • Total development cost1: $320 – $380m • Site area: 5,500sqm • High-end hotel planned on the western edge of the Viaduct Harbour • Proposed GFA: 16,000 – 20,000sqm (no ballroom or conference facilities; 5-star hotel • Offers prime waterfront location in close proximity to Auckland’s CBD, entertainment hubs proposed food and beverage retail is and Wynyard Quarter developments ~1,800sqm) • Total development cost*: $120 – $135m Public • Projects critical to building a city precinct for all Aucklanders, and to complete a dense, liveable and mixed-use urban environment Infrastructure and Catalyst • Range of public spaces, infrastructure and amenity projects (cruise facility, tram extension, Projects heritage sites, refurbishment of character buildings, solar energy, childcare, heritage shipyard) * Not including funding costs or land cost
NEW ZEALAND AND AUCKLAND PROVIDE VERY STRONG REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FUNDAMENTALS Opportunity Commentary New Zealand • New Zealand presents investors with a stable political and regulatory environment has strong • Favourable economic and demographic forecasts indicate a base for solid long-term returns economic fundamentals • New Zealand ranks highly compared to other countries in terms of investor protection, lack of corruption and ease of doing business Auckland • Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city and economic hub and is home to more than 1.46 million people is a major • Auckland accounts for approximately 36% of New Zealand’s GDP gateway city • Over 60% of the top 200 companies in New Zealand operate in Auckland • An increased demand for prime office space is expected as Auckland CBD consolidates its position as New Zealand’s business hub Auckland’s fundamentals are • Auckland’s population is expected to grow at an average of 1.5% p.a. (compared to a national 0.9% p.a.) underpinned by • There is a current shortage of residential dwellings in the short to medium-term. This is expected to intensify with an estimated strong demographic 380,000 new homes required across Auckland by 2041 trends • Approximately 68% of international visitors to New Zealand arrive through Auckland • Tourism activity in Auckland is expected to grow over the next five years; hotel room supply has not kept up with recent and forecast growth • Located in the Wynyard Quarter, the Central Precinct is adjacent to the Auckland CBD • The Central Precinct is to be an example of sustainable urban transformation Prime, waterfront • The project will provide a unique value proposition to attract investors, businesses and residents and showcase Auckland as a smart, location globally relevant city • The Central Precinct will be an economic driver for Auckland and the Innovation Hub is considered a key part of the Waterfront Plan and LTP Page 17
Silo Park, in Wynyard Quarter EXECUTIVE SUMMARY LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT Opportunity Commentary • Auckland Council has a vision to make Auckland the world’s most liveable city • An important element of this is the redevelopment of Auckland’s waterfront to become a The waterfront high quality, mixed-use residential, retail, office and hotel area redevelopment enjoys • The total redevelopment forms part of Auckland Council’s LTP for the next 30 years substantial Auckland • A significant amount of investment in public infrastructure has already occurred, with Council support approximately $285m in additional expenditure already committed over the next 10 years as infrastructure and seed capital • The Central Precinct in Wynyard Quarter is core to the LTP • Waterfront Auckland is leading the waterfront initiative on behalf of the Auckland Council Waterfront Auckland has the skills and • As well as managing this process, the Waterfront Auckland management team has a strong capability to assist in background in New Zealand based commercial development delivering the vision • Waterfront Auckland has a deep understanding of stakeholder expectations and approval processes Waterfront • Amongst its credentials, Waterfront Auckland delivered North Wharf in the Jellicoe Auckland precinct in August 2011 and the ASB Commercial project delivered • Information on Waterfront Auckland’s involvement and role in delivering these initiatives North Wharf, can be found in Section 3 Wynyard Quarter
PROCESS DETAILS • Interested respondents should respond in writing no later than 5:00 PM on 14 May Responses 2013 (NZT) • The information sought from interested respondents is set out in Section 4 It is intended that a shortlist of respondents will be selected to receive further information allowing them to submit a detailed proposal. In selecting the shortlist Waterfront Auckland will have regard to: • The quality of the counterparty (e.g. reputation, financial strength, track record) Basis for • The understanding of, commitment to and relevant experience in delivering outcomes that shortlist match Waterfront Auckland goals for the waterfront development such as urban design, sustainability, diversity and community infrastructure • The understanding of, commitment to and relevant experience in blending public infrastructure and catalyst projects (Section 2) with commercial development opportunities • Expected return requirements and other broad financial considerations • Innovative ground lease structures that create value to all parties • Innovative proposals for delivering greater value to the waterfront development Communications • All communication (including responses to this RFEOI) should be addressed to the contacts provided Page 19
