Guide to living in taranaki
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A wAlker’s guide 5th Edition Complimentary Copy a Venture taranaki publication Venture TARANAKI
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- 20 - Li ving in T ar anaki - 20 - The highlight of the region’s unique environment is undoubtedly iconic Mount Taranaki. This province is an adventure playground that is hard to ignore, and even harder to forget.
Mountain to surf The highlight of the region’s unique environment is undoubtedly the iconic Mount Taranaki. From the vivid green of the lower slopes to the stunning views from the 2518m summit, Mount Taranaki offers a range of experiences unique to the region, and is accessible from anywhere in the province. The Manganui Ski field provides club skiing and snow-boarding in the winter months, and tour guides offer expert guidance for those keen to reach the summit of this spectacular peak in summer. Tramping (or hiking) is one of the most popular activities on Mount Taranaki. With over 200km of walking tracks throughout Egmont National Park, you can choose from 15-minute jaunts to waterfalls and short meanders through a wide variety of vegetation and native bird life to the epic three-day Pouakai circuit track. Weather conditions can change rapidly so always be prepared and tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back. For more information on the mountain, visit one of the two information centres at Dawson Falls or North Egmont. Taranaki’s landscape was created to be experienced and enjoyed. Where else in the world can you go skiing and surfing on the same day, with a latte in between? From the peak of picture perfect Mount Taranaki to the wild west coast, this province is an adventure playground that is hard to ignore, and even harder to forget. www.doc.govt.nz www.mtegmontalpineclub.co.nz www.skitaranaki.co.nz www.taranakialpineclub.co.nz - 22 -
Surf Highway 45 Taranaki is the home of Kiwi surf. A drive around the iconic Surf Highway 45 – the coast road from New Plymouth to Hawera – will lead you to dozens of world-class surf breaks. Almost every road that heads towards the coastline leads to a pristine un-crowded wave. Breaks like Stent Road, Kumara Patch, Fitzroy Beach, Back Beach and Arawhata Road have become legendary in the New Zealand surfing scene over the decades and continue to attract board riders from around the globe. No matter what the tide, swell or wind direction, it’s almost always pumping somewhere along Surf Highway 45. But Surf Highway 45 offers much more than epic surf and empty beaches. There are a choice of artist studios, historic sites, spectacular scenery and cosy cafés serving great coffee and delicious food, making this highway a great adventure for anybody seeking to explore the best of Taranaki. www.taranaki.info/visit/theme.php/page/surf- highway-45 Forgotten World Highway Seeing the picture perfect volcanic cone of Mount Taranaki in the rear view mirror means one of two things – you’re heading down one of Taranaki’s famous coastal roads in search of a great wave or a secluded beach, or you’re on New Zealand’s oldest touring route, the Forgotten World Highway, which offers an unparalleled journey through our pioneering past and rich landscape. The 155km adventure begins in Stratford and ends in Taumarunui on the Central Plateau, with Mount Ruapehu looming in front of you. It follows ancient Maori trade routes and pioneering farm tracks, through ambitious historic settlements, untamed native bush and stunning natural scenery. Along the Forgotten World Highway, you’ll encounter more than 30 historic or natural points of interest, a landscape where man and nature have fought each other for centuries, and you’ll still receive a wave from the locals as you pass. Whether you approach the Forgotten World Highway as a three-hour scenic link between the West Coast and the Central Plateau, or explore its many stories over several days, you’ll be treated to an adventure ‘like no other’. www.taranaki.info/ visit/theme.php/page/forgotten-world-highway The Forgotten World Highway offers an unparalleled journey through Taranaki’s pioneering past. The Forgotten world Highway offers an unparalleled journey through Taranaki’s pioneering past. - 23 -
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in T ar anaki - 22 - Moving to Taranaki is easy If you are a visitor to New Zealand, we extend you a warm welcome. We hope that your stay is a pleasant one and that you come again. If you are an immigrant to New Zealand, welcome to your new home. And to all returning New Zealanders, welcome home. If you are considering a move to New Zealand there are a range of support services that are designed to make the process as simple as possible. New Zealand Immigration Service If you are an Australian citizen, you are automatically eligible to enter New Zealand. If you are from anywhere else you will need a visa. Many countries do have reciprocal agreements, so check this out with Immigration NZ, which provides information on what visas are available and which one(s) you may be eligible to apply for.
