There is a need to clearly define the area to be used as a commercial Port and to ensure that this is of the right size and shape to accommodate future change and growth.

There is need for internal reconfiguration within the commercial Port area to free up space for larger berth and wharf facilities to support the increase in marine farming and other activities. These spaces need to be food grade quality with appropriate associated facilities, separated from competing / conflicting uses.

There are conflicts between users for the limited space e.g. marine farmers, marina users, tourism / recreational users, and rock storage. Reconfiguration within the Port area can assist in alleviating conflict.

There may be a need to limit or relocate some activities that are not directly related to supporting the commercial Port function. There may be a need to delineate specific areas for growth into tourism and associated activities (e.g. visitor information, education).

There is a need for additional land area to accommodate support activities, preferably close to the commercial Port area. The Port Tarakohe Land (PTL) is well located to provide this additional area. This can provide for increased storage and other associated activities such as repairs and maintenance, support offices, or light industry associated with Port uses.

There is a need to control the scale and location of development to manage reverse sensitivity issues for surrounding residential uses and to avoid adverse effects on cultural and environmental values.

Access to the commercial Port needs to be refined to avoid conflict with passing traffic (vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians) moving through the wider area.

Access within the commercial Port itself, and between the Port and support areas, needs to be refined to avoid conflicts internally and with recreational users accessing the western recreational area.

Existing contamination risks from uncontrolled runoff needs to be resolved and new contamination avoided both on land and in the water. Wastewater, washdown water, bilge water, refuelling, rubbish, runoff from the wharf area and contaminants from any dredging, haul out and cleaning of boats needs to be managed to avoid impact on the coastal marine area or soils. Facilities to undertake these activities appropriately will need to be well located to avoid conflict between activities.

Space for a ‘resilience ramp’ or additional barge ramp is needed to protect the Port from impacts of changing conditions.

A range of additional uses and facilities are needed within the Port area over time as funds allow. These include ablutions, additional marina space, wave barriers, enlarged wharf space, and upgrades to infrastructure. Additional facilities may also support and provide for the growth in tourism.

Additional land uses that complement the Port activities may also demand space e.g. marine based processing or engineering, and decisions need to be made on whether these are appropriate / necessary in this location or should be required to locate elsewhere such as in an industrial zone.

The former Tarakohe cement works, and the Port are identified as HAIL sites which may restrict future use of the land for some activities.