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CONTENTS

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What next for Bream Bay?

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Bream Bay – a Focus on the Future

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A word from Whangarei MP, Shane Reti

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A huge thank you Emergency Service staff & families

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One Tree Point Combined Arts Exhibition

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The Annual Cove Fish Fry

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Waipu: A great place to live, work and play

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Our new Councillor, Ken Couper

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A TIDE OF PROSPERITY AND THE WINDS OF CHANGE, WHAT NEXT FOR BREAM BAY?

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s 2019 draws to a close Bream Bay locals will confirm it has been a busy year on many fronts.

They’ve seen plenty new houses and subdivisions pop up, their internet speed is hopefully faster and they’ve possibly lost count of how many debates they’ve read about whether or not the port should move north.

First and foremost the real estate and construction market is booming according to local sources, both on the residential and commercial front. With lending rates so favourable at present, agents are predicting a very busy summer and autumn of transactions. Local firm Harcourts

have also seen many landlords return to the market with an increased demand for rental properties in the bay area as well as maintaining a healthy commercial lease market in and around Marsden.

Residentially the One Tree Point area remains popular and earlier this year Stage 5 of Marsden Cove was opened. Marsden Cove is one of Whangarei’s most successful waterside developments and Stage 5 sees the addition of more residential land as well as the opening of The Anchorage. This unique waterfront retirement village caters to all the needs of the elderly residents boasting fantastic recreational and health facilities alongside architecturally designed homes

with canal side views and will surely be a drawcard to those down south seeking a more relaxed retirement.

With the recent media focus on the regions and Northlands population surge it is inevitable that beautiful Bream Bay is experiencing increased interest and speculation. Mangawhai for example is Northlands’ fastest growing settlement with an extra 15000 residents predicted in next 20 years. Agents confirm that while the steady flow of retirees seeking to cash up and head north remains consistent, positive economic indicators have led to a increase in younger families and

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BREAM BAY individuals seeking to return home to Northland, confident of securing secure employment or even set up businesses in the Bream Bay area.

Thanks to a successful and ongoing fibre rollout by Northpower connectivity throughout the bay is top quality and Waipu has one of the highest fibre uptakes NZ wide with 57% of the population now connected to fibre.

Economic development and enterprise is thriving throughout the bay, catering to the needs of the growing local population as well as proximity to Northport and Marsden which is now a well established, vibrant existing commercial and industrial business hub. Refining NZ is about to start construction on New Zealand’s largest solar farm to power its refinery.

This $37m project solar farm will supply 26.7 MW of power, providing 10% of the refinery’s electricity needs. Northland is also becoming a hot spot for highly specialised marine services sector with the revolutionary new F50 international high speed sailing

catamarans built at Warkworth and testing and analysis being undertaken by the glitzy Sail GP league in our very own Bream Bay waters. If Northport does get the green light on the proposed $240m dry dock proposal, Northland and Bream Bay would be in pole position to become the national centre for high spec marine services with vast economic benefit for the region. Then there’s the potential for newly established industries that the region could develop; aquaculture, tech and data centres, post harvest timber products, a gasification plant – turning waste into a valuable commodity, the list is endless.

On a similar note 2020 will see Northport roll out the red carpet for its very first cruise ships, four ships will visit in total over the summer season to coincide with the much awaited Hunderwasser opening.

Passengers arriving to a working port will pose challenges and those in the know acknowledge plenty work has to be done in terms of logistics and ready to go tourist products catering for international visitors.

Nonetheless if these initial trips are successful there is huge potential for tourism and employment.

Like any other district Bream Bay residents have different opinions on whether we are receiving our fair share of prosperity, or are we in fact over-developing this pristine slice of paradise. Regardless of which side of the

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fence you sit on, the question of the port will be hotly debated in 2020. The relocation of Ports of Auckland up to Northport would obviously be a huge game changer for the Bream Bay district. Relocating the port of Auckland to Northport would be New Zealand’s most ambitious infrastructure project ever proposed - costing $10 billion and including a $1.6 billion rail line to Marsden Point, a major Northport expansion and acceleration of four laning State Highway One from Auckland to Whang rei.

