LAND SUSTAINABILITY
The Wairoa District Council is actively
engaged in supporting land owners
and prospective agriculture and
horticulture businesses to grow a deeper
understanding of the potential of the
land within our district to support various
crops and activities. The Wairoa District
Council has (for example) partnered with
the University of Waikato and Landcare
Research to investigate the potential
for development of land throughout
the district through a detailed resource
assessment (including GIS analysis, soil
water balance assessment, climate and
water resource analysis).
The research will cover the whole district
(which has a landmass of 4,118 km2)
and has a specific focus on identifying
how flat land can be more productively
used. With a mild climate and huge water
resource the opportunities to invest,
grow and prosper within the Te Wairoa
area are hugely exciting.
The Wairoa District Council’s ‘green
carpet’ facilitative approach, along with
our strong focus on economic growth
within the district – mean that you can
be assured of comprehensive support in
establishing or growing your business.
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THE WAIROA DISTRICT
OFFERS A LAND AREA OF
about 30% of
Wairoa district’s
land area has 4-10
days of spring
frost
about 20% of
Wairoa district’s
land area has
11-26 days of
spring frost
Predominantly surrounded by hills and
countryside the soil is fertile and deep. The land
can be utilised in a diverse range of ways such as
agriculture (primarily sheep and beef), horticulture
and forestry.
An annual rainfall of between 1,500-2,844mm in
most areas of the Wairoa district provides the
perfect conditions to cultivate fruits.
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Wairoa experiences a climate that has regular
rainfall balanced by seasonal warmth with limited
constraints such as drought and spring frosts.
Most of Wairoa district’s land area has between
zero and three days of spring frosts which makes
the climate perfect for horticulture.
about 50% of
Wairoa district’s
land area has less
than 3 days of
spring frost
The overall objective of this study is to
identify opportunities for investment
in a range of crops that have potential
for more intensive land use – leading to
increased sustainable employment and
prosperity for the region.
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about 80% of Wairoa
district’s land area has
between 1,500-2,844mm of
annual rainfall
THAT COULD BE USED
TO GROW FRUIT & OTHER CROPS.
about 20% of Wairoa
district’s land area has
between 930-1,500mm of
annual rainfall
The Wairoa district is rich in water resources. The
next page illustrates how plentiful and rich the
water resources are.