Visas come under a number of categories – residence, work, study, working holiday, visitor, skilled migrant, family, business and investment, so make sure you apply for the right one to suit your situation.
Immigration Advisors You may like to employ the services of an immigration advisor to assist with your visa application. As of May 2009 anyone providing immigration advice must be licensed with the Immigration Advisors Authority. The Authority’s website lists those who have achieved accreditation and their contact details. Lawyers are exempt from this legislation and there are a number of law firms and advisors in Taranaki who can assist you with your visa application. To find an accredited advisor visit
Citizenship In New Zealand, residence and citizenship are different. If you are granted residence, you retain your original citizenship. However, once you’ve held residency here for a certain period of time you may apply for New Zealand citizenship and the right to hold a New Zealand passport. For official New Zealand Government information on citizenship requirements, visit the Department of Internal Affairs website.
If you are considering a move to New Zealand there are a range of support services designed to make this process as simple as possible. Moving to Taranaki, New Zealand - 24 - - 24 -
Shipping / relocation companies If you are looking to relocate your possessions, pets or vehicles we recommend you contact a reputable shipping and relocation company to manage the packing and shipping for you. wwww.alliedpickfords.com www.crownrelo.co.nz www.hookers.co.nz www.intlmovers.com/new_zealand.html www.johnmason.com/shipping/tonewzealand www.sirva.com Customs
New Zealand welcomes travellers and trade but also protects its community and environment by controlling what crosses its borders. The New Zealand Customs Service strictly monitors what travellers can bring into the country. There are a number of items that are prohibited and you must declare any animal products, shells, plants and plant products including seeds and nuts, camping / hiking / riding and fishing gear and footwear.
Settlement Support Settling into a foreign country is one of the most important and often difficult processes for newcomers. Whether you feel settled often determines whether you will or won’t stay in a new place or job. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment recognises this and has contracted the Citizen’s Advice Bureau to provide Settlement Information Services for new migrants and refugees. There is also a service called Migrant Connections Taranaki which assists migrants settle into the Taranaki region and helps manage Taranaki’s multi-ethnic council. For more information visit. www.cab.org.nz www.migrantconnections.org.nz
www.newzealandnow.govt.nz www.onarrival.co.nz English Language If you would like to improve your English to increase your chances of finding work and settling successfully then we recommend you utilise the services of an English tutor, before and/or once you arrive in New Zealand. There are also Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses available at WITT, the region’s polytechnic institute. www.englishlanguage.org.nz www.exceltuition.co.nz www.witt.ac.nz Building Networks One thing which newcomers will want to do is meet new people and develop and build new support networks. Some to consider include the Taranaki Young Professionals
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the New Parents to New Plymouth Facebook page, and the weekly Migrant Women’s Meet held at Puke Ariki library www.pukeariki.com/Whats-On or contact Venture Taranaki at talent@venture.org.nz - 25 -
- 24 - Mo ving to T ar anaki - 24 - Banking Deciding to move to New Zealand is a big step, so you will want to make sure all your banking requirements are organised before you leave or as soon as you arrive. Opening a bank account is quick and easy, but you will need one before you can start work. New Zealand has modern banking practices, from traditional to online and in Taranaki you have all the options available to meet your banking and financial needs. In fact, the region is home to the highly reputable Taranaki Savings Bank (TSB Bank), which is one of the fastest growing banks in the nation. If you are moving to Taranaki and would like to contact a local banking institution, the following links will take you directly to the banks’ websites for more information. Bank sites
Tax
Inland Revenue is the government department that collects taxes and is commonly referred to as the IRD. You will need an IRD number to work in New Zealand, with the tax year being from April 01 to March 31. Most people pay their taxes as they earn their income, so employers deduct tax on salary and wages. The following tax rates include ACC levies for New Zealand’s Accident Compensation Scheme.
