An Eastland Port telemetric buoy weighing 300kg and normally attached to the seabed via a two-tonne concrete mooring block was brought in for routine maintenance last week. This pictured buoy captures swell height, direction and period data for the port and public to use. It was recovered using the tug Titirangi and work boat Turanganui…. Read more »
GETTING “hammered” in training by one of the country’s best triathletes may sound rough but a young Gisborne up-and-comer sees that as a win. A 2019 Eastland Port sponsorship recipient, Josiah Ney recently signed on with Tauranga-based coach Craig Kirkwood. And as part of that he got to undergo six days of training with World-ranked… Read more »
LANDING at Adelaide Airport, surf lifesaver Briana Irving realised she was there to race against the best in the world and then “the nerves hit”. The next day, the storm hit. “They said it was a one-in-50-year storm, so it was pretty wild,” says the 16-year-old Gisborne athlete, who flew to Australia courtesy of her Eastland Port… Read more »
As Gisborne’s busiest cruise ship season gets underway Eastland Port marine staff must juggle the needs of the tourism sector with the export forestry industry. In November 11 log ships took away 284,312 tonnes of logs, two fertiliser ships dropped off 1600 tonnes of fertiliser, and one cruise ship anchored in the bay. A second… Read more »
Creation of a new track on Titirangi Kaiti Hill started this week with Eastland Port footing the bill and its staff doing some of the work. Eastland Port is giving Gisborne District Council a hand with the Titirangi restoration project by building a new track around the base of the hill to Kaiti Beach. Eastland… Read more »
A pot of locally produced manuka honey was hurriedly transported to the Seven Seas Mariner on Sunday after its captain made an unusual request. The sweet twist to the traditional gift exchange with a cruise ship making its maiden call happened while Gisborne Deputy Mayor Rehette Stoltz was on board. “Captain Ubaldo was a lovely man… Read more »
Gisborne harbour’s new-look waterfront will inject vibrancy into the area, says Eastland Port general manager Andrew Gaddum ahead of Friday’s Pier Three blessing. [Friday 14 Sept]. The marina has had a facelift with the development of the area now called Pier Three. It includes better accessibility for cruise passengers and a tailored berth for waka… Read more »
Plans to protect common rock lobster artificial habitats As the forestry industry celebrates a record-breaking month for regional wood export, Eastland Port general manager Andrew Gaddum is disappointed that a consent to rebuild aging port infrastructure is being challenged. The decision to issue consent was made on behalf of Gisborne District Council by three highly… Read more »
Consent to rebuild wharf 6 and 7 and reshape the slipway is confirmation we’re doing the right thing future proofing the port for forestry, coastal shipping and international trade, says Eastland Port general manager Andrew Gaddum. “We’re unlocking the port’s potential so it’s a source of opportunity for this district and this is one of… Read more »
Eastland Port staff are helping look after Kaiti Beach this Sunday [26 August] as they take part in a nationwide beach litter data collection programme. Staff are working with charity organisation Sustainable Coastlines on its crowd-sourced scientist Litter Project. “We’re everyday Kiwis who love the beach and want to look after it so we’re doing… Read more »
