Opotiki’s Primary Industries
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Ōpōtiki’s temperate climate makes it an ideal place to grow kiwifruit, providing plenty of employment opportunities for locals and visitors during the annual harvest.
Whether you’re picking fruit off the vines in our local orchards, or joining our outstanding Packhouse team, you’ll contribute to our local economy and help make this community a great place to live.
The Seeka OPAC site has been a key employer for over three decades and our wider company operates post-harvest facilities across the North Island.
Together, we offer locals and seasonal workers the chance to be involved in one of our country’s top-performing industries. New Zealand is the largest global exporter of kiwifruit, supplying over 50 countries worldwide.
Fruit quality is of the upmost importance at Seeka OPAC and we work hard to be the best in the business. We’re also committed to sustainability along with looking after our staff and supporting the wider community. This is a fantastic place to live and work so come and join us today.
Whether you’re picking fruit off the vines in our local orchards, or joining our outstanding Packhouse team, you’ll contribute to our local economy and help make this community a great place to live.
The Seeka OPAC site has been a key employer for over three decades and our wider company operates post-harvest facilities across the North Island.
Together, we offer locals and seasonal workers the chance to be involved in one of our country’s top-performing industries. New Zealand is the largest global exporter of kiwifruit, supplying over 50 countries worldwide.
Fruit quality is of the upmost importance at Seeka OPAC and we work hard to be the best in the business. We’re also committed to sustainability along with looking after our staff and supporting the wider community. This is a fantastic place to live and work so come and join us today.
AGRICULTURE
The Ōpōtiki District is potentially one of the most productive areas in New Zealand with versatile soils a warm, moist climate. This mild climate and high sunshine hours gives Ōpōtiki it’s own micro climate and the area is well suited to a wide variety of farming. Dairying has been taken over by horticulture as earner in the district over the last 50 years. The most productive and versatile soils are older alluvial soils and those on flat to rolling terraces. Much of the higher terraces are now in kiwifruit. Dry stock farming of beef and to a lesser extent sheep and forestry make up the balance.
The Ōpōtiki District is potentially one of the most productive areas in New Zealand with versatile soils a warm, moist climate. This mild climate and high sunshine hours gives Ōpōtiki it’s own micro climate and the area is well suited to a wide variety of farming. Dairying has been taken over by horticulture as earner in the district over the last 50 years. The most productive and versatile soils are older alluvial soils and those on flat to rolling terraces. Much of the higher terraces are now in kiwifruit. Dry stock farming of beef and to a lesser extent sheep and forestry make up the balance.
AQUACULTURE
With a massive injection of funds provided by the “Provincial Growth Fund” the vision to develop and service a mussel farm in the ocean off the coast of Ōpōtiki is becoming a reality. The mussel factory is operating providing much needed employment. Work on opening the Ōpōtiki bar is progressing well.
With a massive injection of funds provided by the “Provincial Growth Fund” the vision to develop and service a mussel farm in the ocean off the coast of Ōpōtiki is becoming a reality. The mussel factory is operating providing much needed employment. Work on opening the Ōpōtiki bar is progressing well.
FORESTRY
There is large tracts of land planted in exotic forest, mainly pine in the Ōpōtiki District. Harvesting and replanting has been ongoing for some years. Many logging trucks may be encountered heading for the ports.
There is large tracts of land planted in exotic forest, mainly pine in the Ōpōtiki District. Harvesting and replanting has been ongoing for some years. Many logging trucks may be encountered heading for the ports.
HORTICULTURE
Kiwifruit is a well established and expanding industry in the surrounds of Ōpōtiki and there has been a rapid expansion on the East Cape around Omaio, Te Kaha and as far as Raukokore. Full time employment figures have lifted markedly in recent years during harvesting and packing. There are various Avocado blocks spread around the district. More recently there has been a surge in plantings of Macadamia nuts with the Macadamia Nursery at Torere supplying most of New Zealand’s macadamia plants.
Kiwifruit is a well established and expanding industry in the surrounds of Ōpōtiki and there has been a rapid expansion on the East Cape around Omaio, Te Kaha and as far as Raukokore. Full time employment figures have lifted markedly in recent years during harvesting and packing. There are various Avocado blocks spread around the district. More recently there has been a surge in plantings of Macadamia nuts with the Macadamia Nursery at Torere supplying most of New Zealand’s macadamia plants.
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Start something new in Opotiki
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Ōpōtiki is bursting with opportunity and it is the perfect time to try something new, start a new venture or join one of the exciting industries burgeoning in the Eastern Bay
“There is no better time to be living, working or investing in the district. “We have a harbour entrance taking shape on our coast that will open up the town to an important new role supporting the aquaculture industry on our doorstep. The factory is already processing world-famous Whakatōhea Mussels. |
Hanbars being placed along seawall
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Aerial view of whole harbour site
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The new marina area is under development, the town centre is growing and flourishing. We have a brand new community hub with Te Tāhuhu o Te Rangi on Ōpōtiki’s main street. Extended cycleways and horse trails, significant housing projects in the pipeline, and millions being spent upgrading the infrastructure to keep up with this growth.
“Up the coast the growth continues with irrigation projects extending horticulture opportunities and new and emerging industries such as mānuka, macadamias, algae and spat. “Locals who left many years ago are starting to return and finding sustainable and varied employment opportunities in Ōpōtiki. “Whether you are a visitor just passing through, or fortunate enough to live here, work here or have business investments become part of Opotiki’s booming future". |
The eastern seawall is open for walkers & cyclists and are lined with the Hanbar painted by local tamariki. - Photo by Jamie Troughton
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