A commercial lease opportunity has become available at the Whaaingaroa/Raglan Wharf at the end of Wallis Street. Waikato District Council is now advertising an Expression of Interest (EOI) to understand the commercial interest!
The wharf is currently occupied by six other commercial lessees which provide a variety of goods and services to the community and visitors of Raglan. We want to hear from you if you think you are a great fit and can complement the Wharf and the other operators.
This lease opportunity, previously occupied by the Wharf Gallery, has an open space floor plan with high ceilings and potential to support a variety of different enterprises.
See more specific information on lease terms and conditions below.
Lease & building details
The available lease space is located on the eastern side of the wharf in the Council-owned building with a floor area of approximately 80m2.
The lease will have an annual rent of $21,250 plus GST ($1,770 per month). This rent was determined by a registered valuer.
Key dates and details
Council will be accepting submissions from 4th November until Friday 29th November 2024.
Ensure your submission includes all required information as set out in the information section below.
We are looking for a Lessee who will be the right fit for the Wharf and the Raglan Community. Let us know you fit this description!
Expression of Interest – Required information and details:
- Name of individual and/or company
- Contact details (email and phone number are necessary)
- Proposed service/goods
- Description of your suitability/fit for the wharf and wider Raglan community
If you want to visit the site during this period, please contact Council on the email below.
How to submit your Interest
Please submit your expression of interest by Friday 29th November 2024.
Email your submission to strategic.property@waidc.govt.nz; or
Post to Waikato District Council, Private Bag 544, Ngaruawahia 3742, New Zealand; or
Deliver a physical copy to the Council office at 7 Bow Street, Raglan.
Have any questions?
If you have any questions about this process or the lease space, please contact us by email at strategic.property@waidc.govt.nz or phone 0800 492 452. Alternatively, drop into the Raglan Council office and they will be able to forward on any queries.
Lease terms and conditions
Term – A 5-year and 3-month lease term commencing on 01 January 2025 and expiring on 31 March 2030 will be considered. This term has been chosen to align this lease term with the other wharf leases.
Shared facilities – The Lessee will also be required to contribute to the maintenance and cleaning of the shared facilities. These costs and other outgoings will be apportioned across the Lessees based on their Lease footprint (sqm).
Other costings – The Lessee will be required to cover other outgoings including rates and their own water and electricity usage.
Maintenance – The Lessee will be required to maintain and keep in good repair the interior of the building and installation of any additions. Council will be responsible for the maintenance of the building exterior.
Rent Review – Annual lease rent will be reviewed on 01 Apr 2026 in alignment with the other leases.
Other information
Note:
Please note that a lease for the successful submitter is subject to approval from Waikato District Council’s Infrastructure Committee.
Privacy information
All information provided in your submission will be subject to the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act. This means that your submission may be subject to release if requested under that Act unless protected by the Privacy Act. Personal contact details will always be withheld.
