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TE NUPEPA O TE TAIRAWHITI MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 HOME-DELIVERED $1.90, RETAIL $2.20 ‘TANGAROA COVID-19 HAS ENDOMETRIOSIS BLESSED CLAIMS 1 AGONY MILLION US’ PAGE 8 PAGE 12 PAGE 3 THE second and final shares the unique stories of Provincial Growth Fund stage of the new Gisborne Te Tairawhiti. ($5.5 million). Airport terminal is almost “Construction was delayed Construction began in completed and after a dawn slightly due to the Covid-19 March last year. blessing service this week lockdown, so to finally see it “The building was the doors will open to the come to life is very exciting. completed in two stages public. “I would like to to ensure the airport kept The chief executive of acknowledge everyone operating, which was a Eastland Group Matt Todd who has played such an logistical challenge.” Terminal said it will be a significant important part in this The first stage opened in day for the community and project, particularly Ngai late November 2019. everyone who has been Tawhiri, who hold mana “From next Wednesday, involved in the project. whenua over this area,” he the check-in area will move A blessing service said. to the left and newest end of will be held before 5am “Also, Trust Tairawhiti the terminal. In its place will on Wednesday and the and the Provincial Growth be the new arrivals area with completed terminal will then Fund, who have contributed indoor baggage carousel,” opening be fully open for business. significant funding and Mr Todd said. Eastland Group, the made this development “Parking will stay the regional infrastructure possible. same for now, as the company, operates the “Thank you to the finishing touches are made airport on behalf of community who have been to the building during the Gisborne District Council. so supportive, and patient, coming weeks.” Dawn blessing on “The airport is a high- while we built the terminal Visitors to the terminal profile and vital gateway and kept the airport running will be greeted by the sight to the region, which helps at the same time.” of the full tahuhu soaring support tourism and Mr Todd said the project along the length of the economic activity and keeps was a testament to all the ceiling. ‘significant day’ us connected to the rest of contractors and Eastland Sir Derek Lardelli New Zealand,” said Eastland Group’s project management designed the tahuhu, which Group chief executive Matt team that the whole process represents manaia — the Todd. has gone so smoothly. mana of the people. The project has been years The new terminal was CONTINUED for community in the planning. funded by Eastland Group “The vision was to create ($2 million), Trust Tairawhiti ON PAGE 3 a place that reflects and ($5 million), and the VITAL GATEWAY: The vision behind the $12.5m Gisborne Airport terminal re-build was to create a place “that reflects and shares the unique stories of Gisborne”. Picture by Liam Clayton Tairāwhiti? Tell us here www.gdc.govt.nz/our-tairawhiti 33969-06 Comments close 2 October 2020 Paper version available. Please call 0800 653 800. GISBORNE RUATORIA WAIROA Local News ...... 1-5 Business ............10 Classifieds .........17 Sport ............ 20-24 Births & Deaths ...4 Opinion ..............11 Television ...........18 Weather .............23 9 771170 043005 TOMORROW National ...... 6-9, 16 World............ 12-15 Racing ................19 > 2 NEWS The Gisborne Herald • Monday, September 28, 2020 RECOVERY CONTINUES TEAM GAME: The faces behind the Tairawhiti Redeployment Programme (from left) lead communications manager Diana Dobson, talent co-ordinator Samantha Reckas, programme reporting and co-ordinating Steve Breen, MSD economic development adviser Ngtasha Leota, MSD lead contact Daljeet Cameron, former senior regional adviser for the Provincial Development Unit, Yvette Kinsella, programme manager Glenis Philip-Barbara and analyst David Jones. Picture by The Black Balloon TRP making ‘a world of difference’ to local community THE ripple effects of the Tairawhiti regional workforce plans, compiled by on our people are humming. People together for each participant. and has been extended through to mid- Economic Support Package’s Trust Tairawhiti. are working — whether they are “That personal touch makes all December in recognition of the inability Redeployment Programme are being Tairawhiti was the first region in redeployed or retained in their roles the difference. Knowing something in to get feet on the ground during that felt throughout the wider community, New Zealand to receive the funding, within those businesses supporting theory is one thing, but having one of time. says programme manager Glenis which was in response to the impact of the programme. the team at Turanga Ararau introduce Each of the projects is close to Philip-Barbara. Covid-19. “Everyone is earning a living so they you to the person who might be your hitting its FTE (Full-time Equivalent) As well as helping to