Oruku Landing on Whangarei’s waterfront is becoming a reality.
Oruku Landing will be a world-class development centered around a Conference and Events Centre, 4 star hotel, public plaza and quality apartments creating spaces for visitors and locals to relax, be entertained and enjoy the best of Northland hospitality.
Whangarei and Northland are growing and Oruku Landing offers a significant opportunity in the future growth of Whangarei as a visitor destination; signaling Whangarei’s progression as a thriving provincial city.
Complementing councils and governments investment into the iconic loop walkway and key attractions such as Hundertwasser Arts Centre, Hihiaua Cultural Centre, Ball Clock, Camera Obscura, Te Matau a Pohe and a catalyst for future development.
World-class facilities:
Oruku Landing
Learn more about what it means to the community Whangarei and the wider Northland region.
Oruku Conference and Events Centre
Located at the eastern end of the site will be the multi-purpose Oruku Conference and Events Centre. Catering for functions, community events and theatre. It can hold up to 1,000 people standing, 750 in terrace seating and 650 for banquet seating. The Oruku Conference and Events Centre will become a community owned asset.
1000
People Standing
750
Terrace Seated
650
Banquet Seating
With a flat floor configurable event space that is flexible and maneuverable to create new spaces as required.
Employment and Community Contribution
250
construction jobs & training opportunities
The project is forecasted to employ over 250 people during construction
125
full time operational jobs
58 people employed in the Oruku Conference and Events Centre by year 5 and 65 jobs in the Oruku Landing hotel once built by year 5
Local training
Employment pathways will be created through collaboration with the local providers including Northtec
Public Investments
$136.0Million
Private Investments
$119.3Million
Why here, why now?
Northland’s population is growing and with that growth comes opportunity, investment and the need for more infrastructure and services to meet the expectations of our community.
Whangarei’s population alone is now over 90,000. We are no longer a provincial town, we are knocking on the door of cities like Tauranga and Hamilton. But we continue to miss out on opportunities that cities like Tauranga and Hamilton take for granted. We do not have a high quality theatre/convention centre with sufficient capacity nor sufficient quality accommodation (4 Star and above) to accommodate both domestic and, when they can again return to New Zealand, international visitors.
With an increased focus on the domestic market, the need for more 4 Star accommodation and events increases as locals, domestic tourists and the event and meeting industry look for venues closer to home.
The Resource Consent report for the development has been completed and is ready for lodgement.
This means Oruku Landing is ‘shovel ready’ in 12 months.
A place to be entertained, meet with friends and enjoy this world-class location.
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Oruku Landing PDF files Below are various PDF files to help you out: Advocate 1 – 18 Nov Advocate letters – pg 11 – 18 Nov Advocate page 3 – 17 Nov Advocate page 1 – 17 Nov Advocate page 4 – 17 Nov Oruku Landing Advert no 1 Oruku Landing Advert no 2 Oruku Landing Advert no 3 Oruku Landing Advert with Accor letter Oruku Landing
We wanted to share with you the links for the Long Term Plan for both Whangarei District Council and Northland Regional Council As you know the consultation process is finishing next week and both councils are wanting to hear what you think – what preferences you would like to endorse. We obviously want to have the Oruku Landing Conference and Event Centre Project selected – Option 1 Could you please help us make this project for Northland a reality by getting involved and voting to make your voice heard?