Aquaculture on the CoromandelAquaculture A sector and economic overview of our district Sustainable Coromandel Aquaculture —a priority for Council

The Coromandel is 's favourite place to live, work and play because we offer our country's best coastal lifestyle, a beautiful unspoilt environment and good jobs in industries like aquaculture and tourism. Package all this up and throw in the fact that paradise is only a short drive from our largest city and an International Airport and you've got opportunity aplenty here. Aquaculture on the Coromandel is already growing by about 30% per annum and is becoming one of our largest contributors of GDP and we're backing the industry 100%. The fish farming zone on our side of the opens up a brand new industry to our shores and we're keen to make sure it's sustainable and successful in partnership with the successful tenderers, the local industry, the regional council and the government. One thing's for sure, the industry has the backing majority of our residents who see the benefits industries like aquaculture bring us, including schools full of kids, communities that are alive and vibrant and an increase in tourism (the fishing is world-class here especially around the mussel farms!) Our district’s support for the industry is also reliant on aquaculture being managed with the utmost respect and care for our environment. We can only support growth in aquaculture if its effects can be managed and our environment is not degraded. We look forward to applications to fish in this new marine farming zone from organisations with a world-class track record in sustainability and environmental protection. We're also partnering with the Coromandel Marine Farmers Association to extend our wharfing facilities to cater for the increase in demand across the board in aquaculture and we also have plenty of industrial land on the Coromandel for new land bases and processing facilities. We've also just established a Business Grant Scheme for new businesses to help them set up here and have amended our development contributions policy to allow us the flexibility to negotiate using a special assessment process to ensure development costs associated with investing here are fair and equitable. We'd love to show you around as part of your investigation into this opportunity to invest in the Coromandel and in New Zealand, so please feel free to contact us to arrange a tour. In the meantime, visit www.tcdc.govt.nz/business and www.opportunitycoromandel.co.nz and find out how our Council is committed to economic development and our creative and refreshing approach to working with business to create wealth, jobs and opportunity for the folks of the Coromandel. Investing capital anywhere always has risks; we're here to make it easier to do business on the Coromandel. We look forward to hearing from you.

Mayor Glenn Leach JP Thames-Coromandel District Council

www.opportunitycoromandel.co.nz www.coromandel.govt.nz

CoromandelAquaculture 3 The Coromandel Perfectly located for aquaculture investment

The Coromandel is world renowned for its beautiful clean environment, friendly people and pioneering spirit...

Within an hour and a half drive of the major cities of Also, with an existing aquaculture industry and labour Auckland, and Hamilton lies, the Coromandel. force already in place, operating successfully for over 20 Through care of the natural environment it remains a years, the Coromandel is the perfect place to begin a new special place where rugged terrain meets idyllic coastline, fish farming industry. made up of The to the west, Hauraki Gulf to the north and Pacific Ocean to the east.

Its natural features inspire creative communities and Coromandel Peninsula our people are hard-working and passionate about their coastal lifestyle. With around 400 kilometres of coastline and more than 100 offshore islands, the Coromandel Coromandel Town is one of New Zealand’s favourite marine playgrounds and an important region for New Zealand’s successful aquaculture industry.

With a permanent population of 26,000 people and another 45,000 people choosing Coromandel as their holiday home location, the Coromandel has just the right mix of permanent residents and non-permanent residents

who bring a rich diversity of people to the region. There’s Thames a place for every budget and background here.

4 www.coromandel.govt.nz CoromandelAquaculture 5 Aquaculture growth —a national priority

Global consumer demand for seafood will almost double from 45 million to 85 million tonnes by 2015. The new fish farming zone in the Hauraki Gulf has been established to take advantage of these positive global trends for seafood production.

As an island nation, New Zealand may be small geographically – but we have the advantage of an abundance of water space. Compared with other countries, New Zealand only rates 75th in Major Aquaculture Area in New Zealand land mass. This means we are slightly larger in land space than the small African nation of Gabon. Northland C oromandel Pacific Oyster: Greenshell­™ Mussel: But when it comes to ocean area, New Zealand rates 7th in 51% of total production 19% of total production the world, with 4.1 million square kilometres. This potentially Pacific Oyster: makes us a superpower when it comes to aquaculture. Auckland 21% of total production Greenshell™ Mussel: 4% of total production At present, less than 0.2% of New Zealand’s coastline is currently Pacific Oyster: used for aquaculture – and yet this produces more than $350 25% of total production million worth of revenue.

