• Potential to create a new tourism product focused upon Whakapunaki, the highest point in North HB (would be dependent upon gaining access through Mahurangi Station). Landscape features: outstanding 360-degree views, 800 Hectares of virgin bush, pure natural springs, a Te Kooti battle site, has good access roads and power Economic Development Report “Whakarauora” – The Regeneration of Long Water Wairoa District Council February 20th 2019 FINAL © Copyright Giblin Group Ltd 2019 2 Giblin Group is a specialist consultancy assisting local and central government, and iwi, hapū and whānau to develop and deliver on their plans and projects. Giblin Group’s reputation is built on attracting funding to help social infrastructure projects across regional New Zealand; includes museums, galleries, theatres, sports facilities, economic development and environmental projects. Report prepared by Chris Bain, Jenni Giblin, Christine Ennis Disclaimer: This report has been prepared on behalf of and for the exclusive use of the Wairoa District Council as the primary client. The opinions, key findings and recommendations in the study are based on conditions encountered and information provided and reviewed at the date of preparation. Giblin Group is not responsible or obligated to update this study to account for events or changes occurring subsequent to the date that the study was prepared. Confidential: Aspects of this document are commercially sensitive and subject to intellectual property rights. This document cannot be published without express permission from Giblin Group. 3 DOCUMENT CONTROL Document Information Position Document ID Wairoa District Council Document Jenni Giblin Owner Issue Date 20 February 2019 Last Saved Date 20 February 2019 File Name WDC ED Report (Final) 20 Feb 2019.docx Document History Version Issue Date Changes V1 1 February 2019 Document Review Role Name Date Author Chris Bain Project Manager Jenni Giblin Document Sign-off Role Name Sign-off Date Project Executive Jenni Giblin 4 Contents Foreword .......................................................................................................................... 7 Acknowledgements .......................................................................................................... 7 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 7 Executive Summary .......................................................................................................... 8 Economic Development Recommendations: ........................................................................... 15 Socio-Economic Recommendations ......................................................................................... 28 Part 1 – Keys to Regeneration: Economic Development ................................................... 33 Comparative Advantages of Wairoa District ............................................................................ 33 Business Sector Assessment ................................................................................................... 41 Other Opportunities (includes CBD redevelopment) ................................................................ 47 Appraisal of Prior Economic Development Work Conducted by WDC and/or Within Wairoa District ................................................................................................................................... 50 Risk Assessment ..................................................................................................................... 52 Part 2 - Past to Present: Social, Cultural and Environmental Dimensions .......................... 53 The “Real” or Hidden Wairoa .................................................................................................. 53 A Regenerative Purpose ......................................................................................................... 53 Wairoa’s Reality ..................................................................................................................... 53 Economic and Social Overview................................................................................................ 55 Current Central Government Model ........................................................................................ 60 Education and Training ........................................................................................................... 72 Health and Social Services ...................................................................................................... 79 Culture ................................................................................................................................... 91 Environment .......................................................................................................................... 94 Role of Local Government (WDC and HBRC) ............................................................................ 97 Part 3: A New Way of Governing in Wairoa................................................................... 100 Democracy in Action? ........................................................................................................... 100 The Crown’s Obligations to Wairoa ....................................................................................... 100 A Better Method than the Present ........................................................................................ 101 In Partnership with Wairoa’s Communities - A New Method of Governing ............................. 102 Demonstrating Compliance: ................................................................................................. 104 Part 4 Appendix ............................................................................................................ 107 5 Figures FIGURE 1 WAIROA POPULATION LIVING IN DEPRIVATION............................. 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FIGURE 4 WAIROA RESIDENTIAL HOUSE SALES .................................................................................................... 24 FIGURE 5 LAND USE CAPABILITY ........................................................................................................................... 33 FIGURE 6 ROADING SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................ 36 FIGURE 7 FIBRE BROADBAND PENETRATION ....................................................................................................... 38 FIGURE 8 PROJECTED GROWTH BY ADVERTISING SECTOR .................................................................................. 45 FIGURE 9 IKEA RETAILERS ..................................................................................................................................... 50 FIGURE 10 WAIROA DISTRICT LAND USE STUDY (LEWIS TUCKER, “WAIROA HIGH-VALUE LAND OVERVIEW” .... 50 FIGURE 11 INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTIONS TO NOMINAL GDP ................................................................................. 55 FIGURE 12 MEAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME .............................................................................................................. 56 FIGURE 13 GDP PER CAPITA.................................................................................................................................. 56 FIGURE 14 ETHNICITY IN NEW ZEALAND .............................................................................................................. 57 FIGURE 15 DEPRIVATION INDEX ........................................................................................................................... 58 FIGURE 16 RATE OF POPULATION LIVING IN EACH HB TERRITORIAL AUTHORITY ............................................... 60 FIGURE 17 NATIONAL PERFORMANCE BY KEY MEASURES ................................................................................... 72 FIGURE 18 MAORI ETHNICITY IN WAIROA AND NEW ZEALAND ........................................................................... 80 FIGURE 19 MAORI STANDING COMMITTEE ......................................................................................................... 92 FIGURE 20 EXAMPLE OF RIVER MONITOR - POOR STATE ..................................................................................... 95 FIGURE 21 EXAMPLE OF RIVER MONITOR - GOOD STATE .................................................................................... 95 Tables TABLE 1 TOTAL BRIDGES IN WAIROA DISTRICT .................................................................................................... 36 TABLE 2 BRIDGES BY STRUCTURE ......................................................................................................................... 37 TABLE 3 DWELLINGS IN WAIROA DISTRICT .......................................................................................................... 39 TABLE 4 LANGUAGES SPOKEN .............................................................................................................................. 40 TABLE 5 RISK ASSESSMENT ................................................................................................................................... 52 TABLE 7 GEOGRAPHIC UNITS – TOTAL INDUSTRY – WAIROA..............................................................................