Posts Tagged: Tairawhiti

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 »

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 »

“Iconic” new airport terminal for Tairāwhiti

“Iconic” new airport terminal for Tairāwhiti

Eastland Group, Gisborne District Council, Ngai Tāwhiri and Eastland Community Trust are collaborating on a significant regional project. The region’s ambitions to become a significant player in the national and international tourism market have taken a major step forward, with today’s confirmation of a new terminal for Gisborne Airport. Gisborne District Council, which owns the airport,… 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 »

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 »

Tony Gray appointed interim chairman of Eastland Group

Tony Gray appointed interim chairman of Eastland Group

After eight years as chairman of Eastland Group – the Gisborne-based infrastructure company that runs Eastland Network, Eastland Port, Gisborne Airport and Eastland Generation – Nelson Cull officially stepped down at the AGM yesterday. At the same time, director Tony Gray formally accepted the position of interim chairman. Eastland Group chief executive Matt Todd thanked… Read more »

Electrifying New Zealand’s Pacific Coast Highway

Electrifying New Zealand’s Pacific Coast Highway

Region-wide network of electric vehicle chargers confirmed after government announces $251,000 in funding Tairāwhiti is driving towards a cleaner, greener future with the government’s announcement that it will co-fund a fast charging electric vehicle network across the region. Several months ago Eastland Group, the regional infrastructure company that owns Eastland Network (the lines company for… Read more »

Powering Tairawhiti into the future

Powering Tairawhiti into the future

Innovative new ‘energy hub’ to open in Gladstone Road. A community space where everyone can share their ideas for powering the region. Emerging technologies, solar trial learnings and EVs to be showcased. Our region is set to lead the way in emerging technologies, with the establishment of an innovative new community-focused energy hub. A first… Read more »