The three main species which make up New Zealand aquaculture Tasman & Golden Bays at present are mussels, oysters and salmon. Greenshell™ Mussel: 3% of total production

Tasman & Golden Bays Aquaculture Unit established to unlock Greenshell™ Mussel: more potential 69%of total production King Salmon: The New Zealand Government has recognised the importance 64% of total production of the aquaculture industry to the national economy and is Pacific Oyster: 3% of total production committed to unlocking more of the industry’s potential as part Canterbury of its Economic Growth Agenda to increase export earnings and Greenshell™ Mussel: to create new jobs. 2%of total production King Salmon: 4% of total production The Government has also established the Aquaculture Unit to Southland build partnerships with groups in the industry and to implement Greenshell™ Mussel: the National Aquaculture Strategy and Five Year Action Plan. 3%of total production King Salmon: The Coromandel fish farming zone is a prime example of the 32% of total production Government’s commitment to the growth of the industry given that the zone was deemed into national legislation to fast track Source: Aquaculture New Zealand Levy Production 2011 this opportunity.

6 www.coromandel.govt.nz T he Top five Mussel Export Markets by Value in 2011

Hong Kong NZ$12.6m

Spain NZ$18.6m

Australia NZ$22.3m

South Korea NZ$22.9m

US NZ$72.6m

The Top five OYSTER Export Markets by Value in 2011

F rench Polynesia NZ$0.3m Visit www.aquaculture.govt.nz to find out more about the Aquaculture Unit and the national strategy. New Caledonia NZ$0.8m

Japan NZ$1.9m

New Zealand Aquaculture Production Hong Kong NZ$1.9m

In the past 40 years aquaculture in New Zealand Australia NZ$10.6m has grown into a significant primary industry, currently estimated to have revenues in excess of $400 million per annum, with a target of $1 billion per annum in sale by 2025.

The Top five SALMON Export Markets by Value in 2011

“Aquaculture Canada NZ$1.6m requires only a Hong Kong NZ$3.2m small fraction of our Australia NZ$15.2m US NZ$18.4m coastal space, but it Japan NZ$29.3m has the potential to be a huge boost to our economy.” Production and revenue metrics for 2011

– Glenn Leach Mussels Salmon Oysters Mayor, Thames-Coromandel Harvested product (greenweight tonnage) 101,311 14,037 1,804

Export revenue NZ$ (millions) 218.1 63.4 16.6

Domestic revenue NZ$ (millions) (estimated) 35.0 65.0 8.0

CoromandelAquaculture 7 Coromandel andAquaculture

Going from strength to strength

Aquaculture will become our biggest industry on the Coromandel in just a few years...

Marine farmers in the Hauraki Gulf currently produce more Recently approval has been granted for the expansion of the than 20 per cent of New Zealand’s mussels and oysters – both Wilson Bay zone to include another 520 hectares further out in for local consumption and for export. the Firth – which should see a doubling of mussel production over time. With demand soaring for our export quality Greenshell Mussels and Pacific Oysters, the Coromandel industry will be able to Our Coromandel oyster industry is also important, generating target more of the forecasted global demand for both shellfish about 19% of New Zealand’s Pacific Oysters which are worth and finfish with the Council’s commitment to new expanded about $6 million to the Coromandel. facilities such as wharfing infrastructure at Sugarloaf Wharf, near Coromandel Town. Together these two species bring in over $48 million to the peninsula, and Most locals are familiar with the Wilson Bay mussel farms in create about 400 industry-related the Hauraki Gulf. It’s now a favourite fishing spot for many jobs. people –and generates spin-off businesses such as kayak and barge fishing tours, as well as providing product for domestic A new fish farming industry on the restaurants and export orders. Coromandel is expected to create an additional 354 regional jobs and These mussel farms bring jobs and economic prosperity to the contributes over $34 million in Peninsula – yet in an environmentally sustainable way. The regional GDP. Coromandel aquaculture industry contributed an estimated $31.4 million of value added, or regional gross domestic product (GDP), to the region in 2010/11.

