Jobs for Nature: Government's $1.4m for Bay of Plenty conservation jobs described as 'lifeline'
22 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM
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Te Mana o Ngāti Rangitihi Trust chairman Leith Comer said the project was a "wonderful initiative". Photo / File
An initiative that will see $1.4 million in Government money pumped into creating conservation jobs in the Bay of Plenty has been described as a "lifeline".
Announced today, the funding for the three new Jobs
for Nature projects has been welcomed by two Bay iwi leaders, with a tourism operator hit by border closures also set to benefit.
Conservation minister Kiri Allan said up to 30 people will be employed in the projects that will boost conservation efforts in Bay of Plenty spots including Mt Tarawera, Okere Falls and Kaingaroa.