Monthly Archives: February 2017

It takes a village to raise a child: Eastland Group signs on for Licence to Work programme

It takes a village to raise a child: Eastland Group signs on for Licence to Work programme

“It takes a village to raise a child, and as a good corporate citizen it’s important that Eastland Group helps to support the future employability of our region’s young people.” Matt Todd, Eastland Group Chief Executive At Tuesday’s Tairāwhiti Youth Employment Strategy launch, one of the region’s major employers announced its support for the Licence… Read more »

Event promises unique way to experience Gisborne Airport

Event promises unique way to experience Gisborne Airport

On February 25th, after the last Air New Zealand flight of the day, some very different modes of transport will be out and about on the Gisborne Airport tarmac. Eastland Group has teamed up with Bikeys for the first-ever Flywheels community event, which invites locals to cycle, skateboard, rollerblade and scooter right along the runway…. Read more »

Port users praise bigger better channel markers

Port users praise bigger better channel markers

EASTLAND Port has replaced well known channel marker Tokomaru Buoy as part of its ongoing navigational safety programme. Weighing three tonnes, the old mussel-covered green buoy was retrieved by the tug boat Titirangi last week and lifted onto the wharf by crane, ending 45-years nautical service. A new high-density plastic environmentally friendly channel marker replaced… Read more »

HBRC and Eastland Group agree Waihi Dam settlement

HBRC and Eastland Group agree Waihi Dam settlement

Joint Media Release, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council and Eastland Group Hawke’s Bay Regional Council and Eastland Group have agreed to resolve the current prosecution regarding the Waihi Dam without a conviction being entered. In September 2015, storm-damaged sluice gates began discharging silt from the dam into the Waiau River. The gates repairs were completed in… Read more »

January log volume record smashed

January log volume record smashed

Eastland Port achieved record log tonnage throughput in January, reaching 178,197 tonnes. It’s an increase of 45 percent compared to last January when it reached 96,579 tonnes. Port General Manager Andrew Gaddum says it was the busiest January for wood export since Eastland Port was created in 2003. “January can traditionally be a low volume… Read more »