New Zealand resources minister Shane Jones stated on March 18 that the facility will have an annual capacity of approximately 200,000 mt of recycled steel to be processed into structural steel. The project, progressing under the fast-track approval framework, is considered a critical investment to support the country’s infrastructure needs.
It was reported that the company submitted its application in July 2025 to establish the plant in the Hampton Downs region, and the approval process was completed in approximately five months following the expert panel’s review.
Authorities emphasized that New Zealand faces a significant infrastructure gap and highlighted that such investments will contribute to faster project implementation and stronger local supply chains. With the commissioning of the plant, structural steel imports are expected to decrease, while the volume of exported scrap is also projected to decrease.
National Green Steel Limited currently operates scrap collection points in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, Putāruru, and Christchurch, where end-of-life vehicles and metal structural components are processed for recycling.
The project is expected to create approximately 200 skilled jobs. It was also noted that the country has historically exported a large share of its scrap metal, while domestic recycling capacity has remained limited. The new facility will enable domestically sourced scrap to be processed within the country, generating added value.
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