Individual Tax Rates
$0 – $14,000 11.95% Including ACC Levy $14,001 – $48,000 18.95% Including ACC Levy $48,001 – $70,000 31.45% Including ACC Levy $70,001 and over 34.45% Including ACC Levy Current as at June 2015 Accountants & lawyers Getting sound advice for your financial and business decisions is important and can help you successfully settle and reach your work or life goals. There are a variety of accounting firms and legal or business advisors in the region who can assist you with your financial planning. www.yellow.co.nz
Deciding to move to New Zealand is a big step, so you will want to make sure that all your banking requirements are organised before you leave or as soon as you arrive. - 26 -
KiwiSaver KiwiSaver is a voluntary, work-based savings initiative that is similar to a pension scheme. It is designed to help set you up for your retirement. Most members build up their savings through regular contributions from their pay.
Goods and Services Tax (GST) GST is a consumer tax (15%) and is charged on all goods and services in New Zealand. www.ird.govt.nz/gst Pensions / Superannuation If you would like to transfer your pension from another country to New Zealand, contact a reputable pension transfer company who can manage this process for you.
Driving in New Zealand In New Zealand, we drive on the left. Whether you are here for a short or long stay you will need to be aware that while our road rules are similar to those in the UK and overseas, there are some important differences. We strongly suggest that you familiarise yourself with the New Zealand Road Code before heading out onto the roads. You will need to bring your current driving license from your home country and you may also need an international driving permit. If you are staying for more than a year you will need to acquire a New Zealand driving license. www.nzta.govt.nz/licence/residents-visitors Public Holidays New Zealand has 10 public holidays per year, mostly in the warmer months between October and June, plus one regional public holiday – Taranaki’s Anniversary day is in March each year.
www.tapeka.com/publicholidays.htm New Zealand has 10 public holidays per year, mostly in the warmer months between October and June, plus one regional public holiday – Taranaki’s Anniversary day is in March each year. - 27 - - 26 -
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to T ar anaki Job landscape There are job opportunities available throughout the Taranaki region. If you are looking for work there are a number of avenues to follow, and getting a visa or coming to New Zealand to meet with employers face-to-face may improve your chances of success. Labour market information The Department of Labour website contains a wealth of information on: employment health and safety rules, regulations and tools; links to Immigration New Zealand and immigration facts, figures and reports; labour market information including statistics on employment and unemployment; analysis and insights including reports, factsheets, research and tools plus an employment relations section providing information on holiday and parental leave entitlements, minimum wage, employment agreements and policies, laws and legislation, including the 90 day work trial.
Statistics On the Statistics New Zealand website you can browse for a range of information on economic, social and environmental factors including statistics on population, work and income levels, education and training, health, industry sectors, crime, justice and more.
Working in Taranaki Finding a job There are many internet job boards to consider and the Venture Taranaki regional jobs website is a good place to start.
www.liveandwork.taranaki.info Register as a job seeker where you can get notifications of, and apply for, new jobs. More than 1,000 local employers are registered and job vacancies are updated on a regular basis.
