Te Puke Recreation and Aquatic Centre Feasibility Study

2.8 Population – Seasonal WorkersWith Te Puke being located within the main Kiwi fruit producing area consideration of seasonal workers willalso need to be taken into account. It is estimated that of all the seasonal workers that come to the WesternBay of Plenty, approximately three quarters go to Te Puke and its surrounding areas (this is estimated toequate to an additional 6,400 people).This increase comes in the period between February and May. These seasonal workers are made up of bothNew Zealand and overseas workers.There are plans for the introduction of new varieties / species of fruit. It is anticipated that this will see anincrease in production that in turn will increase the number of seasonal workers coming into the area. Theseason may also be extended as a result of the new crops, meaning workers will likely stay in the area forlonger.Current seasonal workers are reported to be accommodated by pack houses in and around Te Puke. Theseworkers often live at camping grounds, rent or board locally, live at the local hotel, or rent and board inPapamoa.The sporting and recreational needs of these seasonal workers will need to be taken into consideration.13