Blog

Stories about the site and community at Station205, Penrose – industrial warehousing and offices for lease.

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Refurbishments for our new tenant, Rapid Temporary Fencing

The completion of Building 8 at Station205 highlights the many benefits of refurbishing existing structures over demolishing and rebuilding. We're also pleased to welcome our new tenant, Rapid Temporary Fencing, New Zealand’s market leader in temporary fencing hire.

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Celebrating 70 years

Established as a family business in 1953, Bates Surfaces celebrates 70 years at Station Road, Penrose – with the site known today as the commercial hub Station205.

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Ongoing evolution of the masterplan

The masterplan for Station205 by BDG Architects has been developed to the next level of function and design, setting the aesthetic for the entire site.

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Our community: Men at Work

When the traffic management company Men at Work moved their Auckland office to Station205 in 2021, they were looking for something more than just a typical industrial site.

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Our community: Right2Drive

With a fleet of around 100 vehicles for customers whose cars are being assessed or repaired after an accident, Right2Drive recently found the perfect Auckland premises at Station205 in Penrose.

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1950s knitwear factory gets a new life

With its new black corrugated-iron cladding and blue sunshade detailing, what was once a tired old factory has become a showcase refurbishment for Station205.

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Working to a master plan 

When my grandfather Arthur Bates purchased 205 Station Rd in Penrose in 1953, the property was just bare dirt dotted with a few gardens. An automotive spray painter by trade, he branched out into hand spraying coating onto kitchen wall panels.

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Creating unified signage for Station205

Part of our vision for Station205 as a single destination is unifying the site both visually and functionally, using clear and effective signage to help visitors navigate the site.

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Our community: AHI Carrier

Global air conditioning company AHI Carrier has chosen Station205’s industrial space for lease for their head office.

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Our community: Refspecs

When it comes to location, Penrose ticks all the boxes. ‘Everywhere in Penrose has a lunch bar across the road,’ says Refspecs manager Rob Morgan, with a smile.

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Our community: Freightways

By leasing land from its neighbour, Station205, transportation business Freightways is able to expand its busy Auckland hub.

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