The obvious question to ask is whether Bream Bay is ready for such large-scale development or even its current expansion rate. How is local government going to control these forces, if Marsden becomes a satellite city of Whangarei how would practical issues like housing, schools, water, sewerage and integrated transport be managed? Fortunately there are some fantastic community and enterprise groups working on behalf of Bream Bay residents and business owners, for example Mangawhai Business Association, Waipu Business and Community Society Inc. and the Ruakaka Economic Development Group.

Mangawhai Business Association worked closely with the Kaipara District council on the Mangawhai Community plan. The plan is a framework for managing the settlement’s huge population growth challenges

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and moving forward on $15 million of infrastructure and amenity projects including transport, walking and cycling. Similarly last month the Ruakaka Economic Development Group held a very successful strategy and future vision workshop for the Marsden Point area. The heritage town of Waipu also has its local champions, the Waipu Business and Community Society works tirelessly on behalf of locals, running successful community events like Winter in Waipu and the highly anticipated annual Santa parade. They’re also getting behind this years Bream Bay Sports Awards, an annual event highlighting the impressive sporting success of Bream Bay teams and individuals.

These groups may have different priorities but all are intent on forging a future for the region, a future that sees positive and sustainable economic development while preserving the history, culture and pristine marine and natural environment of Bream Bay. They’re working together with local government and stakeholders to ensure residents have their fair share of green spaces, recreational and civic facilities and future educational and employment opportunities right here in the bay. As the pace of life picks up in region next year these groups will certainly be busy working together keeping their visions and dreams for Bream Bay on the right path.

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BREAM BAY A FOCUS ON THE FUTURE

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ast year, I remember ending my message in this publication with the words ‘the future is bright for Bream Bay in 2019, and beyond’. I think we can all agree we are well on the way to that coming true. Bream Bay is continuing to grow in popularity, the housing sector is continuing to develop, and the industrial and economic future for the area is absolutely off the charts.

I almost struggle to put into words how excited I am about the future for the Bream Bay area. The next decade is beyond bright, it’s dazzling.

Let’s start with the hottest topic of the moment – Ports of Auckland. Cabinet has given the green light for freight operations to move away from Auckland, and Whangarei District Council has been a long-time advocate for some (or all) functions of Ports of Auckland to be moved to Northport.

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that many steps need to take place first.

Environmental impact reports, connections with local hapu, an in-depth assessment of intermodal infrastructure requirements and many more reviews must be undertaken.

Any move north for the Ports will be done sensitively and with due diligence.

For all of this to happen, improved road and rail links are essential. Whangarei District Council has been lobbying strongly for an improved state highway south from Whang rei for many years.

It’s obvious that the Government has a strong regional development focus, with $94.8 million from the Provincial Growth Fund allocated to an upgrade of the Auckland-Whang rei railway line. This injection of funding into our region has given increased confidence to investors and commercial operations and comes at the ideal time for development of Northport.

Another boost for Whang rei District is the proposed move north for the Royal New Zealand Navy base. The move proposes that facilities (and up to 2,000 staff) move North to locations in Whang rei and Bream Bay, bringing another large boost to the population. Our role in these proposals is

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to ensure that plans are in place to make it as easy as possible for the two operations to relocate. Council also enables connections and conversations with the communities and stakeholders who will be affected by these decisions.

Recent growth statistics have shown that the total population for the Bream Bay area (including Waipu, Ruakaka, Marsden Bay and Bream Bay) has increased by more than 32% in the last 6 years, going from 7,800 to 10,360.

Whangarei District Council has been planning for this level of growth for at least 15 years. Council’s Growth Strategy identified Marsden Point as a key growth area for our District, with a projected population of 15,000 to 34,000 people.

Council is fully in support of the Bream Bay expansion projects, and we have worked hard for many years behind the scenes to ensure the framework is in place for healthy, sustainable growth. Let’s embrace the bright future of Bream Bay – without being blinded by the light!

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observed many new subdivisions and even a road realignment along One Tree Point Road.

Growth is a good thing for an area to thrive with each new household spending $700 in weekly expenditure on accommodation, transport, food and utilities in the local economy. Our task is to develop the infrastructure such as roads, school buildings and health services that support this growth.