SECTION TWO INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY NZ PROVIDES AN ATTRACTIVE INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT • Transparent real estate sector; title • First equal for absence of do 51% of wholesale trade employees, guaranteed protectionism (IMD, World highlighting Auckland’s role as a Competitive Yearbook 2012); distribution centre to the rest of • Favourable long-term economic the country indicators and solid long-term returns • Third for ease of doing business and with low volatility first for starting a business (World • Auckland houses 41% of all NZ’s Bank 2012); and tertiary students, 43% of employment • High-quality, good-value assets and a in professional, scientific and technical market which is rising quickly from the • First on Forbes’ “Best Countries for services, and 45% of all media and bottom of the property cycle Business” for 2012 telecommunication employees • A stable political and regulatory AUCKLAND IS NEW ZEALAND’S • Auckland’s population is growing environment LARGEST CITY AND HOST TO THE at a faster rate than any other New • A benign tax environment and limited MAJORITY OF THE POPULATION Zealand centre. Approximately half of property-associated taxes - no capital AND COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY all population growth in the country gains tax for investors, no land tax and between the 2001 census and the 2006 no stamp or conveyance duty • Auckland is NZ’s largest commercial census was in Auckland. Furthermore, centre and wealth creator and supplies 47% of permanent and long-term • Positive migration and demographic services to the rest of the country. It arrivals settle in Auckland forecasts is New Zealand’s main international • Auckland’s current population is • Stable investment for foreign and local gateway, through which over 70% of estimated at 1.46 million, and is ownership: all international visitors arrive projected to increase by one million • New Zealand ranks first in the world • It provides 35% of New Zealand’s by 2040, at which time it will comprise for protecting investors (World GDP and is home to over 60% of the approximately 40% of the national Bank, Doing Business Report 2011 top 200 companies in the country. population. The population growth and 2012); Additionally, 61% of New Zealand’s will trigger demand for approximately imports arrive into Auckland 380,000 houses and many new • First equal for lack of corruption business premises (Transparency International, • 46% of the country’s employees in the Corruptions Perceptions Index 2012); finance sector work in Auckland, as
• By 2021, 27% of Auckland’s population • The planned redevelopment is is expected to be of Asian ethnicity, an expected to extend over the course of increase from 19% in 2006. 30 years, directly supporting 20,000 new full time jobs in Auckland as Auckland THE AUCKLAND WATERFRONT well as contributing indirectly to the IS A PIVOTAL AREA FOR THE creation of an additional 20,000 jobs FUTURE VISION OF AUCKLAND across the region • Auckland Council has identified the • The Auckland waterfront is expected Auckland waterfront as a focal point for to become a key economic driver for investment and development the city in the future. It is forecast that by 2040 the waterfront redevelopment • Auckland Council is supporting this will contribute $4.29 billion to redevelopment initiative with targeted Auckland’s economy (PwC report Wellington public investment in infrastructure and 2010) catalyst projects that will complement commercial developments on the • Additional information on the Auckland waterfront Waterfront Plan, including a 30 year timeline and the projected investment • The redevelopment aims to transform over this period can be found in Christchurch the waterfront into a world-class Appendix C destination that promotes a balance of sustainability, resilience and productivity Dunedin
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY CLEAR OBJECTIVES FOR DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES Waterfront Auckland’s mandate is to execute and implement projects in Waterfront Auckland’s Area of Ownership co-operating with relevant Council-Controlled Organisations. Waterfront Auckland aims to optimise the development and management of the waterfront assets to generate long-term sustainable returns. It also delivers public realm and non-commercial projects to achieve the agreed vision of the city waterfront, the city centre and for Auckland To achieve this vision, Waterfront Auckland has identified five key goals for the development: Goal Description A blue-green • A resilient place where integrated systems and innovative approaches are taken to enhance the marine and natural eco-systems waterfront while focusing on sustainability and minimising environmental impacts • A place for all Aucklanders and visitors to Auckland, a destination that is recognised for its outstanding design and architecture, A public natural environmental quality, public spaces, recreational opportunities, facilities and events; a place where we protect and express waterfront our cultural heritage and history, and celebrate our great achievements as a city and nation A smart working • Attracts high-value, innovative, creative and green businesses and investment to achieve a significant lift in productivity, a place for waterfront authentic and gritty waterfront activities: the marine and fishing industries, water transport and port activities • A place that is highly accessible, easy to get to and to move around in, where people feel connected to the wider city and beyond by A connected improved pedestrian and cycling linkages, fast, frequent and low-impact passenger transport, state-of-the-art telecommunications waterfront and through supportive community and business networks A liveable • The location of leading sustainable urban transformation and renewal in Auckland; the most liveable New Zealand central city urban waterfront community; a vibrant mix of residents, workers, visitors and activities. A welcoming and resilient neighbourhood that is safe, diverse and attractive, with plentiful open space and access to local services and facilities