Other avenues include www.edgazette.govt.nz www.jobs.govt.nz www.newkiwis.co.nz www.seek.co.nz www.sjs.co.nz www.trademe.co.nz/jobs www.workhere.co.nz Recruitment agencies General / Trades Adecco
www.adecco.co.nz Allied Workforce www.awf.co.nz GMA Consulting www.gmaconsulting.co.nz Job Squad www.jobsquad.works Onsite
www.onsiterecruitment.co.nz Peopletime www.peopletime.co.nz Programmed Integrated Workforce www.programmed.co.nz Tradestaff www.tradestaff.co.nz Oil & Gas / Energy Air Energi
Carrington O’Dea www.carringtonrecruitment.com Dare Contract Services www.darecontract.co.nz NES Global Talent www.nesglobaltalent.com SKILLED Offshore www.skilledoffshore.com Swift Worldwide Resources www.swiftwwr.com Rural / Agricultural AgriPeople
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Experience Express www.expexp.co.nz Workbridge www.workbridge.co.nz Workwise www.workwise.org.nz - 28 -
Taranaki offers a variety of employment opportunities across a range of industry sectors – with future growth expected to be strong across the board. Salary Information Job listings in New Zealand generally don’t indicate salary levels, and it can be difficult to directly compare salaries with those for similar roles in other countries. The salary guide on the Trademe website can help provide you with some idea of what to expect.
The government careers website also provides a range of information to help you make smart decisions about work and learning opportunities. www.careers.govt.nz Accredited Employers Accredited Employers provide another employment avenue for overseas job hunters. These employers are approved by Immigration NZ and can offer jobs to offshore candidates without having to prove there are no suitably qualified New Zealanders available, or readily able to be trained. These employers can often provide you with a work visa in as little as two weeks, so it’s well worth investigating to see if one could employ you. For a list of accredited employers, visit:
Converting Qualifications If you have qualifications from overseas institutes that need to be converted or recognised against New Zealand standards, please contact the NZ Qualifications Authority. Registration with your industry’s governing or regulatory body association is also usually required.
CV’s, Resumes and Cover Letters New Zealand CVs may be quite different to those in your home country. Therefore, taking time to write the best CV and cover letter you can is a crucial step in getting the job you want. For tips on putting together a great CV visit:
Local employment law specialists If you need more assistance regarding your legal obligations and requirements there are a number of Taranaki law firms who specialise in Employment Law. These include, but are not restricted to: Auld Brewer Mazengarb and McEwen www.abmm.co.nz Billings
www.billings.co.nz Dennis King Law
Govett Quilliam www.thelawyers.co.nz Parker and Marriner
Till Henderson
www.thlaw.co.nz Welsh McCarthy
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W or king in T ar anaki - 28 - Construction • Project Manager • Quantity Surveyor • Surveyor Education • Early Childhood Teacher • Secondary School Teacher Engineering • All disciplines Health and Social Services • Anaesthetist • Clinical Psychologist • General Medical Practitioner (GP) • Pharmacist • Nurse Manager • Obs & Gynae • Registered Nurses • Pathologist • Physicist • Psychiatrist • Physiotherapist • Social Worker • Sonographer • Surgeons • Veterinarian ICT, Electronics & Telecommunication • ICT Business Analyst • Systems Analyst • Systems Engineer Trades
• Chef • Automotive Electrician • Diesel Mechanic • Food Technologist • Electricians • Ship’s Office / Engineer / Master. Looking back During the last five years the number of people employed in business services-related jobs has increased considerably, and opportunities still remain in this sector. Top industry earners for the region are oil and gas exploration, and food and beverage manufacturing, including dairy processing. Taranaki’s GDP ($9.2B) accounts for 4% of New Zealand’s GDP, however Taranaki has the highest GDP per capita ($80,300). Industries which have the most employees include agriculture, healthcare, education, retail, manufacturing and construction. Looking forward To maintain economic growth, Taranaki has estimated it needs an additional 700 full time equivalent workers every year to 2026. Venture Taranaki, the Regional Development Agency, expects this growth to be achieved through attracting, retaining, training and inspiring great people with good skills to move, live and work here. Industry growth, and therefore employment growth, is expected in the following sectors: • Agricultural services • Building, construction and associated trades • Business services and government administration • Education • Health • Oil and gas exploration and production • Engineering and manufacturing • Primary industries such as horticulture • Tourism • Transport
