Ngakonui Forest is a compelling forestry investment opportunity located near Martinborough in the Wairarapa region.



The property comprises 253.6 hectares of net stocked Pinus radiata, established in 2025, with 254.7 hectares registered in the Emissions Trading Scheme under averaging. Together, these attributes underpin a high-quality, well-established asset with the potential to become a landmark forest holding.



Access is provided via Ngakonui Road and a legal easement, currently being formalised through a new survey plan. The easement has been strategically designed to accommodate future roading and harvesting requirements.



The land is predominantly classified as Land Use Capability Classes 6 and 7, with a largely low to medium erosion profile. While cable harvesting will be the primary extraction method, selected areas are suitable for ground-based operations, offering valuable operational flexibility.



Strategically positioned, Ngakonui Forest is located approximately 46 kilometres from the JNL and Kiwi Lumber sawmills and the Masterton rail head, with export facilities at CentrePort Wellington around 115 kilometres away, providing efficient and cost-effective transport options.



Ngakonui Forest is offered for sale by way of a two-stage tender process, with the first non-binding stage closing at 2:00 pm on 19 March 2026.



There is an additional forest being marketed at the same time that is complimentary for those requiring scale. Waipipi Forest is also situated in the Wairarapa and comprises 595.3 hectares net stocked area. Combined, the forests provide a total net stocked area of 848.9 hectares, creating a substantial forestry investment.