STRONG COUNCIL SUPPORT AND INVESTMENT Auckland Council has committed $285 million to fund key elements of the waterfront redevelopment including: • Parks and public spaces • Infrastructure projects such as the marina redevelopment and street creation • Commercial seed capital for public and selected catalyst projects Wynyard Quarter Tram Extensions $105 million and other Waterfront Auckland Investment $10 million Westhaven Wynyard Quarter Wynyard Quarter Queens Wharf Marina Marine Precinct Headland Precinct Cruise Ship Terminal $53 million $54 million $51 million $12 million
Snapshot of Waterfront WATERFRONT Auckland’sAREA AUCKLAND’S Area ofOF Ownership OWNERSHIP Waterfront of Auckland Area of Ownership Waterfront Auckland Waterspace (associated with berthage and marina activity) Waterfront Auckland Area of Influence (all land to the north of the 1840 shoreline) Wynyard Quarter Central Precinct3
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY THE IMMEDIATE DEVELOPMENT PRIORITY FOR THE WYNYARD QUARTER IS THE CENTRAL PRECINCT 3 The Central Precinct and its redevelopment is a core part of the Waterfront Plan. Waterfront Auckland has conducted preliminary design and financial modelling in regard to the commercial developments. The development of the Central Precinct can be broken down into three categories: Categories Funding Description • Innovation hub Commercial • To be funded by • Residential projects private sector • Hotel • Public parks • Public spaces Public • Fully funded by • International cruise facility infrastructure Auckland Council • Tram route extension • Street creation / refurbishment & seawalls • Refurbishment of character buildings Catalyst and • Funded by Auckland • Refurbishment of marine heritage shed place-maker Council in partnership • Upgrades to buildings with private sector projects • Development of the Marine Centre at Westhaven support • District energy and water schemes (e.g. Precinct-wide solar PV, smart grid system and rainwater reuse) Details of the public infrastructure and catalyst projects are set out on page 40 3 Including the Hotel site. Page 27
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY DESIRED OUTCOMES • In addition to the goals already people at all times created through presented, Waterfront Auckland a public environment rich in events articulates a number of outcomes and activations that are accessible to for the commercial and residential everyone component of the waterfront • Effective engagement with redevelopment: Aucklanders to build a strong • Great design that takes in the whole waterfront community lifecycle of people, the place and the • Innovative economic growth is built environment. It makes it easy for supported by providing a range of people to interact with, and enjoy the commercial spaces and a commitment area to retaining an authentic working • Sustainability in everything done to waterfront build a resilient community • A core objective for the waterfront • Creation of a liveable place that is is to have commercial and mixed- easy to get to, get around in and use developments that meet certain provides for people at all stages of life tenancy criteria that aligns with the OFFICE / INNOVATION HUB Waterfront Auckland’s goals. This • Developing a strong community of particularly applies to the Office residents, workers and visitors / Innovation Hub development. • Diversity through ensuring that Opportunity to secure an experienced there are spaces and activities for all international party.
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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICE / INNOVATION HUB Item Indicative parameters An actively managed hub with: • Commercial anchor tenants • A multi-national technology firm Indicative • Start-ups to growing business Description • Business and export support • Tertiary and/or research and development providers • An environment that fosters collaboration and R&D between firms • Backed by government and the business community Planned • 3,000 workers population Site area (sqm) • 14,000 – 16,000 Proposed • 59,000 (including up to 46,000sqm of commercial and a basement car park) GFA (sqm) Total development • Approximately $170 – $190 million cost* Expected • Pre-development: 2013 / 2014 timing • Construction: 2015 – 2020 *Not including funding costs or land cost
OFFICE / INNOVATION HUB An artist’s impression of the proposed Office / Innovation Hub in the Central Precinct.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Auckland CBD Office Vacancy Forecast 14% Forecast OFFICE / INNOVATION HUB 12% 10% • Vacancy forecasts for prime grade office property in the 8% Vacancy (%) CBD – comprising premium and A grade – have recently 6% been reduced in light of improving economic sentiment and performance, and a lack of new supply. Already at 4% 7.9%, below the two-decade average, this rate is forecast to decrease to 4.7% by June 2015 Source: Colliers International Research 2% • It is expected that premium grade office rents will rise more 0% rapidly than A grade and much more rapidly than B grade 2014 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 • Current average premium rental rate of $430/sqm is Prime Secondary Overall forecast to grow to $620/sqm by 2032 based on historic growth and econometric analysis for the next five years, Auckland Investor Confidence followed by extrapolation of the long term trend, out to 80% 2032 60% • These average rates are considerably lower than rents 40% achieved for newer offices and higher levels of existing Net confidence (%) premium grade stock, much of which is over 10 years old 20% • Respondents are invited to express interest in one or both 0% land parcels 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Overall Office Industrial Retail
