The world of energy is changing, driven by new technology and access to information. What are the opportunities for our region in the future? And, how will it be powered? We want to hear from a wide range of people on how they think our energy use could develop. For example: are you interested in… Read more »
“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 »
Gisborne Airport is as unique as it is beautiful. Set in the fertile plains on the outskirts of the city, with the sea on one side and hills on the other, it’s a scenic way to arrive in the region. It also happens to be one of the very few airports in the world with… Read more »
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 »
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 »
Eastland Network, which is part of the ECT-owned Eastland Group of companies, today announced its pricing schedule for the period 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018. This covers all customers in Gisborne, the East Coast and Wairoa. A small increase in line charges is likely to add about $4.30 including GST to an average… Read more »
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 »
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 »
Power is now fully restored to Gisborne and the East Coast, in time for the Christmas holidays. Final repairs to the high voltage lines near Hangaroa, damaged in a plane accident at the start of last week, were completed on Sunday 18 December four hours ahead of schedule. Now that the region’s power supply is… Read more »
After a light plane crashed into the high voltage lines near Hangaroa, severing the region’s connection to the national grid, Eastland Network crews have been working to get power fully restored and secured. This morning’s planned power outage was necessary to complete the most high-risk final repairs, and was scheduled to last from 6am to… Read more »