Skills in demand Immigration New Zealand (INZ) produces two ‘Skills in Demand’ lists which are reviewed and updated every six months. These are the Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) and the Immediate Skill Shortage List (ISSL). The Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) For migrants, jobs on the LTSSL relevant to Taranaki would allow application for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) or Work to Residence (W2R) policy. A sample of jobs on the LTSSL which are regularly advertised in Taranaki include: - 30 -
- 30 - The Immediate Skills Shortage List (ISSL) The Immediate Skills Shortage List relates to temporary work visas, so be aware there is no direct link to residency. Occupations under ISSL for region (which includes Taranaki) are: Agriculture & Forestry • Apiarist • Arborist • Beef Cattle Farmer • Dairy Cattle Farmer • Pig Farmer • Poultry Farmer • Fruit or Nut Grower • Market Gardener • Winemaker Construction • Building Inspector/ Surveyor • Project Manager • Surveying Technician Education • Early Childhood Teacher • Primary School Teacher Engineering • Civil Engineering Draughtsperson • Electrical Engineering Draughtsperson • Mechanical Engineering Draughtsperson • Mechanical Engineering Technician Finance/Business • Accountant (Chartered – Senior Positions only) Health & Social Services • Anaesthetic Technician • Cardiologist • Clinical Dialysis Technician • Dental Technician • Dentist • Emergency Medicine Specialist • Medical Laboratory Technician • Medical Practitioners • Ophthalmologist • Orthopaedic Surgeon • Paediatrician • Resident Medical Officer • Rheumatologist • Specialist Physician Oil and Gas • Chemical Plant Operator • Gas or Petroleum Operator • Geologist • Geophysicist and Petrophysicist • Occupational Health & Safety Advisor • Production Manager • Safety Inspector Science
• Chemist Trades
• Baker • Electronic Equipment Trades Worker • Motor Mechanic • Metal Casting Trades Worker
• Metal Machinist • Plastics Technician • Scaffolder • Upholsterer. http://skillshortages. immigration.govt. nz/assets/uploads/ immediate-skill-shortage- list-2015-03-30-.pdf For more information on how to apply for visas under the skill shortage lists, visit INZ or speak to a licensed immigration advisor. www.iaa.govt.nz
Other tools for migrants
New Zealand Now is a website run by INZ which contains useful and reliable information for new migrants including language support. It houses information about moving to, living, working, studying, investing and settling in New Zealand, including the Taranaki region. www.newzealandnow. govt.nz NZ Ready is a free online planning tool for people who are moving to New Zealand. It can help you build a checklist of things to do before you leave and when you arrive.
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- 30 - Dairy A temperate climate and fertile soils make Taranaki one of the world’s premiere dairying areas. Two-thirds of Taranaki’s farms are dedicated to dairy production and its cows produce about 20% of New Zealand’s milk. Taranaki-made milk is processed locally into a wide range of products for domestic and export markets, including cheese, cream, butter, ice-cream and milk powder. Global milk giant Fonterra has numerous farms and processing plants throughout the region and employs hundreds of people locally.
The sector achieves good rates of return on investment and still boasts significant growth potential. This potential is being achieved through the use of the latest dairy technology, a prime example of which is the development of one of the largest automated rotary milking platforms in the Southern Hemisphere located on the Faull farm in Tikorangi, North Taranaki.