Viaduct Events Centre Wynyard Crossing Silo Park Karanga Plaza North Wharf Jellicoe Street INNOVATION HUB SUBSECTION SIZES F 5,965sqm Hotel G 8,455sqm Note: site area and GFA numbers quoted are approximate and may change in later stages of the process F Viaduct Harbour G
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Auckland CBD Office - Lease Expiry Forecast OFFICE / INNOVATION HUB 60 Expected Source: Colliers International Research 50 • CBD office stock has remained virtually unchanged since 40 Vacancy (%) 2009, as the dampening effects of the GFC passed through the market. However in the 2012 year, net absorption, while 30 still mildly negative at minus 2,430sqm, was the highest 20 since 2008 • Combined with a virtual lack of new supply, pent-up demand 10 is pushing up prime rents and capital values. In Colliers’ 0 Australasian office markets research findings, only Adelaide 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 and Auckland showed positive rental growth in 2012 Prime Secondary Overall • Larger tenants have been starved of new opportunities for some years, with no immediate development of office space in the CBD expected to start in the short to medium term Auckland CBD Office Vacancy Forecast • Auckland CBD is enjoying robust employment growth, Source: Statistics NZ & Colliers International Research 95,000 employing 89,640 in 2012. This is a 25% increase since 2002 (Statistics NZ) 90,000 Number of Employees • In the same period employment in Auckland Harbourside, 85,000 one of the three areas making up the CBD as defined by 80,000 Statistics NZ, and within which Auckland Waterfront lies, has grown by 94% 75,000 70,000 65,000 60,000 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2015 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
• Prime vacancy is forecast to decline in the next two CBD Prime Office - Rental & Vacancy Forecast years as demand outstrips supply. There are only two 450 20% Forecast current CBD office developments, totalling 26,000sqm, 400 18% both pre-leased Rental (NZ$/sqm/pa) 16% 350 • Office premises that showcase the latest in Vacancy Rate (%) 14% 300 environmentally sustainable design (ESD) are 12% outperforming other office premises and are 250 increasingly in demand. This is supported by the latest 10% 200 IPD data which shows a total return of 8.9% for Green 8% star rated office assets in New Zealand, well above non- 150 6% green office building returns 100 4% • Further, the latest Colliers International Green Building 50 2% vacancy survey highlights that out of the 10 green 0% buildings surveyed in Auckland comprising around 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007 2010 2013 2016 127,000m2 of space, there is currently only 10,000m2 vacant. This is around half of the vacant space recorded Prime CBD Office Rents Prime CBD Office Vacancy in this sector just two years ago Source: Colliers International Research Page 35
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY RESIDENTIAL / MIXED USE Item Indicative Description • Mixed-use residential development that establishes a vibrant community that is active day and night Indicative • High quality sustainable design and buildings clustered on the edges of Description the office/innovation precinct • Prime views complemented with central courtyards and ground floor retail Planned • Residential apartments: 600 – 800 population • Residents: 1,100 – 1,500 Site area (sqm)4 • 20,000 – 22,000 Proposed • 65,000 – 100,000 (including ground floor retail, marine businesses and GFA (sqm) community infrastructure) Total development • Approximately $320 – $380 million (including retail / marine / fishing) cost5 Expected • Pre-development: 2013 / 2014 timing • Construction and sales: 2015 – 2023 • Respondents are invited to express interest in one or more land parcels 4 Residential only. An artist’s impression of the proposed 5 Not including funding costs or land cost. Residential / Mixed-use area.
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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Auckland CBD Population vs. Household RESIDENTIAL / MIXED USE 50 25 Forecast 40 20 Population (‘000) • Auckland Council’s concentration on intensification rather Dwellings (‘000) than sprawl, articulated in the recently published Draft Unitary 30 15 Plan, demands a rigorous construction programme in the areas identified for growth. The first of these identified areas is the 20 10 City Centre, the population of which is expected to more than double in less than 20 years 10 5 • Overall, Auckland’s population is expected to grow by one million people by 2041, requiring an estimated 380,000 new homes across the city 1996 2001 2006 2011 2021 2031 • More than 500 dwellings per annum will be required in the Auckland CBD Population CBD Dwellings CBD to house the expected population growth Source: Statistics New Zealand, Colliers International Research • Respondents are invited to express interest in one or more land parcels Artist’s impression – Daldy Street Artist’s impression – Innovation Hub
Viaduct Events Centre Wynyard Crossing Silo Park Karanga Plaza North Wharf Jellicoe Street RESIDENTIAL SUBSECTION SIZES A 5,050sqm 17,000 – 20,000 B 2,710sqm 9,000 – 11,000 C 2,550sqm 10,000 – 12,000 Hotel D 6,230sqm 23,000 – 26,000 E 4,120sqm 16,000 – 18,000 Viaduct Harbour A B C D E Note: site area and GFA numbers quoted are approximate and may change in later stages of the process
