Datacom buys T4 Auckland data centre in NZ expansion

Datacom has acquired T4's Auckland data centre for an undisclosed sum, taking its total number of sovereign data centres in New Zealand to five.

The deal adds a second Auckland site to Datacom's portfolio and extends its infrastructure investment programme in New Zealand, which now exceeds AUD $200 million. Datacom assumed all existing customer agreements linked to the facility, with the transfer completed at midnight.

The Auckland site spans 5,200 square metres, including 1,500 square metres of net usable, column-free raised floor space. It serves a mix of public and private sector organisations.

Datacom plans further investment so the facility can support AI-ready and high-density workloads, including liquid cooling. Like its other data centres, the site has been built and operated with energy efficiency as a priority.

The acquisition comes as data centre operators across Australasia face rising demand for computing capacity driven by AI, data localisation requirements and wider use of digital services. For Datacom, the purchase deepens its presence in Auckland while keeping ownership of infrastructure within New Zealand.

Greg Davidson, Datacom's chief executive, said the move reflects growing demand for local control over data and system access.

"Today, sovereign infrastructure is a critical priority for organisations that need certainty over where their data resides, how it is governed and how reliably it can be accessed," Davidson said.

Including its four existing New Zealand facilities and planned investment in the new site, Datacom has committed more than AUD $200 million to data centre development in the country. It also remains focused on greenfield investment opportunities.

"With our four existing New Zealand data centres, this new acquisition and the planned investment in the site, Datacom has committed more than $200m to building out our data centre capability in New Zealand. With greenfield data centre investment opportunities being a focus, this investment level is expected to increase," Davidson said.

Datacom presented the investment as part of a broader effort to strengthen in-country infrastructure, as customers increasingly seek lower latency, resilience and compliance with local data rules.

"By investing in New Zealand's data centre capability, we are building infrastructure that allows our customers to operate with confidence, with a strong local foundation and the ability to connect into global platforms when needed. This acquisition is a clear signal of our commitment to owning and operating critical infrastructure here in New Zealand," Davidson said.

He added that Datacom has continued investing in upgrades to existing facilities as customer requirements have evolved.

"Over recent years we have continued to invest significantly in upgrading our data centres and expanding our platform capabilities so our customers can meet their cost, resilience, sovereignty, compliance and latency needs - including as AI workloads continue to scale, and with greenfield data centre investment opportunities being a focus, this investment level is expected to increase," Davidson said.

Portfolio Expansion

Matt Neil, Datacom's director of data centres, said the T4 facility complements the company's existing sites and expands its capacity to meet rising demand.

"This data centre is a strong fit for our existing portfolio and allows us to continue delivering highly resilient, energy efficient facilities backed by local expertise and 24/7 support," Neil said.

He said the acquisition would also provide continuity for customers already using the Auckland site under T4 ownership.

"Importantly, it enables us to seamlessly support existing T4 customers while continuing to grow our sovereign footprint in New Zealand - ensuring organisations can access modern, AI-ready infrastructure without compromising on sustainability, security or local control," Neil said.

For T4, the sale marks a shift in investment priorities toward regional infrastructure elsewhere in New Zealand.

"This transition allows us to accelerate our regional expansion while ensuring customers in major centres continue to be supported by a trusted local New Zealand operator," said Dean Addie, T4's chief executive.

Addie said the agreement leaves Auckland customers with a domestic operator while T4 focuses on regional sites.

"With T4 concentrating on regional infrastructure and Datacom continuing to expand its Auckland footprint, we see this as a positive step in strengthening New Zealand's sovereign data centre capability and supporting customers, government and communities across the country," he said.

Datacom now owns and operates five sovereign data centres in New Zealand. In Australia, it works with AirTrunk to give customers access to large-scale facilities in Sydney and Melbourne.