As a result of being a well-developed dairy region, Taranaki has evolved sophisticated infrastructure to support the specific needs of this industry. The region’s modern farming community has access to a wide range of advice and support services relating to farming practices, milk production and processing. A temperate climate and fertile soils make Taranaki one of the world’s premier dairying areas. Taranaki Industries - 32 - - 32 -
Taranaki-made milk is processed locally into a wide range of products for domestic and export markets, including cheese, cream, butter, ice-cream and milk powder. The dairy industry offers many job opportunities. People keen on an outdoor lifestyle can take on farming roles; go ‘share- milking’ and work towards owning their own farm while others may be keen on being tanker or truck drivers. Those with a science and/or technology background may find openings in the dairy processing laboratories. Engineers are also needed to design, build and maintain the region’s state-of-the art factories, processing plants, tools and equipment. Those looking to start out in the dairy farming sector can access a variety of training through various providers including Taratahi Agricultural Training College. Taratahi has been successfully operating since 1919 and offers full-time courses, extra-mural study, short courses and work based programmes. It has a non- residential campus near Stratford in central Taranaki.
Another option is the Agriculture Industry Training Organisation (ITO). One of New Zealand’s largest ITO’s, it offers employees and employers industry-funded training and resources, and helps more than 10,000 people every year to gain the knowledge and skills they need for a productive and rewarding career in agriculture.
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- 32 - Oil & Gas New Zealand has a long history in the oil and gas industry that dates back more than 150 years. As early as 1865, settlers observed that the oily film on Ngamotu Beach, New Plymouth, Taranaki, required them to wipe their boots and lift their dresses when they walked along the sand. Oil was literally flowing off the beach. The Alpha Well in Taranaki (1865) is considered to be the first oil well in the Commonwealth and one of the first in the world. However it was the discoveries of Kapuni (1959) and Maui (1969) and the involvement of companies such as Shell, BP and Todd that propelled the nation into the modern age of petroleum production. Kapuni, located onshore, is the oldest producing gas and condensate field in New Zealand. When the field went into production in 1969, it launched a new era for New Zealand’s energy supply through the national supply of gas. The development of infrastructure for Kapuni paved the way for future oil and gas discoveries such as Maui. Taranaki, ‘the energy province’, is the centre of New Zealand’s oil, natural gas and petrochemical industries. In recent years, other significant gas and oil fields have come on-stream. These include Mangahewa (1998), Pohokura (2006), Tui (2007), Cheal (2008), Maari (2009), Kupe (2010) and Sidewinder (2011). Proactive marketing of oil and gas opportunities by the Government and an attractive fiscal regime has seen the arrival of major international petroleum companies looking at further exploration. The oil and gas industry in New Zealand today is well developed. There is an established infrastructure, including gas production and storage facilities, specialist port facilities and pipelines that transport gas throughout the North Island. Working alongside national and international exploration and production organisations, Taranaki-based service companies have evolved world-class skills, relationships and knowledge about the industry and are highly capable, multi-disciplined players, servicing national and global needs. The oil and gas industry is critical to the security of New Zealand’s energy sector, supplying gas to power stations and LPG production facilities, and contributing to the country’s export base through supply to significant value-adding companies and gas users such as Methanex and Ballance Agri-Nutrients. Partnerships, technologies and new environmental developments are integral to the future success of a contemporary oil and gas industry that is part of a balanced energy portfolio. For more information on the New Zealand oil and gas industry, download the updated Wealth Beneath our Feet document.
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- 34 - Strong Support Sectors A network of highly developed and experienced support services has grown up around the Taranaki energy industry and is an integral part of the region’s exploration, development, production and maintenance programmes. The Oil & Gas Specialist Technologies group, with members from Taranaki and wider New Zealand is a 20 plus-strong group of specialist companies providing a dynamic range of world class technical specialist support services for “upstream” (oil and gas exploration and production), “downstream” (petrochemical, refining, oil and gas wholesaling and retailing) and other energy-related activities (including alternative and renewable energies). www.oilandgas.co.nz Taranaki-based support and service companies regularly work in other regions of New Zealand and overseas, and offer a wide range of up-to-date specialist skills, from seismology to engineering, health and safety and plant maintenance. Links
www.gns.cri.nz www.mbie.govt.nz www.mito.org.nz www.nzpam.govt.nz www.pepanz.com www.petroleumskills.co.nz www.worksafe.govt.nz Energystream Energystream.co.nz is New Zealand’s free oil and gas industry portal administered by Venture Taranaki. The site contains a wealth of information, statistics and contacts concerning the industry including regular market intelligence reports and access to a company capability database.