Silo Park is adjacent to the residential / mixed-use area, Wynyard Quarter INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY RESIDENTIAL / MIXED USE • Auckland’s residential property market is at the start of what may be a prolonged swing. Median prices increased by 14.3% in Auckland in February 2013, compared to a year earlier, and compared to 7.6% across all of New Zealand (Real Estate Institute of New Zealand). Building consent numbers, while increasing, are running at less than half the annual average needed to accommodate the anticipated population growth over the next 30 years • There have been very few high quality new apartment developments constructed in Auckland’s city centre in recent years • The market continues to suffer from a lack of listings (properties offered for sale) in comparison to demand, which is tending to push prices up. For example, local real estate agents Barfoot & Thompson sold 144 homes for over $1m in January and February 2013 compared to 81 in the corresponding months in 2012 • High prices are particularly noticeable in prime city centre locations and in the more popular suburbs, particularly to the east of Auckland CBD along the waterfront. Prices over $1.5m on several recent sales of 2 or 3 bedroom apartments reflect a range of approximately $8,000 to $10,000/sqm. These sales are few in number, which makes spotting the trend more difficult, but also underlines how few opportunities there are in the Auckland market for purchasers seeking high quality new apartments
Apartment Sales - Existing Sales 2% 11.5% 1 bedroom • Approximately 17,000 apartments house 22,000 Auckland CBD residents. Some 750 2 bedroom 47.5% apartments typically sell each year in Auckland 3 bedroom Central, with a split of around half new and half 38.9% 4+ bedroom existing dwellings • Supply of new housing is not keeping up with demand. Supply of new apartments to fuel increasing demand slipped post- GFC and Apartment Sales - New Sales pent up demand for new high quality, well built apartments is unquestionable 0.9% Apartment Sales - Total Sales 12.6% 1.5% 33% 12.0% 53.5% 40.6% 45.9% Page 41
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY 5 STAR HOTEL Item Indicative Parameters • Located 5 minutes walk from Auckland’s CBD and major transport hub. The site forms part of a premium residential, commercial and entertainment precinct Indicative • Close proximity to the Viaduct Events Centre, a 6,000sqm multipurpose Description event and conference venue with capacity of 3,600 • 220 – 270 keys • Food & beverage offering, spa and health centre • No ballroom or conference facilities Site area (sqm) • 5,500 Proposed • 16,000 – 20,000 (proposed food and beverage retail is ~1,800sqm) GFA (sqm) Total development • Approximately $120 – $135 million cost6 Expected • Pre-development: 2014 timing • Construction and sales: 2015 – 2017 6 Not including funding costs or land cost An artist’s impression of a proposed scheme for a hotel in Wynyard Quarter.
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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY 5 STAR HOTEL • Auckland was named the second-best city (after London) • Auckland is increasingly a key market for international hotel for hosting sporting events in the 2012 International Sports brands (not all of whom are represented). Another indicator Events Management Awards of increasing tourism awareness is the number of cruise ship visits, up to 105 in the most recent season, from 62 two • Auckland’s new hotel supply in recent years has largely been years ago outside the CBD • Strong visitor growth is forecast, particularly from shorter • The overall stock increased in 2011 with the construction stay markets. Already 1.5 million international visitors arrive of two new hotels in the Auckland Airport precinct in in Auckland each year preparation for an influx of visitors coinciding with the Rugby World Cup • Room supply has not kept pace with visitor growth. Government forecasts anticipate growth in visitor numbers • During Rugby World Cup 2011 and at the height of visitor from Australia and China arrivals, hotel capacity in CBD was materially strained • As at December 2012, there were approximately 6,733 room • Since then, Auckland has hosted the ITU World Triathlon nights available in the Auckland market of which 4,812 were Championships and a Volvo Ocean Race stopover. Future located within the CBD committed events include the 2014 IRB Junior Rugby World Championship, the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup (co-hosted Auckland CBD Hotel Star Categories with Australia) and the 2017 World Masters Games • In February 2013, Sky City confirmed it’s intention to develop Greater Auckland Hotel Star Categories a 3,500 delegate convention centre in Auckland CBD, when final terms are agreed with Government. This is expected 3-4 STAR to generate $90m of economic activity, the equivalent 5 STAR 27% 36% (according to Sky City) of having a Rugby World Cup event 5 STAR 26% 3-4 STAR every two years 30% 4.5 STAR 37% 4.5 STAR 44% Source: Colliers International Hotels
Viaduct Events Centre Wynyard Crossing Silo Park Karanga Plaza North Wharf Jellicoe Street HOTEL SIZES H H 5,500sqm 16,000 – 20,000 Note: site area and GFA numbers quoted are approximate, may change in later stages of the process and dependent on the scheme chosen. Viaduct Harbour
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY 5 STAR HOTEL • The latest tourism sector outlook prepared by the Ministry of • While overall visitor numbers are forecast to increase, the Business, Innovation & Employment has forecast overall visitor total spend per day is expected to remain at existing levels numbers to rise by approximately 28% between 2011 and 2018, (approximately $112 per day) and length of stay is to continue predominantly driven by increased numbers arriving from to trend downwards as these emerging markets typically stay Australia and emerging Asia (China in particular) for shorter periods Auckland Hotels Performance (Dec. y/e) 180 80% 160 Rates & RevPAR (NZ$) 140 75% Occupancy (%) 120 100 70% 80 60 40 65% 20 0 60% 1994 1995 1996 1997 19985 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 20060 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Average Daily Rate Revenue per available room (RevPAR) Occupancy Source: Colliers International Hotels
