Country
New Zealand
AI data center dossier
Microsoft — Aotearoa (NZ North) Region
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand/datacenters/microsoft-aotearoa-new-zealand-region.html
Operator
Microsoft
Energy
Renewable
Known capacity
100 MW
Evidence profile
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Readiness
86%
Sources attachedVerified
1 citation linked
CoordinatesPublished
-36.852, 174.768
Timeline evidenceMissing
Announcement and delivery timing still absent
Machine-readable outputsPublished
HTML, JSON, and GeoJSON all available
Machine-readable outputs
Canonical record surfaces for audit, programmatic use, and direct citation.
Record Notes
Microsoft Aotearoa (NZ North) is Microsoft’s first hyperscale data center region in New Zealand, having opened in late 2024 and reaching full operational scale in 2026. The region provides local data residency and advanced AI capabilities via Azure AI and Copilot services. It is utilized by major New Zealand enterprises and government agencies to modernize operations while ensuring compliance with national security standards. The region’s infrastructure is integrated with Microsoft’s global sustainability goals, leveraging New Zealand’s high proportion of renewable grid energy.
Analyst Flags
- Timeline fields are missing, so sequence and delivery timing are still weak.
- This entry relies on a thin source base and should be treated as an early public signal.
Timeline Signals
No dated milestones are published for this facility yet.
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Intelligence Reports
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Frequently asked questions
- How big is Microsoft — Aotearoa (NZ North) Region?
- Microsoft — Aotearoa (NZ North) Region has 100 MW of known IT capacity, located in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. It ranks #222 globally by capacity among 335 tracked facilities.
- What is the status of Microsoft — Aotearoa (NZ North) Region?
- Microsoft — Aotearoa (NZ North) Region is currently operational. No dated milestones have been published yet.
- Who operates Microsoft — Aotearoa (NZ North) Region?
- Microsoft — Aotearoa (NZ North) Region is operated by Microsoft. Structured intelligence reports are available for Microsoft Operator Report and New Zealand Country Report.
- What energy source does Microsoft — Aotearoa (NZ North) Region use?
- Microsoft — Aotearoa (NZ North) Region is powered by renewable energy and is focused on unknown workloads. This is backed by 1 cited source.