Microsoft NZ Datacenter Region
Microsoft’s hyperscale datacenter region will super-charge New Zealand’s digital transformation. It will build a stronger and more resilient tech sector that grows our economy and innovates for the good of our society and our planet. Our local datacenters will create a sustainable, local home for New Zealand’s data at a scale and speed beyond anything we’ve seen before. The datacenters are more than infrastructure and services – they’re our investment in a more secure, productive, resilient, and equitable future for New Zealand.
Sustainability
We’re building some of the most sustainable datacenters in the world, right here in New Zealand
Trust and Security
We’re dedicated to earning trust every day using secure, safe and private technology
Resilience
Our local datacenter region will ensure continuity of business operations
Residency
We’re building a safe and secure home for New Zealand’s data, on New Zealand shores
Innovation
Our hyperscale datacenters will give New Zealand businesses the tools to create the New Zealand of tomorrow
Video Gallery
Customer Announcements
Fonterra
Microsoft Announces First Major Customer for New Zealand Datacenter
BNZ
BNZ signs on as flagship customer for Microsoft New Zealand datacenter region
PwC
New Zealand agreement signed for PwC and Microsoft Global Alliance
ASB
ASB selects Microsoft Azure as its preferred cloud provider
ACC
Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) signs three-year Azure agreement with Microsoft
Auckland Transport
Migration to new hyperscale datacenter region promises greater innovation, sustainability and skills to deliver the future of transport.
Craigs Investment Partners
Craigs signs deal to migrate to Microsoft’s local datacenter region, boosting capacity and sustainability
AvePoint
A new agreement between AvePoint and Microsoft offers data residency and simplifies Copilot adoption for channel partners and NZ businesses.
Te Tumu Paeroa
Te Tumu Paeroa becomes anchor tenant of Microsoft New Zealand’s hyperscale cloud region, led by a pioneering Māori data sovereignty framework.
CCL
Microsoft announces CCL as first strategic launch partner for New Zealand cloud region.
Veeam
Veeam brings its world-leading backup solution to Microsoft’s NZ cloud region
Thought Leadership
Putting the data horse ahead of the technology cart
Russell Craig, National Technology Officer, Microsoft New Zealand
Will hyperscale cloud drastically affect NZ’s environment? That’s the plan
Russell Craig, National Technology Officer, Microsoft New Zealand
Digital innovation could shape the future of New Zealand
Russell Craig, National Technology Officer, Microsoft NZ
Why we’re launching a Scaling SaaS Exports Initiative to take Kiwi SaaS companies to the world
Hayley Horan, SaaS Partner Lead, Microsoft New Zealand
New cloud helping Kiwi firms go global
Matt Bostwick, Partner Lead at Microsoft NZ
Making your multi-cloud platforms work for you
Patrick Quesnel, Azure Business Group Engineering Lead at Microsoft ANZ
Stronger action needed on emissions
Russell Craig, National Technology Officer, Microsoft NZ
How the cloud could create thousands more jobs
Vanessa Sorenson, Managing Director of Microsoft NZ
Worth the hype: why it's Aotearoa's turn for a hyperscale datacenter region
Patrick Quesnel, Microsoft Azure Platform Growth & Development Product Engineering Lead – Australia & New Zealand
More Information
Cloud Dividend Report
How the cloud could create thousands more jobs for Aotearoa
Sustainability Report
How New Zealand is tracking towards its net zero goals
Virtual Datacenter Walkthrough
An immersive tour of a Microsoft datacenter
The Story So Far
More about the NZ Datacenter Region
NZ Cloud Region Partner Playbook
Technical guidance for Microsoft partners and resellers