A dry dock at NorthPort will allow work on large ships such as refits and maintenance and is something that I have campaigned on for years. A dry dock will further increase our marine industry and create opportunities for the navy to consider a move to Whang rei.

I understand a dry dock announcement may be soon. My position on the ports is also in public domain, namely if the Ports of Auckland is to move then I will fight our corner to get the evidence for the port to move to Whang rei. All of these are exciting propositions for our marine industry.

For local businesses to thrive we need to reduce as much red tape as possible and we need a business friendly environment.

The National Party are looking to reform the Resource Management Act and reduce consenting times. We have already committed to a “regulations bonfire” where we will remove 100 regulations in the first 6 months of government. Cutting red tape will also go some way towards making it easier to provide housing for those who are struggling to get a house or to get on the housing ladder.

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ONE TREE POINT CUTTING THE FASTEST GROWING SUBURB RED TAPE A few weeks ago I commissioned Parliamentary Library to analyse new residents across the whole Whang rei electorate from census 2013 to the present.

One Tree Point had the highest annual growth rate at 7.0% per year (800 people) followed by Tikipunga North at 6.3% (1010 people). When this is combined with Ruakaka at 3.7% growth (540 people) one can see that Bream Bay is rapidly developing as we all hoped it would.

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FOUR LANES The single biggest economic driver for Northland is the four lanes to Auckland. We need this for freight costs to be contained so that our products can be competitive in Auckland and abroad. Safety is a huge factor and the four lanes will provide better safety.

Resilience to accidents, break downs and natural disasters is also improved with four lanes. Tourism is likely to improve with four lanes providing quicker and safer transit into the north. When we look at some of the cities in what is called the golden triangle, Auckland-Hamilton-Tauranga, it is the 4 lane highways that opened up those cities. Last year the road from Whangarei to Marsden was the deadliest police hotspot and this is the section that we should start with.

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his column has been prepared before the end of the year due to deadline dates and the festive season holiday breaks.

I sincerely hope that you have all had a great 2019, then enjoyed a very happy Christmas and a safe, fun filled entry into the new 2020 year ahead of us.

Sadly 2019 and during the 2019/2020 Christmas/New Year festive period there will be families suffering from some tragic events that have occurred on our roads and my sincere condolences to those affected.

During the festive season most of us would have been relaxing, socialising and just chilling out. Some will have been working across the many interesting but hectic jobs in retail, freight movement, tourism, social support & care services etc.

However, spare a thought to the large number of our emergency service staff, both paid and voluntary working flat out attending the worst traumatic and emotional incidents anyone could imagine and often multiple times as part of their everyday work.

I take my hat off to these dedicated, selfless professionals saving lives and making a difference every day in our communities.

Let’s also acknowledge the families and loved

ones of our emergency service staff. They are constantly affected everyday of the year with the impact, stress, physical and emotional toll on those professionals, looking out for us all.

This extends to absence at family or special events because of work commitments, overtime, call-outs etc.

A lot of people probably have already broken their New Year resolutions. How about us all making a concerted and determined effort to promise keeping our roads and other road users safe in 2020 by being safer and better drivers ourselves, being more patient, courteous & looking out for each other.

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Over the last 5yrs we have averaged over 30 deaths on Northlands roads each year. What a huge, ongoing impact these losses have while not forgetting, many more still who have suffered serious injuries including lifetime brain injury.

Some of the stand out issues identified in our fatal and serious injury crashes in Northland are; Alcohol, Speed, High risk drivers, Motorcycles, Fatigue, Older Users, Restraints, Distractions Lets all play our part for our loved ones and those dedicated emergency service staff.

When you next see them drive by give them a wave, say hi or give them a big thank you.

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If you are driving and hear or see an emergency service vehicle lights and siren going behind you or approaching, please move left and let them through safely – there will be someone that needs their urgent help.

As the Brain Injury Association message says – ‘a moments distraction can cause a lifetime of change’ – don’t kid yourself that it only happens to other people. Local people are regularly dying on local roads.

The ‘Road to Zero’ mission is going to be a challenging journey we all need to take together if we want to achieve safer roads, less trauma & heartache.

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility & you can play an important part.

