Datagrid begains ‘horizontal constuction’ in Southland, partnering with HEB

PremiumChris KeallTechnology Editor/Senior Business Writer·NZ Herald·17 Aug, 2026 11:00 PM4 mins to read‌ HEB has begun earthworks at Datagrid's Southland "AI factory". Photo / Datagrid HEB has begun earthworks at Datagrid's Southland "AI factory". Photo / DatagridDatagrid has broken ground on what it hopes will become a 78,000sq m data centre on a 42ha site at Makarewa, about 15 minutes’ drive north of Invercargill. The “AI [artificial intelligence] factory” maker said it has partnered with HEB Construction New Zealand on the earthworks. HEB is a 100%-owned