Submission to Smart Growth Bay of Plenty

The NZKGI SmartGrowth Submission emphasises the kiwifruit industry’s major economic role in the Bay of Plenty and highlights the need for planning that supports its continued growth. Key points include ensuring adequate, fit‑for‑purpose accommodation for RSE workers, improving community integration and wellbeing initiatives, and addressing inconsistent local rules that hinder housing development for seasonal labour. The submission also raises concerns about climate change impacts, the protection of highly productive land, and long‑term water security – urging clearer mapping, better alignment between regional policies, and future‑proofed infrastructure planning. NZKGI calls for updated orchard location data to avoid reverse sensitivity issues and for quarry resources to be safeguarded to support essential roading and development needs.