Gull will launch in the South Island next month

The first site for the discount fuel provider will be in Maheno in North Otago followed by Gore.

General Manager Gull New Zealand Dave Bodger says the set up has taken longer than intended - with some unexpected geotechnical issues

He says the company has also purchased land for one other site and has agreements to lease a further three sites.

Several other sites are under negotiation in the South Island.