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1 Billion Trees Projects to Bring Jobs and Kick-Start Tairāwhiti Economy

from Devdiscourse, June 12, 2020

1 Billion Trees Projects to Bring Jobs and Kick-Start Tairāwhiti Economy Devdiscourse, June 12, 2020 One Billion Trees funding of more than $1.5 million for six innovative projects will bring employment and kick-start the Tairāwhiti economy following the COVID-19 lockdown, New Zealand Forestry Minister Shane Jones says. One Billion Trees grants of more than $89,300 have been provided to Abushman Contracts Ltd, a Māori-owned forestry silviculture business which has developed the Paiaka Forestry Introductory Programme. Through this, 10 forestry workers whose jobs have been affected by COVID-19 will have the chance to gain NZQA credits and access wrap-around whānau-led wellbeing support. READ MORE

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