Economy
Analysis horizon: 10yr · 50yr
Aquaculture Development and Sustainability
Mussel and salmon farming expansion; environmental trade-offs; market volatility; employment growth.
Overview
Mussel and salmon farming expansion; environmental trade-offs; market volatility; employment growth.
Structural drivers
Underfunded Police And Justice System. Underfunded police and justice system.
Solution camps
A number of distinct positions recur in the policy debate on this issue. Each is defensible on its own terms; none is obviously correct.
Trauma-Informed Justice System. Therapeutic approach to offending and response. Key moves include Initiative 1; Initiative 2. The main tensions are: Internal tension.
Economic Diversification Beyond Wine
Limited sector diversity; brain drain; tourism seasonality; value-add opportunities constrained.
Overview
Limited sector diversity; brain drain; tourism seasonality; value-add opportunities constrained.
Structural drivers
Apprenticeship And Vocational Training Deficit. Apprenticeship and vocational training deficit.
Solution camps
A number of distinct positions recur in the policy debate on this issue. Each is defensible on its own terms; none is obviously correct.
Economic Diversification Programme. Support for non-wine sector development. Key moves include Key initiative 1; Key initiative 2. The main tensions are: Trade-off 1.
(Marlborough Wine Council, 2023; Treasury, 2024)
Wine Industry and Economic Dependence
Wine industry dominance; climate vulnerability; export price volatility; aquaculture growth.
Overview
Wine industry dominance; climate vulnerability; export price volatility; aquaculture growth.
Structural drivers
Climate Change Threat To Wine Terroir. Climate change threat to wine terroir with regional implications.
Solution camps
A number of distinct positions recur in the policy debate on this issue. Each is defensible on its own terms; none is obviously correct.
Green Economy Transition Fund. Support for transition to clean industries. Key moves include Initiative 1; Initiative 2. The main tensions are: Internal tension.
(IWI, 2023; Marlborough Wine Council, 2023)
Wine Industry Climate Vulnerability and Market Risk
Terroir climate change threat; vintage volatility; market concentration; export price exposure.
Overview
Terroir climate change threat; vintage volatility; market concentration; export price exposure.
Structural drivers
Export Price Volatility And Market Exposure. Export price volatility and market exposure with regional implications.
Solution camps
A number of distinct positions recur in the policy debate on this issue. Each is defensible on its own terms; none is obviously correct.
Local Procurement Policy. Government and council procurement supporting local business. Key moves include Initiative 1; Initiative 2. The main tensions are: Internal tension.
(KiwiRail, 2023; Marlborough Wine Council, 2023; NZTA, 2023; Treasury, 2024)
References
Citations follow APA 7th edition (author, year) format. Each in-text citation above links to its full reference below.
- Aquaculture NZ. (2023). Aquaculture New Zealand: Marlborough Sounds Economic Impact 2023. https://www.aquaculture.org.nz
- IWI. (2023). International Wine Institute: Climate Change Impact on Terroir 2023. https://www.internationalwine.org
- KiwiRail. (2023). Wellington-Picton Ferry Services: Annual Report 2023. https://www.kiwirail.co.nz
- Marlborough Wine Council. (2023). Marlborough Wine Research Consortium: Industry Economic Data 2023. https://www.marboroughwine.co.nz
- NZTA. (2023). NZTA: Top of South Transport Strategy 2023. https://www.nzta.govt.nz
- Treasury. (2024). Treasury Economic Outlook 2024: Top of South Region. https://www.treasury.govt.nz
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