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- 34 - Engineering Taranaki is New Zealand’s centre of engineering innovation and excellence. Located in the region are a number of world-class companies with specialist skills and services, which include mechanical and electrical fabrication and engineering design and project management. Taranaki’s engineering firms have established an enviable reputation for quality, safety, cost-efficiency and first-class performance. This reputation has evolved while carrying out some of New Zealand’s largest heavy engineering projects, often linked to the growth of major oil, gas and petrochemical developments. www.taranaki.info/business/content. php/page/engineering
Engineering Taranaki Consortium Engineering Taranaki is a consortium of companies which has more than 250 years of combined engineering, design & fabrication experience and represents over 1,200 trades people and professional engineers. As well as assisting the oil and gas industry, these Taranaki firms provide specialist services for a wide range of industries including customised solutions for the dairy industry on a local, national and international level. The partnership also offers a collective approach to marketing, business opportunities, branding, collective purchasing, shared services, new product development and training. All work done by consortium members conforms to international standards, and the relevant Australian, British and American design codes. www.engineeringtaranaki.co.nz BeSafe Taranaki (BST) BST operates the Health Safety and Environment (HSC) Centre. The Centre’s primary focus is to take the lead in promoting health and safety awareness and best practise, primarily across the engineering and manufacturing disciplines, raising the standards of HSE throughout the entire community.
Niche Engineering Taranaki’s engineering companies provide the complete spectrum of engineering services. They can deliver turn-key solutions for their clients – taking projects from feasibility and environmental studies through to total project management, engineering design, construction and maintenance. Projects have been undertaken for local and international oil, gas, and petrochemical industries; the dairy industry; the pulp and paper industry; mineral smelting; the chemical industry; energy generation; water and waste water treatment and numerous other sectors. Supporting Infrastructure Taranaki has a service infrastructure that underpins the performance of the engineering industry and includes: • A deep water port – Port Taranaki www.porttaranaki.co.nz • Freight/rail links to major centres throughout New Zealand www.kiwirail.co.nz • The provision of a heavy haul route with super heavy loading capacity that stretches from the industrial heart of New Plymouth to Port Taranaki • Transportation services that include the capability to lift and transport loads in excess of 700 tonnes • Sophisticated, non-destructive testing and inspection facilities • Corrosion protection expertise • State-of-the-art surveying services. Taranaki is officially recognised as New Zealand’s foremost region for engineering expertise. - 36 -
- 36 - Food processing Taranaki’s food processing and manufacturing industry is both significant and varied. The industry is responsible for more than 4,000 full-time positions in the region – the majority of which are in dairy, meat and poultry production, along with other specialist processing areas. Milk giant Fonterra operates three major plants: the huge milk-processing plant at Whareroa near Hawera, which is the largest of its type in the Southern Hemisphere; a cheese factory at Eltham under the Fonterra Brands banner; and a by-products manufacturing plant at Kapuni, where lactose- based products are made.
Dairy processing isn’t the only string in Taranaki’s food- processing bow however. Silver Fern Farms operates a significant abbatoir and meat-processing facility in Hawera which is the group’s largest beef-processing operation.
Secondary processing of meat products is also becoming a thriving industry sector. In particular, the ANZCO NZ Ltd plant at Waitara in North Taranaki, processes meat products into a variety of small goods for export. In 2008, its salami won a gold medal at an international food fair in Germany. ANZCO
also operates a beef processing operation at Eltham as well as smaller processing and packing operations handling deer, pig and sheep meat.
Taranaki’s food processing and manufacturing industry is both significant and varied. The poultry industry is also a well-established and growing sector in the region. Tegel Foods runs a fully integrated poultry industry operation, covering breeding, hatching, growing and processing, all based around the Tegel processing plant and feed mill at Bell Block, on the northern outskirts of New Plymouth.