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he Marsden Cove Marina Marquee will again be the venue for the One Tree Point Annual Combined Arts Exhibition. This will take place Anniversary weekend on January 25-26.

This year 50 artists have been invited to display and demonstrate their art with the emphasis on encouraging emerging artists.

This exhibition is about community and the organisers and volunteers are extremely appreciative to Hoppers for their use of their iconic marquee that is a landmark on the Marsden Cove Marina landscape.

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urfing has exploded in the last decade with Northland’s surf breaks full to the brim, even on week days when we should all probably be at work.

Young kids, more ladies and late learners are adding to the mix, so surf culture is alive and well here in the Winterless North.

In 2014 it was decided with the help of good friend and my surfboard shaper Roger Hall from Ruakaka that we needed our very own Fish Fry. The Cove Fish Fry is a gathering to celebrate the Fish surfboard, surfing, the surfing culture and more…, Waipu Cove was to be the location, the setting is a true slice of surfing paradise, a right hand beach break with many more breaks up the coastline, white sands and

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The Cove is one of the most stunning places in Northland in my humble opinion.

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it, a place were friendly surfers and shapers with a vast amount of knowledge are ready to share and keep the surf culture alive.

The Cove Fish Fry is not just for surfers or surfboard shapers tho, it is a family friendly event for anyone who has an interest in surfing or simply wants to spend a day at the beach and have a look at all the amazing shapes, designs and beautiful artwork.

There are many Fish Fry events around the world but, at the risk of sounding biased, I believe we have the best location, the Cove is one of the most beautiful places in NZ if not the world.

Many thanks to the Waipu Cove Reserve Committee who have given permission to use the reserve each year and to all the supporters of the event, many volunteer their time to make this event a real success.

The seventh annual Cove Fish Fry is on the 8th of March 2020, so come along, dust of that old surfboard and display it among hundreds

of other surfcrafts.

Here is a little wrap of what the event is, taken from The Cove Fish Fry Blog http:// thecovefishfry.blogspot.co.nz The Cove Fish Fry is a gathering of positive and like-minded surfers and shapers sharing a day at the beach. The original format of the Fish Fry was based around the Fish surfboard but as the event has evolved and spread throughout the world it has become open to all forms of surfcraft, Fish, Logs, Hulls, Alaias, Handplanes, Mats, the list goes on. The Cove Fish Fry is a non-competitive and noncommercial event and will be held at Waipu Cove, Northland, NZ. More info on The Cove Fish Fry Facebook page.

Hope to see you there, Mike Cunningham.

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ream bay is in line for unprecedented growth over the next few years and Waipu Business and Community Inc is working hard to ensure that many of the aspects and quirks of a close knit village remain as part of the fabric of Waipu. The Village is already growing at a rapid rate with new suburbs springing up and the debate around the port, rail and roads means we will continue to see unprecedented growth in the area. The face of the historic village will inevitably change so the community group sees it as a priority to encourage events and participation. The vision of the group is: “Waipu a great place to live, work and play”.

Christmas Eve sees the annual Waipu Christmas Parade. This has been held for many years and continues to attract both locals and visitors into town for a glimpse of the big fella before he gets to work delivering presents around the world. Kids love the atmosphere but as with all these things it becomes more and more difficult as you work your way through the red tape and rely on volunteers to give up their time. Most importantly you need participants!

New Years day sees the annual highland games at the Caledonian park. This provides something different for those visiting the area that have never seen the Clans in all their glory. January 1st 2021 sees the 150th year this celebration of Celtic culture and athleticism will be held. Plans to celebrate this milestone are well underway and it promises to be an extravaganza. The event caters for those wishing to see the highland sport, the dancers as well bagpipes and activities for children.

The quarterly village markets along with the Easter Carnival have all grown significantly over the last couple of years and are now major events attracting thousands of visitors to the village. These market days offer a wide variety of stalls and importantly for the village, showcase the magnificent Celtic barn, which is available for hire, and brings potential customers into the main street for retailers. The events attract both Bream bay locals and people from all around the north as well as visitors from Auckland and further south. These market days are truly a wonderful time for those that enjoy spending a few hours shopping.