8 www.coromandel.govt.nz Here's a snap shot of some of the Coromandel and national numbers:

XX Total production: 31,000 tonnes of mussels and 400 tonnes of oysters

XX Total output of the industry within the region: $72 million (total value of sales).

XX Contribution to the regional domestic product (mussels and oysters): $31 million ($15 million from farming, $16 million from processing)

XX Contribution to the nation’s GDP: $77 million ($24 from farming, $53 from processing)

XX Direct regional employment: 297 (121 in farming, 176 in processing)

XX Total employment in the region including indirect and induced jobs: 432 (158 from farming, 274 from processing)

XX National direct employment: 551

XX National total employment: 1193

XX Contribution to regional household income (wages) is (indirect and induced household income $10.6 million is another $6 million)

Mussel and oyster farming in the Coromandel XX Contribution to household income nationally is contributes $77 million towards the nation’s GDP. (indirect and induced household income $18.9 million is another $23 million)

The future is looking bright By 2025 the fish, mussel and oyster farming industry will contribute:

XX More than $60 million in GDP to the regional economy

XX An extra 354 regional jobs

XX A fish farming industry will generate over$34 million per annum in GDP ($56 million in turnover) within the region)

XX Nationally, the Coromandel fish farming industry would bring in $45 million in GDP and create 473 new jobs

CoromandelAquaculture 9 Fish farming zone

Background to the new fish farming zone in the Coromandel

In October 2011 the Government amended the law that governs marine farming; one of the changes was the establishment of a new fish farming zone in the Hauraki Gulf.

The area for development amounts to 300ha of space in the south eastern Hauraki Gulf seaward of the Firth of Thames and west of Coromandel Town, and 90ha in the Wilson Bay Marine Farming Zone.

Our location provides the required temperature, oxygen, chemistry, sanitation, depth, wave and current conditions for fish farming. There is currently no fish farming in the waters of the Coromandel.

The site is 37m deep in a sheltered region with relatively high mean tidal speeds and relatively benign wave climate.

Of this area, 20 per cent is allocated to the Maori Trustee, the Takutai Trust. The remaining 240 hectares and 72 hectares respectively will be released through a weighted attribute tender process.

For more information about the zone and expression of interest process, please refer to the Waikato Regional Council expression of interest and technical guidance documentation available at www.waikatoregion.govt.nz or call them on 0800 800 401.

10 www.coromandel.govt.nz Coromandel Marine Coromandel Town Farming Zone

Wilson Bay Marine Farming Zone

300ha in the south eastern Hauraki Gulf seaward of the Firth of Thames and west of Coromandel Town known as the Coromandel Marine Farming Zone and Area C of the Wilson Bay zone (90 hectares).

CoromandelAquaculture 11 Aquaculture and Tourism

The Aquaculture industry also opens up new tourism opportunities which we’re keen to explore...

The aquaculture industry already plays a major role in our tourism product on the Coromandel, attracting visitors by the thousand to sample our seafood related hospitality industry, wine and food events and fantastic fishing (which has been enhanced by our mussel farms attracting New Zealand’s best Snapper!)

Coromandel Aquaculture & Seafood Trail

To explore the Coromandel story of how our delicious farmed seafood makes its way from the ocean to your plate, then join the Coromandel Aquaculture Trail. This will provide you with opportunities to see where our mussels and oysters come from, how they are farmed and processed, and where you can savour these seafood delicacies during your stay.

Visit the Trail’s website at www.coromandelaquaculture.co.nz

Boats fish around the Waimate and Motukopake Islands.

