Arataki Te Tauihu – Top of the South regional direction [PDF, 2.5 MB]
Arataki Te Tauihu – Top of the South statistics table - infographic alternative [PDF, 132 KB]
The September v1.1 release of Arataki includes updates to reflect the severe weather events of 2023 and make minor corrections.
Te Tauihu Top of the South covers the prosperous regions of Te Tai o Aorere Tasman, Whakatū Nelson, and Te Tauihu-o-te-Waka-a Māui Marlborough. The population of the three regions will grow from 155,400 to about 175,000 by 2048, or 3% of the country’s population. The region is ageing faster than the national average.
The urban area of Whakatū has the highest share of people walking and cycling in Aotearoa New Zealand. Public transport use in the area has doubled in the past five years. A high proportion of journeys to work in the region are by private vehicles with a limited number of bus services available for work travel in Waiharakeke Blenheim.
Road and rail links down the East Coast are critical for the movement of freight and tourism between Waitohi Picton and Ōtautahi Christchurch. The ports in Whakatū and Waitohi play an important role in getting the regions’ goods to market.
The coastal communities and transport networks of Te Tauihu are expected to be continually impacted by more frequent and severe weather patterns, particularly in coastal and hilly areas. Seismic risks associated with the Alpine, Waimea, and Wairau Faults are also significant.
For efficient and effective progress, transport challenges in Te Tauihu Top of the South must be tackled in a cohesive way. The directions below identify the most important issues to be resolved over the next 10 years to make progress towards transport outcomes.
These will be updated over time to focus effort on the most critical matters.
Arataki Te Tauihu – Top of the South regional direction [PDF, 2.5 MB]