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The first Hauraki Coromandel Labour Market Strategy was endorsed in 2007 by the Labour Market Forum. The strategy has since been reviewed for the 2010—2013 period, with updated information to reflect the current labour market environment. The full document and an executive summary can be downloaded from the links below.
The New Zealand labour market has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. In 2007, the labour market faced challenges such as skill shortages at the national, regional, and local labour market levels, of which hindered economic transformation and prosperity. Now in 2010, the labour market has evolved into an area of uncertainty, where labour reduction or redundancy is frequent, following the effects of the economic recession of 2009.
The Hauraki Coromandel sub-region faces labour market challenges similar to those experienced at a national level, but there are also unique characteristics of the region that create opportunities for growth, and also pose some difficulties. The intent of this strategy is to identify the issues impacting on the labour market in Hauraki Coromandel and to develop solutions that are timely, effective, and encourage collaborative action across stakeholders in the region. A well functioning labour market in the region will be a significant contributor to social wellbeing and economic success for all.
This strategy has been developed to help facilitate solutions that are timely and effective, as well as encourage collaborative action across stakeholders in the region. A well functioning labour market will be a significant contributor to social wellbeing and economic success for all.
The most recent Hauraki Coromandel Labour Market Strategy document can be downloaded here 2010_strategy. The Executive Summary of the Strategy can be downloaded here at 2010_summary
History
 In November 2007 the first Hauraki Coromandel Labour Market Stretgy was produced to run until 2010. You can read the full version of the strategy or a summary version is also available.
The New Zealand labour market has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. Unemployment is now at a low level not seen since the early 1980’s, and participation rates are at record highs. However, challenges still remain within the labour market, skill shortages are currently a feature of the national, regional, and local labour markets, and are a barrier to economic transformation and prosperity.
The Hauraki Coromandel sub-region faces labour market challenges similar to those experienced at a national level, but there are also unique characteristics of the region that create opportunities for growth, but also pose some difficulties. The intent of this strategy is to identify the issues impacting on the labour market in Hauraki Coromandel and to develop solutions that are timely, effective, and encourage collaborative action across stakeholders in the region. A well functioning labour market in the region will be a significant contributor to social wellbeing and economic success for all.
Seven key themes were identified that directly affect the regional labour market and also influence social and economic outcomes. These themes were identified through a forum meeting held in Thames in July 2006, and also through prior research in the region by Massey University, Department of Labour (DoL), the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), Hauraki District Council (HDC), Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC), and Statistics New Zealand. The seven themes are:
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Education and Workforce Development
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Business and Industry
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Housing
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Seasonality
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Transport and Infrastructure
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Culture and Social Issues
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Health
These themes are also evident in the Hauraki, Thames, Coromandel Sub-Regional Economic Development Strategy (SREDS) which was completed in early 2007 for the Hauraki Coromandel Development Group.
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Labour Market Strategy 
