The three individuals and nine of the companies facing WorkSafe charges in the wake of the Whakaari eruption have appeared at Whakatāne District Court – and argued no pleas should be entered.
The Employers and Manufacturers Association says the government’s announcement of a new fund to replace the Provincial Growth Fund is good news for the economic recovery of the regions.
Intense community and media interest in the next Whakaari WorkSafe prosecution hearing is expected to see the Whakatane District Court crammed to its limits – so much so the Ministry of Justice wil
An affordable solution that brings fast digital access to rural Eastern Bay residents has been proposed by Toi EDA to leverage the existing fibre connections to the region’s schools.