3-AD006.00 SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT WAIHI NORTH PROJECT Oceana Gold New Zealand Limited WSP June 2022 7 3.2.2 LOCAL CONTEXT Mining is a key industry for Waihi, with other local industries such as agriculture and horticulture, including dairy and livestock farms and several kiwifruit orchards also contributing. Waihi Gold Mine operations are notable given their proximity to the Waihi community. The Martha Pit is in the centre of Waihi Town and underground mining is taking place beneath residential areas. There is currently land zoned within Waihi to accommodate for the future residential, commercial, and industrial development opportunities. The Hauraki District Growth Strategy 2050 (2019) identifies areas of future growth (Figure 4). Figure 4: Existing and Future Growth Areas of Waihi (HDC Growth Strategy 2050, 2019)
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