put food on While initially for displaced forestry can look after their families, pay their next boss is the kind of next level goal. the table of the 231 participants, the workers, their industry rebounded bills, shop local and keep moving in support we are seeing.” The $14.6m re-metalling project is $23.755 million is flowing through 47 faster than anticipated, allowing the these very challenging times.” The re-metalling of local roads was at 47 FTEs, with a target of 50; the local businesses, into their families programme to help others who were Already, 33 people have moved on to a late-starter, having to wait out the $5.3m removal of hazardous trees and out to the community. displaced, unemployed or under- sustainable employment. winter storms. project has 62 FTEs on the books, Each of those businesses have employed. One of the big aims of the The next few months will see roads with a goal of 75; the $1.1m kaitiaki o found themselves on the receiving With 221 people already through the programme is to give participants the all over the district receive much- te whenua project has 50 FTEs with end of a healthy economic boost that programme, the average hourly rate tools, qualifications, confidence and needed attention, and while metal and a goal of 70 with Eastland Group’s would not have happened without the of $23.85 is just higher than the living support to go into sustainable and haulage is expensive, materials and $2m tree clearance from powerlines Government investment. wage ($22.10) and significantly better long-term employment. services are primarily sourced locally, having achieved its 25 FTE (full-time So far, 91 percent of the programme than the minimum wage ($17.70). “There is no shortage of jobs, with with 49 new people learning on the job. equivalent) goal. money has been spent locally. Ms Philip-Barbara said businesses the horticulture, forestry and civil The kaitiaki o te whenua project has The training component of the “That makes a world of difference to paying those higher hourly rates made construction sectors, in particular, employed the largest number under the programme, which is funded by the us locally,” Glenis Philip-Barbara said. a huge difference to the quality of life very keen to get introduced to our programme, with 71 through the books Ministry of Social Development, is The programme encompasses five of their employees. programme’s talent,” Ms Philip-Barbara so far, followed by the removal of charging along, too, with plenty of new projects, with Gisborne District Council “We know that not everyone is in a said. hazardous trees project, which has 62. qualifications achieved. managing three — the removal of position to pay people the Living Wage, “There is a lot that goes into “These are all good local people, The programme is funded through hazardous trees from local roads, the but those who do make an important ensuring each person has the affected by things out of their control, the Ministry of Business, Innovation re-metalling of rural roads and kaitiaki difference to our entire community. right tools. Things like licences, brave enough to try something new and Employment, administered by o te whenua (caretakers of the land). “It means more money into the qualifications, a CV . are all needed.” and working hard in their new jobs,” Ms the Provincial Development Unit and The remaining two are the clearance system, creating more opportunity for The pastoral care component of the Philip-Barbara said. managed by Gisborne District Council. of trees from power lines which is people at every level. TRP — provided by Turanga Ararau The programme was set up during All those on the programme come managed by Eastland Group, and “The businesses training and taking — plays a vital role in bringing it all New Zealand’s Covid lockdown period through MSD. Tairawhiti finalists in 2020 Biosecurity Awards Get your TAIRAWHITI has two finalists in the children taking part with the addition of and community groups, businesses, Gisborne Herald 2020 Biosecurity Awards for outstanding the Kura (School) Award. government agencies and research contribution to protecting New Zealand’s Judging panel chairman Dr John organisations. home-delivered environment from pests and diseases. Hellstrom said the efforts of all the “The Biosecurity Awards are a fantastic Department of Conservation East entrants was outstanding. opportunity to celebrate some of the Coast ranger Graeme Atkins of Ngati “It was really hard to pick only three exceptional contributions that so many Porou and the Whaia Titirangi project finalists in each category and there was New Zealanders make to safeguard our — a partnership between Ngati Oneone a lot of thoughtful debate among the biosecurity system,” said Penny Nelson, and Gisborne District Council to care for judging panel. head of Biosecurity New Zealand. Titirangi/Kaiti Hill — are finalists for the “There were also many examples of “Every entrant deserves recognition Te Tira Whakamataki Maori award.