The East Tāmaki headquarters and production studios of Whakaata Māori have been placed on the market, with the broadcaster expected to remain as a long-term tenant under existing lease arrangements.
Commercial real estate giant CBRE has listed the Whakaata Māori offices and studios at 433 and 441 East Tāmaki Road in Auckland for sale through a deadline private treaty process closing on July 9. The properties include the broadcaster’s main office complex and the purpose-built Hawaikirangi Studios facility.
The sale is being marketed as an investment opportunity rather than a change to Whakaata Māori’s operations. CBRE says both properties are fully occupied by Whakaata Māori under a long-term lease, with the broadcaster continuing to operate from the site.
The office building spans more than 3,000 square metres across three levels and houses the organisation’s broadcast studios and corporate offices. Hawaikirangi Studios underwent a major redevelopment in 2023, creating a modern production hub designed specifically for Māori content creation and audience engagement.
Marketing material highlights Whakaata Māori’s status as a government-funded organisation and notes that the provision of Māori television services is protected under legislation. The broadcaster, formerly known as Māori Television, remains New Zealand’s national Māori broadcaster and continues to receive Crown funding.
Industry reports indicate the facilities are secured under a 15-year lease with renewal rights extending potential occupancy through to 2043, making the property attractive to investors seeking stable long-term returns.
The sale comes as Whakaata Māori continues its transition toward digital-first broadcasting and content delivery while maintaining its role in promoting te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and indigenous storytelling across Aotearoa.
