1. The Proposed Ōpōtiki to Whakatane Coastal Journey
Presentation to Ōhiwa Harbour Implementation Forum
March 2019

2. NZCT / MBIE Response to initial application
Route and application to be reviewed
Further consideration to be given to harbor crossing and reliance on ferry
Extension to Thornton not supported
Address areas in private tenue
Need to better understand the trail experience and context
Cost Benefit for investment needs to be higher
NZCT / MBIE Response to initial application

3. Develop trail experience plan – Culture, Coast and Conservation
Closer look at Ohiwa Harbour Crossing
More comprehensive iwi engagement and feasibility process
Review work funded by MBIE
Review of trail route to address tenure issues and end at Whakatane
ODC and WDC Response

4. Route Review Ōpotiki District

5. Route Review – Whakatane District

7. Annual User Projections

8. NZCT Easy Grade Trail Comparison

9. Indicative Projected Benefits
Total Regional Benefit after 10 years approx. $4 million per annum
Up to 75 jobs created during trail construction
Up to 93 ongoing jobs after 10 years
Health benefits - $395,538 per annum after 10 years
Environmental enhancement
Indicative Projected Benefits