View from hotel site to Viaduct harbour and the CBD Page 47
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND CATALYST PROJECTS • Of the approximately $285 million of public funding already committed by Auckland Council to the waterfront redevelopment, approximately $52 million will be targeted to projects located in the Central Precinct • Waterfront Auckland will work to ensure these projects are completed as part of the total development Category Description Expected development cost • Point Park • $6 million • Daldy Street Linear Park • $24 million • Heritage Yacht Basin (Wynyard Headland Reclamation) • $28 million • West Edge Promenade & Park • $4 million Public • Westhaven Promenade • $6 million infrastructure • International cruise facility • $12 million • Tram route extension • $8 million • Heritage Vos site • $1 million • Street creation / refurbishment, seawalls and other public works • $90 million • Other • $6 million • Refurbishment of character buildings including construction of Innovation Atrium • $13.3 million • Refurbishment of marine heritage shed (Vos & Brij) • $4 million Catalyst • Upgrades to the Polperro building for delivery of early interim low cost Innovation • $0.5 million projects Precinct space • Development of a Marine Centre Platform 2 at Westhaven Marina • $21 million • District energy and water schemes • TBC • Community infrastructure such as childcare, education, healthcare and a hub • TBC
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SECTION THREE WATERFRONT AUCKLAND
WATERFRONT AUCKLAND PROJECT PIPELINE • Waterfront Auckland was established in August 2010, as part of the formation of the Auckland Council • The agency is responsible for around 45 hectares of waterfront property, including: Area Size Wynyard Quarter – Central Precinct 4ha7 Wynyard Quarter – Headland 17ha Westhaven Marina 12ha Outer Viaduct Harbour 2.7ha Hobson Wharf 0.5ha Queens Wharf 2.9ha Teal Park 0.5ha • Waterfront Auckland has established the Waterfront Plan, which represents a strategic and integrated approach to transformational development of this area • Waterfront Auckland is responsible for the implementation of the Waterfront Plan, requiring collaboration with landowners, key stakeholders, the private sector and other Council organisations to plan, fund and deliver projects • As landowner (on behalf of the community), Waterfront Auckland controls the quality, delivery and timing of projects 7 Subject of RFEOI.
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE • Waterfront Auckland’s group activities are under the guidance of the Executive Leadership Team. Each group is made up of permanent staff and some contractors. Depending on the project, additional consultation expertise is provided by external parties Waterfront Board Committees Auckland Board Chief Executive’s Chief Executive Officer Department John Dalzell Richard Whitburn 5 staff Strategy Development Property & Corporate Services Marina Operations Asset Management Stephen Rainbow Rod Marler Tom Warren Carl Gosbee Richard Aitken 12 staff 8 staff 24 staff 12 staff 15 staff Project Director Daniel Khong 4 staff Page 53
WATERFRONT AUCKLAND WHAT WE HAVE DELIVERED Since inception in November 2010, Waterfront Auckland has demonstrated its ability to deliver: Timeline Description North Wharf • First commercial tenant secured, ASB Bank announce their commitment to lease a building from Kiwi Income Property Trust on the corner of Halsey and Jellicoe streets 2010 • November – Waterfront Auckland formed as a Council Controlled Organisation as part of the Super City Merger to lead the strategic approach to development across Auckland’s waterfront • Works continue on the revitalisation of Wynyard Quarter Stage One including Jellicoe Street Transformation, Dockline Tramway, North Wharf restaurant precinct 2011 • July - Viaduct Events Centre complete. Karanga Plaza kiosk installed. The Queens Wharf “Cloud” installation complete • August - Stage One Wynyard Quarter revitalisation complete • End of August - Stage One Wynyard Quarter revitalisation public opening Silo Park • Completed The Waterfront Plan • Refurbishment commenced of Shed 10 on Queens Wharf 2012 • Waterfront Auckland recognised both nationally and internationally with a number of awards for the Jellicoe Precinct • Over 1.3 million visitors to Wynyard Quarter within the first year of opening Karanga Kiosk
CORE CAPABILITIES Waterfront Auckland contributes a number of core capabilities to Wynyard Quarter Capability Detail Outcomes • Facilitating the development of buildings and water • Securing first anchor tenant in new $140m headquarters for space assets for commercial return ASB Bank Securing and managing • Ensuring sustainable city building and urban • Design, leasing and delivery of North Wharf restaurant private sector investment development precinct for the development of • Attracting innovative high growth businesses • Negotiation of development with Sanford Fishing Waterfront Auckland land • Co-ordinating private sector developments with the to create state of the art marine service facility and development of the public realm associated water space • Includes acquisition, valuation, divestment, licence, Property management • Comprehensive property and asset management team lease and rental management of Waterfront Auckland’s • Ground and occupational lease negotiations undertaken • Asset management and maintenance of Waterfront asset portfolio by internal resources. Auckland’s commercial property portfolio assets • Project management and delivery of Waterfront • Delivery of award winning Jellicoe Street Precinct Auckland’s public works projects development in Wynyard Quarter Planning, development • Managing stakeholder relationships and • Negotiation with all key stakeholders to achieve adoption and management of communications of Plan Change 3 and 4 including Fishing, Marine and Bulk public initiatives • Planning and activation of the waterfront area Liquid industries • Ensuring rectification of contaminated land • Development of place making projects including Silo Park • Project management of key public initiatives Markets in Wynyard Quarter and activation of Queens Wharf • Remediation of public spaces as part of Jellicoe Precinct Works Page 55
