Current Leasing Opportunities Current Leasing Opportunities

We offer retail spaces at a number of our bus stations, train stations and ferry terminals.

Renting a retail space at one of our Auckland commuter hot spots can be a good move for any business.


Matiatia Wharf

Auckland Transport (AT) is notifying all parties of the exciting opportunity to lease various retail spaces at Matiatia Wharf on Waiheke Island.

Waiheke Island has over 900,000 visitors per year. Matiatia, located at the western end of the island, is known as the “Gateway to Waiheke Island” and Matiatia Wharf is ideally positioned for commuters and other visitors. 
AT requires proposals from qualified, experienced retail operators to lease and operate the commercial spaces within Matiatia Wharf.  

The key outcomes we want to achieve are:

  • to appoint suitably qualified retail operators to these upcoming retail unit vacancies
  • to implement an ideal retail tenancy mix to enhance the commuter experience
  • sustainable revenue stream(s) for AT.

Locations

The Locations available for lease will be:

  • Unit 1: 38 sqm space
  • Unit 3B: 12 sqm space
  • Unit 4: 13.5 sqm space
  • Unit 6: 13.5 sqm space

 RFP Attachments

RFP Overview (PDF, 1.2MB)

Price Response Template (DOCX, 140KB)

Non-Price Response Template (DOCX, 165KB)

Appendix - Visual Slides (PDF, 3.4MB)

Draft Licence Terms (DOCX, 135KB)

Leasing Advert (PDF, 460KB)

Terms of General Agency (DOCX, 900KB)

City Rail Link (CRL) stations

We're notifying all parties of the opportunity to lease retail spaces in the new stations of the CRL project. The CRL is estimated for completion in 2026. It will revolutionise Auckland’s rail network.

This is the largest transport project ever undertaken in New Zealand. It will offer a unique opportunity for businesses to establish their presence in a prime location. Do not miss out on this chance to be part of Auckland’s transformative journey.

We're looking for proposals from qualified, experienced retail operators to lease and operate the commercial spaces within the upcoming CRL Stations. 

Locations

The locations available for lease will be subject to final measure.

Te Waihorotiu station

Premium retail unit (Wellesley Street) - estimated 42 square metres.

Premium retail unit (Victoria Street exploratory) - estimated 35 square metres.

Karanga-a-Hape station

Retail unit (Mercury Lane) - estimated 34.8 square metres.

Retail unit (Beresford Square) - estimated 26 square metres.

Maungawhau station

Large retail unit - estimated 50.5 square metres.

Kiosk / Small format retail unit - estimated 7.2 square metres.

RFP attachments

Download City Rail Link retail leasing opportunity RFP (PDF, 1.2 MB)

Download RFP price response template (DOC, 140 KB)

Download RFP non-price response template (DOC, 150 KB)

Download AT purpose & values (PDF, 49 KB)

Download Indicative prestart manual for tenancy fitout (PDF, 1.4 MB)

Download CRL retail plan - Karanga-a-Hape Station, Beresford Square and Mercury Lane (PDF, 4.6 MB)

Download CRL retail plan - Maungawhau Station (PDF, 4.5 MB)

Download CRL retail plan - Te Waihorotiu Station, Wellesley Street and Victoria Street (PDF, 4.2 MB)

Download CRL retail provisions (PDF, 1.4 MB)

Download Agreement to lease (draft) (DOC, 106 KB)

Download Deed of lease (draft) (DOC, 986 KB)

Download Non-disclosure agreement (DOC, 236 KB)

Download General agency agreement (DOC, 903 KB)

Download Trains and rapid buses map (draft) (PDF, 610 KB)

Contact us

You can email your questions to procurement@at.govt.nz with ‘754-25-448-GS’ in the subject line.

To submit your RFP proposal, follow the submission process on pages 6 & 7 of the RFP.

CRL site visits for RFP applicants

Download tender addendum: notice to participants #1 (PDF, 132KB).

RFP applicants who wish to request a site visit for the CRL stations must complete both the:

Applicants need to email these documents to procurement@at.govt.nz before 4pm Monday 22 September 2025. In the subject line, put 'Attn: Izzy McDonnell 754-25-448-GS'.

Participants must provide high-level details on the nature of their service and contact details for nominated representatives attending. We expect site visits to take place the week of 29 September 2025.


Pop-ups

We provide retailers with the opportunity to lease short-term space at some of our bus stations, train stations and ferry terminals. Pop up spaces offers small businesses the opportunity to boost brand exposure and test the market for new products.

Pop up opportunities:

  • Manukau Bus Station
  • Devonport Wharf
  • Half Moon Bay
  • Otahuhu
  • Puhinui

Please email leasing@at.govt.nz for more information.