This presentation supported a webinar held by UK Trade & Investment New Zealand in December 2013, to outline the opportunities for UK companies in the rebuild of Christchurch city, following 2 destructive earthquakes.
The webinar and presentation also provide information on the current situation, the main organisations involved in the rebuild and how UKTI can help UK companies enter the market.
A recording of the webinar is available by contacting either of the presenters.
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Introduction
Presented by
This webinar will address the 3
key elements to gaining
business in Christchurch.
─ Opportunities that Exist
─ What will be built and when
─ How we can help
Seaver Izatt
Trade Development Manager
UK Trade & Investment
High Commission, Wellington
Seaver.izatt@fco.gov.uk
Tel: +64 4 924-2834
Hamish Jenkin
Trade Development Officer
UK Trade & Investment
British Consulate-General, Auckland
Hamish.Jenkin@fco.gov.uk
Tel: +64 9 303-5014
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Christchurch – The Facts
• 2 Major Earthquakes and 1000’s of aftershocks
• Area affected: 608 hectares including park
• 100000 homes damaged or destroyed
• 60% of businesses in City displaced
• 1200 buildings demolished in CBD
• 500 kms damage to water & wastewater systems
• Damaged:
209 schools, 8 police stations, 9000 hospital rooms
• Severe disruption and damage to road, rail, communications, water, energy
and social infrastructure
• Time to rebuild: 10-15 years
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Christchurch infrastructure opportunities
3 years after the first major earthquake
the major opportunities are still available
to the market – why?
• Protracted insurance process due to
aftershocks
• Land acquisition process by central
government
• Procurement model delay - only preliminary
project tenders have gone to market
Image Credit: Chris Ryan, OJO Images, Getty Images
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Who is managing the rebuild?
Minister for
Canterbury
Earthquake Recovery
Gerry Brownlee
Christchurch City
Council
Mayor Lianne Dalziel
Stronger Christchurch
Infrastructure Rebuild
Team
(SCIRT)
Manages horizontal
infrastructure
Minister for
Economic
Development
Steven Joyce
Canterbury
Earthquake Recovery
Authority
(CERA)
Ministry of Business,
Innovation and
Employment
(MBIE)
Christchurch Central
Development Unit
(CCDU)
Manages CBD
development
Minister of Finance
Bill English
Treasury
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Key local private sector players
─ 4 key construction firms:
─
Fletcher Building
─
Hawkins Construction
─
Arrow International
─
Naylor Love
─ Design companies
─ Engineering Consultants
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Christchurch Anchor Projects
A City that Remembers
and Welcomes
1. The Earthquake Memorial
A City that Remembers
and Welcomes
2. Te Puna Ahurea Cultural Centre
A Green City
3. The Frame
A Green City
4. Te Papa Ōtākaro / Avon River Precinct
A Green City
5. The Square
A Prosperous City
6. Retail Precinct
A Prosperous City
7. Convention Centre Precinct
A Prosperous City
8. Health Precinct
A Prosperous City
9. Justice and Emergency Services Precinct
A Prosperous City
10. Innovation Precinct
A Vibrant City
11. Performing Arts Precinct
A Vibrant City
12. Central Library
A Vibrant City
13. Residential Demonstration Project
A Vibrant City
14. Metro Sports Facility
A Vibrant City
15. Stadium
A Vibrant City
16. Cricket Oval
An Accessible City
17. Bus Interchange
Source: Christchurch Central Development Unit
11. Horizon Scan
Next 6-12 months
Avon River Precinct construction
Bus Interchange design and early construction works
Central Library construction
Justice and Emergency Services Precinct early construction works
Retail Precinct construction
Health Precinct phase 1 early construction works
Performing Arts Precinct construction
South and East Frame construction
Convention Centre design
12. Horizon Scan
12 months +
Innovation Precinct first stage construction
Health Precinct main construction work
Convention Centre early construction works
The Square construction
Residential Demonstration Project construction
Earthquake Memorial construction
Metro Sports Facility construction
13. Path to Market
Why you need to be on the ground?
• Parochial mentality
• Capacity stretched nationally
• Cost inflation
• Reality that rebuild can’t be 100% NZ built
• Push for international engagement
─ Expertise
─ Capability
─ Capacity
• Expectation of partnering with local NZ firm on the ground
15. Visit the Market
Access to:
• Senior members of local and national government
(CERA, CCDU, CCC, MBIE)
• Meetings with key influencers in Christchurch
(CECC, ICN, NZTE, CDC)
• Tour of the city’s CBD
• Meetings with private sector companies
16. UKTI Services
•
Report on current picture of Christchurch infrastructure rebuild
•Bespoke market research into the New Zealand market
•Competitor identification
•Route to market identification
•Partner identification (distributor/agent/partner)
•Buyer identification (end user)
•Meeting visit plans
•Event management and hosting
•Event venue opportunities
•Media promotion
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Questions to ask before entering the market
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Are you planning to come to Christchurch (or NZ)?
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What scale of opportunity are you seeking?
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How would you like the work to be shaped or categorised?
•
How would you resource entry into the market?
- Using existing local resources
- Bringing in resources from overseas
- Combination of the two
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Could we scale opportunities across NZ?
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What are the barriers to entry in NZ?
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Key issues in overcoming these barriers?
