MIXED-USE

The Base

An exciting feature on the Hamilton landscape, The Base is the Waikato’s leading specialty and large format retail destination, and the country's largest shopping centre outside of Auckland. The property offers enormous mixed-use potential and the ability to be developed over time, in conjunction with our joint venture partner, Tainui Group Holdings. 

Vision

A fast-growing regional hub

The Base features a covered shopping centre (Te Awa) and large format retailing with over 150 stores. Easily accessible via train and bus, and close to the Waikato Expressway, The Base is a favourite destination for Hamiltonians to shop and enjoy. 

Located in Hamilton's fast-growing northern suburbs, The Base is well placed to benefit from the increasing number of people moving into the area. We have a large strategic landholding, offering the scope to create a thriving mixed-use community, with potential for office and residential to be added over time. 

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Retail

The Base Shopping Centre

The Base sets the standard for retail in the Waikato, with a quality range of  shopping and entertainment options, spanning Te Awa indoor centre and an expansive large format retail precinct.

With more than 150 stores, over 3,300 carparks and easy access by both road and public transport, its easy to see why The Base has become a magnet for customers from around the region. 

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Sustainability

Reducing our environmental footprint

We're focussed on finding new ways to make The Base more sustainable. In late 2022 we began working with Waste Management and MyNoke on an innovative programme to reduce the amount of food waste being sent to landfill. Waste is now processed at a regional Wormfarm site where millions of hungry worms reduce the rubbish volume by about 80% to create a valuable natural resource and significantly reduce our environmental footprint. 

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Location

Corner of Te Rapa Road and Wairere Drive, Hamilton

The Base Te Awa is just a short drive north from downtown Hamilton and is easy to reach from all directions. Two entrances on Te Rapa Road and a third on Te Kowhai Road provide excellent accessibility.

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Property overview

Centre type Regional
Ownership interest 50%
Date acquired 2016
Last refurbished 2018
Net lettable area 88,223 sqm
Tenants 155
Carparks 3,329
key metrics

Net operating income $14.5m
Occupancy 99.3%
Weighted average lease expiry 3.6 years
Valuation $196.3m
Capitalisation rate 7.00%
10-year internal rate of return 8.18%
Annual sales $507.8m

Get in touch

Leasing enquiries

To learn more about the range of leasing opportunities available at The Base please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.