WATERFRONT AUCKLAND RISK REDUCTION Waterfront Auckland’s involvement substantially de-risks investment in Central Precinct Risk Allocation / Mitigation • Waterfront Auckland is open to the concept of mixed ownership across the waterfront portfolio Demand • Waterfront Auckland is willing to consider taking the lead in facilitating, planning, investing and developing assets • Waterfront Auckland will work with Auckland Council to ensure that the proposed Unitary Plan provides clear support for the implementation Planning Environment of the Waterfront Plan, and for the use of innovative approaches and new tools to support the delivery of the waterfront vision • Waterfront Auckland has control over the non-statutory approval process to ensure the delivery of key objectives • Auckland Council provides an annual funding letter prior to the end of each year, committing to fund Waterfront Auckland for LTP Status the next 18 months • Waterfront Auckland has appropriate strategies to deal with land contamination • The relocation of the bulk liquid industry by 2025 • Full assessment of risks (based on waterfront location) required in the design of projects, with input from external experts and the Environmental Auckland Council • Waterfront Auckland is committed to sustainable development and has developed a Sustainable Development Framework • Waterfront Auckland is working with other parties on wider environmental issues such as air and water quality • Adverse publicity mitigated through a number of Waterfront Auckland initiatives, including stakeholder management and adherence to CCO protocol Political • Waterfront Auckland is currently advocating for a third Harbour Crossing with Auckland Council, Auckland Transport and the New Zealand Traffic Authority • Plan Change 3 and 4 Statutory • Unitary Plan • Waterfront Plan • Urban design framework and Sustainable development framework Non-statutory • Design Talent Pool and Technical Advisory Group • Precinct rules
CASE STUDY JELLICOE PRECINCT / WYNYARD QUARTER OVERVIEW / BACKGROUND spaces that are unique, authentic and The Jellicoe Precinct was stage one of welcoming. Waterfront Auckland brought Wynyard Quarter revitalisation, which a strong commercial understanding, which Wynyard Quarter Crossing was completed for Rugby World Cup together with the design-led approach, 2011 at a cost of NZ$96m. This included innovative stakeholder management and redevelopment of North Wharf including strong project management, ensured the original cargo shed to create a vibrant successful implementation of the project waterfront edge on the key access point • The Project saw developments between the CBD and Wynyard Quarter completed in time for Rugby World Cup WATERFRONT AUCKLAND’S ROLE 2011 (Wynyard Quarter Crossing, Karanga Plaza and information kiosk, Full development role including project Viaduct Events Centre, Jellicoe Street, planning, conceptual design, business Silo Park, Heritage Tram) case, design team selection, resource and building consent applications, construction • The precinct has approximately 1.3 million Viaduct Events Centre contracting, tenant selection, mix and visitors in its first year; 81% of visitors management, place making and marketing were satisfied with the quality of new public spaces WATERFRONT AUCKLAND’S ADDED VALUE & OUTCOME • Range of prestigious international and • As holder of the vision for Wynyard national awards for the transformation of Quarter, Waterfront Auckland ensured North Wharf and Jellicoe Street, including that the first stage of development of retention of the working waterfront Jellicoe Street would win the hearts activities and buildings, new hospitality and minds of Aucklanders, with award and public spaces winning, high quality design and public Silo Park Page 57
SECTION FOUR EOI RESPONSES Silo Park, Wynyard Quarter
EOI RESPONSES EXPRESSION OF INTEREST RESPONSES Respondents can express an The process will consist of two Phase Two – Binding Stage: phases: EOI for one or more of the • Will be based on the response development opportunities Phase One – Expression of received in Phase One. Interest: including: • Likely approach will be to short • Invitation to submit an list a number of preferred • Entering into long-term ground Expression of Interest in qualified respondents who will leases and development the form at attached be provided with detailed due arrangements with Waterfront (see Appendix A) diligence with the requirement Auckland acting as Master to submit Binding Bids by a • All proposals must be submitted Planner; and / or certain date (TBA). by no later than 5:00 PM on 14 • Entering into alternative May 2013 (NZT). Phase Two may be split into more structures and arrangements than one stage. with the private sector Waterfront Auckland is committed partnering with Waterfront to achieving defined strategic Auckland to deliver built goals for Wynyard Quarter product. and completing a transaction / transactions in a timely and efficient manner.
