Project Partners
Port Nikau is the long term vision of two committed, passionate business partners wanting to make Whangārei a better place to live.
Creating a vision for Port Nikau
Fifteen years ago, the Port Nikau Joint Venture was formed, when its partners saw an opportunity to purchase land that would become integral to the successful and sustainable economic growth and development of Whangārei and Northland. Port Nikau offered an opportunity to open up access to the beautiful Whangārei Harbour, directly connecting the city of Whangārei with its wonderful coastal environment.
Strengthening the marine sector
Port Nikau Joint Venture partners, the Heatley family and Westpoint Limited (Tony and Clare Davies-Colley), have spent the last decade working hard to support and manage existing commercial interests in Port Nikau, with a particular focus on strengthening marine facilities. This in turn has strengthened the wider economic growth of Whangārei, as the Port Nikau development has gradually taken shape.
A genuine opportunity for growth
Seeking inspiration from around the world, the Port Nikau Joint Venture has designed a Masterplan for the development that will transform Port Nikau from the city’s industrial backbone and commercial port to a modern, sustainable, urban harbourside community to meet the needs of the city and the region today, and in the future. The Heatley and Davies-Colley families are creating a genuine opportunity for the future growth and success of Whangārei, opening up the inner harbour and its beauty for all to enjoy and offering a new way of living.