Shane Jones. Photo: Getty ImagesPeople on the dole and those before the courts could provide some of the labour needed to implement the Government's One Billion Trees project, says Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones. The $3 billion regional development fund would also benefit Tauranga. Jones said there was an outstanding proposal on development of a hub to cope with passengers off visiting ocean liners. Geoff Shirtcliffe said if he could go and plant trees he would while Patricia Mikaere said it would create employment, improve our environment and maintain our clean green image.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 29, 2018 22:32 UTC