EOI RESPONSES EXPRESSION OF INTEREST RESPONSES Phase One – Expression of In this regard, respondents should The terms and structure of the Interest (further details): consider the: leasehold agreements will be: Respondents are invited to submit • Potential to become a lead • Commercial / Hotel – on the expressions of interest for one or development partner for the assumption that revenue is more of the eight parcels of land (2 entire site recognised on an annuity basis office / innovation opportunities, • Capabilities of Waterfront with annual payments over the 5 residential opportunities, Auckland and its management term of the lease hotel) on the assumption that team • Residential – on the assumption a Development Agreement and • Public benefit and catalyst that revenue will be recognised Lease Arrangement will be agreed development projects on an annuity basis over the with regard to those potential envisaged by Waterfront term of the lease or on a pre- developments. Auckland payment basis with an upfront Respondents are also invited to • Potential for the relationship to payment and innovative propose alternative structures go beyond the Central Precinct proposals will be welcomed and arrangements. Although it is developments. Waterfront Auckland’s expectation Respondents should be aware that: that it will partner with multiple developers in its capacity as • Waterfront Auckland is not Master Planner, it remains open to likely to enter into arrangements receiving responses that propose that would dilute its rights as alternative arrangements for all or master planner or require it to parts of the entire site. contribute equity risk capital • The freehold interest will not be sold as part of this process Page 61
EOI RESPONSES CONTACT DETAILS All communication (including responses to this RFEOI) should be addressed to these contacts. DUNCAN WILMER PAUL DOUGHERTY JOHN GODDARD MANAGING DIRECTOR PARTNER DIRECTOR – INTERNATIONAL SALES P. +61 2 9323 2330 P. +64 9 912 8585 P. +64 9 356 8837 M. +61 401 134 117 M. +64 21 570 674 M. +64 21 947 566 F. +61 9323 2040 F. +64 9 912 8591 F. +64 9 358 1999 E. duncan.wilmer@rothschild.com E. paul.dougherty@cam.co.nz E. john.goddard@colliers.com DAVID COCKERELL TOBY KING JASON SEYMOUR ASSOCIATE PARTNER BROKER – CORPORATE & P. +61 2 9323 P. +64 9 912 8594 INSTITUTIONAL SALES M. +61 403 203 677 M. +64 21 656 809 P. +64 9 358 9855 F. +61 9323 2040 F. +64 9 912 8591 M. +64 21 607 999 E. david.cockerell@rothschild.com E. toby.king@cam.co.nz F. +64 9 358 1999 E. jason.seymour@colliers.com Rothschild Cameron Partners Limited Colliers International New Zealand Limited Level 41, AMP Centre Level 23, Vero Centre Level 27, SAP Tower 50 Bridge Street 48 Shortland Street 151 Queen Street Sydney NSW 2000 PO Box 1277, Auckland Auckland 1140 Australia New Zealand New Zealand
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APPENDIX A EOI INFORMATION REQUIRED
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: INFORMATION REQUIRED As a minimum, your Details of Respondent: Ownership B. Structured Option 1 structure, assets and operations, Expression of Interest financial capacity, past experience • Identify those land parcels in which you have an interest should include, but not be for opportunities of this type in proposing an alternative limited to the following and capability to resource a New structure / arrangements, Zealand based project. information: including rationale and key Relevant experience in delivering drivers based on the summary 2 outcomes that match Waterfront of land parcels contained in Auckland goals for the Waterfront Appendix B. including; Detail of Respondent’s interest – • Urban design 4 for each option it is expected you will provide information on: • Sustainability • Financial parameters (e.g. • Diversity targeted development returns) • Community infrastructure including a pricing guide for the 3 Nature of Respondent’s interest land parcels for which you have lodged your interest. for either or both of the following; • Proposed management of A. Land Option design and construction risk. • Identify those parcels of land • How you will ensure that which you have an interest, appropriate design diversity based on the summary of is achieved, particularly in the land parcels contained in event of interest in more than Appendix B. one parcel of land.
• Details of other parties to be The expected enhancements involved and their relationship the Respondent’s structured with the Respondent. arrangements over a land development agreement might • Proposed role of Waterfront deliver, including; Auckland (if any) in these arrangements. • The benefits to Waterfront Auckland and any increased Ability of Respondent to meet 5 risk to be taken by requirements: Waterfront Auckland. • Details of Respondent’s • Waterfront Auckland’s desire to approach to funding and see a diverse and varied design evidence of its ability to fund its for the waterfront. proposed interest. • The impact on achieving the • Details of the internal and design and end-use outcomes. external approval process that would be required prior to • The impact on developing the lodging a Binding Proposal. non-commercial developments for the precinct. Additional comments: 6 Any additional comments on the • Financial outcomes for project that the Respondent feels Waterfront Auckland. will assist Waterfront Auckland in • Wider benefits to Auckland City understanding their interest in the and beyond the development project and each Option proposed. of this precinct. If submitting a proposal that 7 includes a “Structured Option”, respondents should set out the following additional information:
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