12 www.coromandel.govt.nz Coromandel Touring the Coromandel Peninsula

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To book your cruise, phone 0800 360 3472 Mussel Barge & Discovery (0800 360 3472) or visit www.360discovery.co.nz Kayak Fishing For more details about the activities contained in this brochure, As the mussel farms attract large please contact i-Site Coromandel on 07 866 8598, email them on Photo: NZ Seafood Industry Council numbers of fi sh, there are a lot of [email protected] or visit www.coromandeltown.co.nz. tourists and locals who like to go out fi shing beside the farms – particularly the big farm off Wilsons Bay. In addition, for more exciting activities around the whole Peninsula visit www.thecoromandel.com To cater for this demand, there are a number of charter vessels operating from Coromandel harbour. They tend to launch primarily from Te Kouma Road, either at the Hannifords Wharf or the Sugarloaf Wharf – although YOUR GUIDE TO COROMANDEL’S some also operate from Waikawau. For details of mussel barge fi shing This Coromandel Aquaculture Trail has been developed by the Hauraki Coromandel operators, ring the Information Centre i-Site Coromandel on 07 866 8598 Development Group in conjunction with the Coromandel Marine Farmers Association AQUACULTURE BOUNTY or check their website on www.coromandeltown.co.nz and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. Photo: Tourism Coromandel Coromandel infrastructure Broadband development The Coromandel is undergoing a broadband revolution as it gets an internet makeover in –ready to support new industries the next two years. The Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI) will provide the Coromandel with high-speed internet, which we know will make it even easier to do business The Coromandel is ready for further here. On water or land, the new RBI will cover the Coromandel - so there’s no excuse left not to investment in aquaculture; we live and work here! already have a well-established and successful industry operating here, a well maintained State Highway and good transport options, an experienced labour force and supporting industries.

Aquaculture wharf project

We’re about to build an extension to a key wharf south of Coromandel town, which is the main wharf used by the marine The Rural Broadband Initiative will be improving farming industry. Coromandel’s internet infrastructure.

In partnership with the Coromandel Marine Farmers Association, the Council aims to future-proof the industry on the Coromandel as it continues to out-perform growth projections, but at the same time Find out more about these out grows the current wharfing infrastructure. projects and our economic The wharf project will begin this year, with over $3 million budgeted development programme at by the Council to complete the new wharf and road improvements by 2015. www.tcdc.govt.nz/business

Coromandel Ferry docks at Sugar Loaf Wharf.

Whitianga

14 www.coromandel.govt.nz General infrastructure

We have spent over $80 million dollars upgrading our waste water treatment plants on the East Coast over the past couple of years, which has future proofed our communities for the next property boom and new industry start-ups, particularly in Whitianga. We have capacity to spare and are looking to support new opportunities in this area.

We are also upgrading the Coromandel Town water supply over the next two years which will ensure water supply security for the town as it grows. Pauanui’s new wastewater treatment plant

The Government, Waikato Regional Council and Thames- Coromandel District Council have also just completed the Peninsula Project which saw an investment of over $20 million put into flood protection works on the Coromandel’s west coast, making sure our towns are well protected from mother-nature.

Coastal restoration work at Buffalo Beach

The new , completed December 2011.

The Government has just opened a major new bridge to the Coromandel, spending over $40M on the Kopu bridge, which guarantees our connection with Auckland and other major cities.

Pedestrian walkway on Kopu Bridge

The new Kopu bridge is 587m long, and has 16 spans,with its foundations being driven 36m to 50m deep into the riverbed. The design incorporates images of waka and taniwha, and landscaping using native plants. It opened on the 12th of December 2011.

CoromandelAquaculture 15 Coromandel Living

In the past 10 years much has changed to make it easier to be connected with the world through upgrades to broadband and telecommunications technology along with improved road access and couriers. Yet for residents, the beauty of the Coromandel lies in the caring nature of its communities and the inspiring natural beauty that is constantly rejuvenating the soul.

16 www.coromandel.govt.nz Focus on: Thames Ideal location for future processing

Thames has everything you need in a service centre without the crowds, cost or hassle of bigger cities.

Located strategically at the entrance to the peninsula with an airfield and the newly constructed $47 million Kopu bridge (making it that much easier to travel to Auckland).

Our Kopu to Thames Structure Plan provides a further 50 hectares of industrial zoning and additional 135 hectares for more than a thousand new dwellings.

Fresh water is in ample supply and the water reticulation system in the industrial zone has been recently upgraded. Thames and its industrial heartland at Kopu is a perfect place for aquaculture processing facilities. Kopu provides area for further industrial and The Town is also home to A and G Price, an internationally residential development. acclaimed foundry supplying parts for industry across New Zealand and the world.

