Friday, 17 February 2023 09:08

T&G assessing cyclone damage

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One of the country’s largest apple packer and exporter, T&G Global is assessing damage to its facilities in Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne.


In a statement to the New Zealand Stock Exchange this morning, T&G Global chief executive Gareth Edgecombe says Cyclone Gabrielle has caused a considerable amount of damage to parts of New Zealand.


T&G Global’s immediate priority is the safety and welfare of its people, seasonal team members, partner growers and the community, he says.


“In Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne, the cyclone has impacted key infrastructure, with power and telecommunication outages, and some roads and bridges impassable.


“Some flooding has occurred in T&G’s and our partner growers’ apple orchards, and T&G’s Whakatu post-harvest facility does not currently have power.


“Detailed assessments of all facilities are underway and this will be completed over the coming week, as access to some orchards opens up.”


Edgecombe says a further market update will be made following the completion of the assessment.

 

For assistance, contact:

  • Farmers needing support around dealing with floods are encouraged to visit the MPI website Dealing with floods | NZ Government (mpi.govt.nz)
  • DairyNZ: 0800 4 DairyNZ (0800 432 479 69)
  • Beef + Lamb New Zealand: 0800 BEEFLAMB (0800 233 352)
  • Federated Farmers: 0800 FARMING (0800 327 646)
  • Horticulture New Zealand: 0508 467 869
  • Farmers can contact their local Rural Support Trust on 0800 RURAL HELP or 0800 787 254

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