Activity Group: Regional Development Southern Valleys’ Irrigation Scheme (SVIS) Length/Quantity Marlborough participates in the Top of the South Regional Infrastructure Forum (RIF) which brings together iwi and public sector organisations across the Top of Reticulation length 57 km the South. Marlborough’s economic development staff participate in the Economic Pou of the RIF. Post Treaty of Waitangi settlement process, iwi authorities are Service connections 4,500 hectares focused on developing economic development activities, alongside cultural and Abstraction gallery 2 other activities. Distribution pumps 6 Tourism Booster pumps 8 The Marlborough region is aiming to grow visitor spending annually by at least 4.7% to align with Tourism 2025 national targets. Meters 261 The global economic balance of power is shifting and this is affecting where New Emerging Issues and Expected Changes Zealand’s visitors come from. Visitors from Asian countries are increasing, and Review of Services over time this will change the mix of travellers visiting Marlborough. The region’s tourism and hospitality businesses will need to consider adapting their service A review of the delivery of economic development, tourism and events took place delivery to respond to these changes. in 2018. The review recommended an ‘Enhanced Status Quo’ which retains the current delivery model with some changes. This was accepted by Council. Irrigation Top of the South Initiatives Council support for the Flaxbourne Irrigation Scheme is subject to a number of The Government has agreed to assist the Top of the South regions to establish a conditions including Government assistance, resource consents and uptake by Regional Growth Partnership. This is expected to take place during 2018 and landowners. Council will continue to work with the community and the Government 2019. Marlborough has committed to working with the Nelson and Tasman on these issues. councils and other Top of the South organisations including iwi and the private sector as part of this process. 2018-2028 Long Term Plan Page 153