Posts Tagged: Eastland Network

Another record-breaking year for Eastland Group

Another record-breaking year for Eastland Group

$12.1 million paid to shareholder Eastland Community Trust, for the future benefit of the region. Income rose to $97 million. Profit increased to $20.1 million. New geothermal power plant, Te Ahi O Maui, made significant contribution to record-breaking results. Following on from last year’s record results, Eastland Group today announced they’ve broken records once again,… Read more »

Power to the people

Power to the people

Poverty Bay Electric Power Board reunion to celebrate nearly a century of memories Neville Jenkins has retired from Eastland Network now, but he still vividly remembers his “51 years and two months” working in the local electricity industry. He joined Poverty Bay Electric Power Board back in 1964, and spent seven years as the resident… Read more »

Tertiary engineering scholarships: apply now!

Tertiary engineering scholarships: apply now!

Open to engineering students from Gisborne, Wairoa and the East Coast. Eastland Group specialises in regional infrastructure. Our operations include Eastland Port, Gisborne Airport and Eastland Network, along with Eastland Generation, which produces electricity from hydro diesel and geothermal plants. We’re also actively exploring the opportunities offered by emerging technologies in the energy space, and have launched New Zealand’s first community-focused energy hub:… Read more »

Innovation on display at Eastland Network Science and Technology Fair

Innovation on display at Eastland Network Science and Technology Fair

Young scientists, engineers, experimenters and innovators come together for the Eastland Network Science and Technology Fair this weekend. Going strong for over 40 years in Gisborne, the fair has grown to become one of the largest in New Zealand for the size of our region, as it supports and promotes students’ interest in science and… Read more »

Eastland Group announces record-breaking year

Eastland Group announces record-breaking year

$10.1 million paid to shareholder Eastland Community Trust Profit increased to $17.6 million Income rose to $84.7 million Assets now worth $547.3 million Capital investment in Tairāwhiti was $30.8 million Eastland Group announced today that the year to 31 March 2018 was the most successful in its history. Income was a record $84.7 million with… Read more »

Eastland Network new sponsor of science and technology fair

Eastland Network new sponsor of science and technology fair

Eastland Network is the new major sponsor of the science and technology fair. Organisers say this year’s fair will be bigger and better than ever with Eastland Group coming on board as the platinum sponsor. “We’re more geared up than ever to fulfil our potential, and we’d like to thank them for their commitment to… Read more »

Inspiring mural to welcome library visitors

Inspiring mural to welcome library visitors

Eastland Network, Gisborne District Council and Project Ataahua are collaborating on a new mural that will welcome visitors to the Bright Street entrance of the HB Williams Memorial Library. The mural is part of Project Ataahua. This award-winning team of Gisborne Girl’s High School students is taking part in the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme… Read more »

Electricity line charges to decrease slightly from 1 April 2018

Electricity line charges to decrease slightly from 1 April 2018

Eastland Network today announced its pricing schedule for the period 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. This covers all electricity connections in Gisborne and Wairoa Districts. Eastland Network prices are regulated by the Commerce Commission. Working within regulation means there will be a small decrease in line charges of approximately 0.84% for the average… Read more »

New Eastland Group chairman announced

New Eastland Group chairman announced

Keith Sutton has been appointed chairman of Eastland Group Limited, Eastland Network Limited, Eastland Port Limited and Gisborne Airport Limited. “Eastland Group operates critical infrastructure in the region, supports local economic growth and is tasked with delivering strong returns to our sole shareholder, Eastland Community Trust,” said Mr Sutton today. “The performance of Eastland Group… Read more »