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Despite its natural surroundings, the site is also directly linked to State Highway 1, between the Otahuhu and East Tamaki interchanges. This accessibility and location made Highbrook an appropriate choice for the amalgamation of New Zealand Post's two existing mail centres.

Designed by architects Warren and Mahoney, the aim for the New Zealand Post Mail Service Centre was to create an industrial building that is accessible to the local community. The project is designed to emphasise a leading business profile and to provide a high level of amenity to employees who often work extended hours, says Carey Oldfield, general manager at New Zealand Post-Properties.

"In scale, the building is 16,450m², consisting in large part of a 100 x 60m processing hall space. It is here that 1.5 million items of mail are processed every day. Staffed by 600 employees, the centre is operational 24 hours a day, 6.5 days per week," he says.

Aside from the attractively landscaped grounds, environmental sustainability methods also make up an integral part of Highbrook, and the New Zealand Post Centre in particular. Water is solar heated, and occupancy sensors and zoned lighting reduce power consumption, as does extensive glazing. Cycling is promoted as a preferred form of transport for employees through the provision of showers, storage lockers and covered bike parks.

For more information on Highbrook Business Park, contact Goodman NZ Ltd, phone (09) 375 6060. Or visit the website: www.highbrook.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas