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Datagrid Southland AI Factory

PRJ-0645 · Site · Makarewa, Southland, New Zealand

Record last updated Oct 28, 2026

Scope and capacity

DataGrid reported on August 18, 2026 that HEB had begun horizontal works at its Makarewa campus. These enabling road and earthworks are not completed data halls or proof that the whole project has reached final investment decision. Datagrid is advancing an AI Factory campus at Makarewa in Southland. The consented design supports up to 240 MW of planned IT capacity, while separate company materials describe a larger site-power envelope; the figures are kept distinct. Dedicated 220 kV grid connection and a modular campus design.

Headline: 240 MW Planned critical IT

Numbers refer to their stated physical boundaries and are not added together. Source dates, claim dates and record updates have different meanings. Missing dates and locators are not inferred.

Location context · Datagrid AI Factory campus | Makarewa | Southland | New Zealand

Actual · Datagrid Southland AI Factory (Project)

Claim 56279 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Datagrid Resource Consent

    Environment Southland · Document date: Mar 11, 2026 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-3044 · Government record · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.es.govt.nz/about-us/public-notices?item=id%3A2xhpahbzw17q9s3f3x4z

Lifecycle status · Permitted

Actual · Datagrid Southland AI Factory (Project)

Claim 56280 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Datagrid Resource Consent

    Environment Southland · Document date: Mar 11, 2026 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-3044 · Government record · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.es.govt.nz/about-us/public-notices?item=id%3A2xhpahbzw17q9s3f3x4z

Reported capacity · 240 MW

Design · Datagrid Southland AI Factory (Project)

Claim 56281 · Recorded claim type: Design · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

Headline treatment: Separate claim, not added to the headline

  1. Datagrid Resource Consent

    Environment Southland · Document date: Mar 11, 2026 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-3044 · Government record · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.es.govt.nz/about-us/public-notices?item=id%3A2xhpahbzw17q9s3f3x4z

Capacity basis · Environment Southland consent states up to 240 MW of IT capacity.

Actual · Datagrid Southland AI Factory (Project)

Claim 56282 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Datagrid Resource Consent

    Environment Southland · Document date: Mar 11, 2026 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-3044 · Government record · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.es.govt.nz/about-us/public-notices?item=id%3A2xhpahbzw17q9s3f3x4z

Project identity · Datagrid Southland AI Factory

Actual · Datagrid Southland AI Factory (Project)

Claim 114703 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Datagrid Resource Consent

    Environment Southland · Document date: Mar 11, 2026 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-3044 · Government record · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.es.govt.nz/about-us/public-notices?item=id%3A2xhpahbzw17q9s3f3x4z

  2. Datagrid resource-consent proposal

    Southland District Council · Document date: Jan 1, 2026 · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-6398 · Government record · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.southlanddc.govt.nz/home-and-property/resource-consents/proposals-of-public-interest/

Lifecycle status · Permitted

Actual · Datagrid Southland AI Factory (Project)

Claim 114704 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Datagrid Resource Consent

    Environment Southland · Document date: Mar 11, 2026 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-3044 · Government record · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.es.govt.nz/about-us/public-notices?item=id%3A2xhpahbzw17q9s3f3x4z

  2. Datagrid resource-consent proposal

    Southland District Council · Document date: Jan 1, 2026 · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-6398 · Government record · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.southlanddc.govt.nz/home-and-property/resource-consents/proposals-of-public-interest/

Location · Makarewa, Southland, NZ

Actual · Datagrid Southland AI Factory (Project)

Claim 114705 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Datagrid Resource Consent

    Environment Southland · Document date: Mar 11, 2026 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-3044 · Government record · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.es.govt.nz/about-us/public-notices?item=id%3A2xhpahbzw17q9s3f3x4z

  2. Datagrid resource-consent proposal

    Southland District Council · Document date: Jan 1, 2026 · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-6398 · Government record · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.southlanddc.govt.nz/home-and-property/resource-consents/proposals-of-public-interest/

Participant roles · Datagrid New Zealand

Actual · Datagrid Southland AI Factory (Project)

Claim 114706 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Datagrid Resource Consent

    Environment Southland · Document date: Mar 11, 2026 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-3044 · Government record · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.es.govt.nz/about-us/public-notices?item=id%3A2xhpahbzw17q9s3f3x4z

  2. Datagrid resource-consent proposal

    Southland District Council · Document date: Jan 1, 2026 · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-6398 · Government record · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.southlanddc.govt.nz/home-and-property/resource-consents/proposals-of-public-interest/

Capacity · 240 MW

Design · Datagrid Southland AI Factory (Project)

Claim 114707 · Recorded claim type: Design · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

Headline treatment: Selected headline

  1. Datagrid Resource Consent

    Environment Southland · Document date: Mar 11, 2026 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-3044 · Government record · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.es.govt.nz/about-us/public-notices?item=id%3A2xhpahbzw17q9s3f3x4z

  2. Datagrid resource-consent proposal

    Southland District Council · Document date: Jan 1, 2026 · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-6398 · Government record · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.southlanddc.govt.nz/home-and-property/resource-consents/proposals-of-public-interest/

Capacity basis · 240 MW planned or design IT capacity

Actual · Datagrid Southland AI Factory (Project)

Claim 114708 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Datagrid Resource Consent

    Environment Southland · Document date: Mar 11, 2026 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-3044 · Government record · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.es.govt.nz/about-us/public-notices?item=id%3A2xhpahbzw17q9s3f3x4z

  2. Datagrid resource-consent proposal

    Southland District Council · Document date: Jan 1, 2026 · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-6398 · Government record · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.southlanddc.govt.nz/home-and-property/resource-consents/proposals-of-public-interest/

Development scale · Resource consent granted; up to 240 MW planned IT capacity

Actual · Datagrid Southland AI Factory (Project)

Claim 114709 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Datagrid Resource Consent

    Environment Southland · Document date: Mar 11, 2026 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-3044 · Government record · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.es.govt.nz/about-us/public-notices?item=id%3A2xhpahbzw17q9s3f3x4z

  2. Datagrid resource-consent proposal

    Southland District Council · Document date: Jan 1, 2026 · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-6398 · Government record · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.southlanddc.govt.nz/home-and-property/resource-consents/proposals-of-public-interest/

Infrastructure · Dedicated 220 kV grid connection and a modular campus design.

Actual · Datagrid Southland AI Factory (Project)

Claim 114710 · Recorded claim type: Actual · Review: Approved · Claim date: Not stated

  1. Datagrid Resource Consent

    Environment Southland · Document date: Mar 11, 2026 · Primary

    Source reference: SRC-3044 · Government record · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.es.govt.nz/about-us/public-notices?item=id%3A2xhpahbzw17q9s3f3x4z

  2. Datagrid resource-consent proposal

    Southland District Council · Document date: Jan 1, 2026 · Corroborating

    Source reference: SRC-6398 · Government record · Recorded authority: Official primary

    Source URL

    https://www.southlanddc.govt.nz/home-and-property/resource-consents/proposals-of-public-interest/

Counterparties and capital

Datagrid New Zealand · Developer · CMP-1397

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