Datagrid gets approval for 280MW data center campus near Invercargill, New Zealand

Datagrid New Zealand has secured the crucial resource consent for its 280MW hyperscale data center campus near Invercargill, positioning the developer to establish New Zealand's first such facility. This approval, announced on 2026-03-11, enables construction commencement for a project designed to leverage Southland's abundant renewable energy resources. The planned IT load of up to 60MW for the Invercargill campus demonstrates Datagrid New Zealand's strategy to attract large-scale cloud and enterprise clients seeking sustainable infrastructure solutions in the region. This development represents a strategic move for Datagrid New Zealand to capture early market share in the nascent hyperscale segment within the New Zealand geography. The collective approval from Environment Southland, Invercargill City Council, and Southland District Council facilitates this significant infrastructure development. Environment Southland, responsible for managing natural resources in the Southland region, has greenlit a project committed to renewable energy, aligning with its regional planning mandate. Invercargill City Council and Southland District Council, both local government bodies providing essential services and managing public infrastructure in New Zealand, have enabled a project that will bring new infrastructure to their respective jurisdictions. This development in Invercargill advances the New Zealand data center market, particularly for hyperscale capacity, driven by regional renewable energy advantages.