Coromandel Peninsula

AUCKLAND CITY

Thames

Thames has lots to offer, with plenty of retail outlets as well as many local parks and reserves.

CoromandelAquaculture 17 Focus on: Waterway living an ideal place for new staff

Just 30 minutes from the west coast of the Peninsula (where the fish farming zone is located), Mercury Bay and the main town of Whitianga are located on the east coast of the Coromandel.

Mercury Bay is an area packed with spectacular scenery, a Coromandel Peninsula coastline dotted with islands, walks, inlets, remote bays and beaches, thermal hot springs, a marine reserve and native birdlife.

It features a comprehensively planned canal development that’s adding a vibrant new dimension to an already popular AUCKLAND CITY coastal township and will include a Venetian style retail island with tourist and visitor orientated activities and boutique retail and hospitality space. Whitianga Whitianga is also home to a seafood processing plant called O.P.C. (visit their website at www.opcolumbia.co.nz)

It won’t be hard to find staff who want to live and work on the Coromandel.

Coastal Lifestyle

Enjoy the opportunity to hike bush trails, cycle town and country roads, play a round of golf or game of tennis, –there is little you could want for. New activity and excursion operators are popping up every year.

Nearby is Mercury Bay’s unparalleled selection of picturesque islands, beaches, bays, dive sites and marine reserves. For example Great Mercury Island, one of the most popular cruising destinations lies just 10 kilometres offshore. This large island Get ready to launch! Whitianga boatramp gives boaties access to one of is surrounded by a number of smaller New Zealand’s favourite marine playgrounds. islands, all of which offer exceptional cruising, fishing and diving sites.

18 www.coromandel.govt.nz Focus on: Coromandel Town Aquaculture land-base for our industry

Coromandel Town is a heritage Opportunities to partner with local centre and ecological gateway to companies the northern Coromandel’s isolated The aquaculture industry based at Coromandel Town also has infrastructure, facilities and beaches, campgrounds, mountains and barges available to assist any new entrant to the Coromandel. We know the industry is keen to walking tracks and is the home to our partner with the successful tenderer(s) and have aquaculture industry land-bases and the experience and services in place to assist the start-up fin-fish industry. wharf facilities. For more information about the aquaculture industry in New Zealand and on the The village has a very unique character, soul and ambiance Coromandel, please contact Aquaculture New reflecting art, heritage and its cultural importance to (Maori). Zealand (www.aquaculture.govt.nz). As owners and operators of wharfs on the Coromandel, we have a keen interest in facilitating the creation of jobs for our communities. As we have stated previously, we are working with the aquaculture industry and the community to build wharfing options for new and expanded facilities so the industry can grow - and with it jobs and economic opportunity.

A new Coromandel Business Park has recently received zoning approval and will be developed privately to provide for existing and future industrial activity, which would be a good place for some new aquaculture land based and supporting activities.

Coromandel Peninsula

AUCKLAND CITY

Coromandel

Mussel barge operates off the Coromandel coast.

CoromandelAquaculture 19 Our Economy

Territorial 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 authorityOur local economy is diverse, growing and ready for more... Thames- 5.6 4.8 3.7 2.6 3.1 2.5 2.7 3.1 4.6 4.7 5.4 Coromande l TerritorialThe Thames-Coromandel 2001 economy2002 is fairly2003 diverse,2004 indicated by2005 a Tress index2006 of 74.1 (March2007 2011).2008 2009 2010 2011 authorityHauraki 7.0 6.3 4.9 3.2 4.6 3.7 4.0 4.6 6.3 6.3 6.8 This ranks us number 13 out of the 72 local authorities, meaning our economy is less vulnerable to adverse events such as climatic Thames- 5.6 4.8 3.7 2.6 3.1 2.5 2.7 3.1 4.6 4.7 5.4 Coromandeconditions and commodity price fluctuations compared to other territorial authority areas in New Zealand. l Hauraki 7.0 6.3 4.9 3.2 4.6 3.7 4.0 4.6 6.3 6.3 6.8 Unemployment rate - Thames-Coromandel District and