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Winter can be a bit bleak in an area that relies on tourists visiting the beach, and this is especially so for retailers. Waipu Business and Community Inc organises “Winter in Waipu” which is a collection of activities throughout July to give the population a lift when the tourists disappear. Starting with International Tartan day on July 1st each year there are various activities to attract visitors and keep locals smiling. A major event is the Art n Tartan organised by the Waipu Museum. This is an extravaganza of light and sound and shows off some fantastic wearable art from far and wide. These creative designs show the use that can be made of humble old tartan.

To celebrate the sporting prowess of the district the Bream Bay sports awards are now becoming a fixture of the calendar along with the Waipu Everyday Hero awards, local networking events to showcase the diverse business in the local area and the many fund raising and community events held each year.

Waipu and Bream Bay continue to develop plans and activities to cater for the increasing population while holding on to the tradition and culture of the past.

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OUR NEW COUNCILLOR, KEN COUPER

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s a new Councillor I am very much enjoying representing the Bream Bay ward. It is a real privilege having the opportunity to meet and represent residents from Portland down to Waipu, and from Maungakaramea and Mangapai across to Takahiwai, One Tree Point and Ruakaka.

Our ward has been well represented in the past by Councillors Pausina, Pirihi, Brown, McLeod and Halse. The foresight and planning by those Councillors has meant that our ward is

well positioned to cope with the growth that we are experiencing now. Our challenge is to ensure that in ten or twenty years time we are still ahead of the game.

The talk about the Auckland port moving north is undoubtedly exciting for the Whangarei District and Northland generally, and would provide great opportunities locally. However, I am aware that we must ensure that the full ramifications are explored and understood, including the effect on our environment and taking into account concerns of our local residents and Iwi.

The summer break is a great time to be living and holidaying in Bream Bay. A favourite every year is the Waipu Highland Games on New Year’s day, our many beaches, and perhaps on a rainy or overly hot day a visit to the Waipu Museum.

I have appreciated the support that Councillor Shelley Deeming has given me thus far in the job and look forward to representing the Bream Bay Ward in the New Year.

Ken Couper, Bream Bay Ward Councillor Whangarei District Council

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veryone loves to be part of a success story and the recent rapid growth in population and industry in the Bream Bay area is testament to that

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The challenge for local council is coping with that growth and the everincreasing demands on both hard and social infrastructure. We are well placed into the future for waste water demands and have a future proofed supply of potable water of world health standard sourced from Wilson’s dam. However, population and industrial growth plus the demands of tourism mean we can never rest on our laurels. Our District Council must always be looking to future needs in a manner that protects and enhances what we have and enjoy.

From heavy industry in the shape of the nation’s only oil refinery, the nation’s deepest port and the nation’s only supplier of cement side by side with pristine white sandy beaches and marine opportunities second to none world-wide, Bream Bay offers it all.

We have fabulous residential choices, cater for every sport going including providing the best winter race track in New Zealand right on the coast at Ruakaka and in Waipu a museum awarded the honour of New

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Bream Bay combines a wealth of opportunity with its unique beauty, landscape, heritage and people who genuinely care about their district and each other.

Throughout the Bream Bay district, we have first class educational opportunities from pre-school to senior college, top medical services, well-stocked supermarkets and classy restaurants.

Bream Bay is a top choice to live, play and invest.

The Whangarei District Council Bream Bay ward stretches from just south of the city to the Brynderwyns and Langs Beach in the south, the harbour in the east and the Tangihua Ranges in the west.

I am privileged to have been elected to Whangarei District Council for the last six terms to represent a unique and enviable place where the impact of our footprint and how we care for each other is of paramount importance to ensure future generations have the same opportunities to live the lifestyle we love.

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NEW PLANS FOR AQUACULTURE

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At the moment we are working with the Northland Regional Council and the Provincial Growth Fund to develop a start-up facility to determine the economic and technical feasibility of growing kingfish to market size in a land-based reticulating aquaculture system (RAS).

RAS is a relatively new concept that removes a significant barrier to aquaculture growth in New Zealand.

The expertise we have built in this area, combined with NIWA’s finfish aquaculture research and development, is set to unlock significant economic growth opportunities for New Zealand. It will pave the way for RAS facilities to be used for finfish species such as kingfish, hāpuku and salmon.

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