Other businesses of note include: speciality food processors and packers Van Dyck Fine Foods Ltd, who produce and export their traditional crepes and hotcakes worldwide, www.vandyck.co.nz ;
Mike’s, an organic brewery located in North Taranaki, who supply their beer country-wide www.organicbeer.co.nz ; Egmont Seafoods, a local seafood processor.
Several other large companies provide a balance in the food processing and manufacturing sector. Yarrows (The Bakers) is based at Manaia (South Taranaki) and is a significant producer of breads, croissants and pastries. The company is also a market leader in developing bread rolls for both retail and fast food outlets.
This industry also fosters the development of a significant bio-extracts industry that sees a variety of food additives, pharmaceuticals, enzyme and industrial compounds being manufactured. Leading players in this market include Lowe Corporation, www.lowecorp.co.nz , Pacific Natural Gut Ltd, Renco NZ Ltd and Taranaki Bio Extracts Ltd. Photo credit: Van Dyck Fine Foods Ltd - 37 - - 36 -
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Horticulture About 800 hectares of Taranaki land is used for growing crops with plenty of potential for further development. The most widespread horticultural land use in Taranaki includes market gardening and greenhouse production of a broad range of vegetable crops, flowers and ornamental plants. Crops grown on a commercial basis in Taranaki include tamarillos, tangelos, passion fruit, avocados, capsicums, apples, feijoas, chillies, garlic, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, boysenberries, lavender, orchids, chrysanthemums, lisianthus and a range of other garden and flower crops including palms, maple trees, ferns, flax and grasses. The region has an ideal microclimate for the production of a number of varieties of nut, including macadamias, cashews, chestnuts and walnuts, and is also home to a smattering of small, award winning boutique fruit wineries and apiaries. A report by Lincoln University recently identified a number of future opportunities for Taranaki’s horticultural sector and land use. Two emerging primary sector industries that appeared to offer opportunities for diversification were the growth of Manuka for the production of Manuka honey and industrial hemp production for housing and other end-uses. www.beesandtrees.com www.beesrus.co.nz www.egmontseeds.co.nz www.emacadamia.co.nz www.sentryhillwines.co.nz The region’s fertile soil and temperate climate provide an ideal environment for many types of horticulture. - 38 -
Tourism & hospitality Taranaki’s visitor industry has shown strong growth over the last ten years. Summer is the region’s high season attracting a third of the annual total of guest nights. Autumn and spring are similar in terms of numbers, attracting around a quarter of all annual guest nights each, while winter attracts the remaining 19 percent of visitors. Despite being the ‘low period’ of the Taranaki visitor calendar, winter isn’t as quiet as many other parts of the country. A wide range of accommodation options operate in the region, from laid-back coastal camping grounds and fast-paced major chain hotels, to cosy B&B’s, friendly backpackers and discreet beachside apartments. The food and beverage sector in Taranaki is also diverse ranging from casual cafés to upmarket restaurants offering a variety of dining options and international flavours. The best of the region’s hospitality sector celebrate their industry at the annual Halamoana Awards.
Training opportunities for all levels of the hospitality and accommodation sector are available in the region. The Pacific International Hotel Management School (PIHMS) and the Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) offer a wide range of world-class courses covering all aspects of a career in hospitality.
Beyond accommodation and dining, there are many great activity operators that contribute to the legendary Taranaki lifestyle. Art galleries including leading contemporary art gallery Govett-Brewster, guided tours through Taranaki’s stunning landscape by foot, bike, golf cart or helicopter, stunning gardens of national significance and fascinating museums ensure the sector remains robust and visitor numbers continue to grow. For a list of must do experiences, visit
Taranaki is home to a strong visitor industry which makes the most of the region’s unique natural environment, fantastic lifestyle, events and legendary hospitality. - 39 -
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