Facilitator Appointed in Clash over Slash in Gisborne

Facilitator appointed in clash over slash in Gisborne

The government has told Gisborne District Council its approach to the forestry industry over managing slash and sediment is too tough.

You’re scaring off forestry investors, Minister tells Gisborne council

Over the past three years the council has started taking a harder line on forestry companies that failed to comply with resource consent conditions.

Government appoints facilitator to restore confidence in Tairāwhiti forestry

Forestry Minister Todd McClay is appointing a Facilitator to advise the Government on what further support or intervention may be needed around forestry in Tairāwhiti. “I have written to the Gisborne District Council to inform them of the decision to appoint a Facilitator. Doug Leeder, former Chair of Bay of Plenty Regional Council and former Chair of Local Government New Zealand’s Regional Sector Group has been appointed. Mr Leeder has signific…