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0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008Source: Informetrics 2009 Data 2010 Service (accessed 2011 19 April 2012)

Thames-Coromandel Hauraki Y ear end guest nights spent in commercial accommodation in the Coromandel Region, 2008 - 2011

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For more detailed information about our economy please visit www.tcdc.govt.nz/business

20 www.coromandel.govt.nz Businesses by industry -­‐ Chart 4 Thames-­‐ Coromandel District

Property and 1,061 OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES 26% Business 33% Services Businesses by Chart 4 Agriculture, 675 industry -­‐ Forestry and Thames-­‐ Fishing Coromandel 4,119 (February 2011) Construction 587 District Retail Trade 420 Other 1376 Property and 1,061 T op four industries contributing to total number of10% businesses 16% 26% Business 33% Services XX Property and Business Services 14% Agriculture, 675 Forestry and XX Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Employment Fishing rate -­‐ Construction 587 XX Construction Thames-­‐ Retail Trade 420 XX Property and Business Services Coromandel Other 1376 Retail Trade 10% 16% District Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Construction 14% Retail Trade Retail Trade 2173 Other Employment Construction rate -­‐ 1265 Employment Chart 4 Health and Thames-­‐1257 rate -­‐ Employment Community Coromandel Thames-­‐ Services Chart 4 rate -­‐ District Coromandel Property and Business Services Thames-­‐ Manufacturin 1222 District Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing g Construction Coromandel 18% Retail Trade 2173 Retail Trade District Other 6151 Construction 1265 Retail Trade 2173 OUR LOCAL EMPLOYMENT Other Health and 1257 Construction 1265 Retail Trade 2173 Employment 18% Community Health and 1257 Chart 4 rate -­‐ 51% Construction 1265 Services Community 10% 1222 ServicesThames-­‐ 26% Manufacturin Health and 1257 33%

10% 16% Community 14% g ManufacturinCoromandel 1222 (average for the year ending December 2011) 12,068 51% Services Other 6151 g District 10% Manufacturin 1222 Other 6151 10% g T op four industries contributing to employment in total filled jobs 18% Retail Trade 2173 10% Other 6151 Construction 1265 XX 10% Health and 1257 Retail Trade Community 10% XX Construction 26% Services33% 51%

10% 16% 14% 10% Manufacturin 1222 XX g Health and Community Services Other 6151 XX Manufacturing Retail Trade Construction Health and Community Services Manufacturing 10% Other 10% Retail Trade Construction Health and Community Services Manufacturing Other

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10% 16% 14% Health and Community Services Manufacturing OUR Rating Unit Growth Other

26% 33%

10% 16% 14% Total rating units in the Thames-Coromandel District have grown 18% from 2001 to 2011. Of the 26,418 total District rating units in 2011:

XX Residential: 86% XX Farming, Horticulture and Other Rural: 10% XX Industrial and Commercial: 5%

* Employment by total filled jobs by industry, Thames-Coromandel District, average 2011

CoromandelAquaculture 21 Our Coromandel

Come and experience the Coromandel for yourself!

For more information or to organise a tour of the Coromandel, please contact:

Peter Vitasovich Chairman, Aquaculture New Zealand email: [email protected] or

Benjamin Day Economic Development and Communications Manager, Thames-Coromandel District Council email: [email protected] | phone: +64 7 868-0200

General research Please visit www.aquaculture.org.nz, and www.tcdc.govt.nz/aquaculture to find out more information about the Coromandel Aquaculture Industry.

You can also visit www.aquaculture.govt.nz to find out more about the Government’s Aquaculture Strategy and how it is supporting the growth of this exciting industry.

Go to www.thecoromandel.com to find out more about the Coromandel and our tourism product or www.opportunitycoromandel.co.nz for general information about our districts economy.

Expression of interest For more information about investing in the new fish farming zone in the Hauraki Gulf, please contact the Waikato Regional Council www.waikatoregion.govt.nz or call them on 0800 800 401.

22 www.coromandel.govt.nz CoromandelAquaculture 23 CoromandelAquaculture A sector and economic overview of our district www.coromandel.govt.nz www.opportunitycoromandel.co.nz