Imogen BrophyLocal Democracy Reporter·Gisborne Herald·29 Jul, 2026 05:00 AM3 mins to read‌Ashtra Warren Hillman (left) has taken on a fulltime council role through a programme delivered by Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz and Carmen Hihi. Photo / Gisborne District CouncilA Gisborne job programme assisted 31 young people into employment over the past year, while the initiative helped 1000 people find work nationwide.The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs programme, run by Local Government New Zealand and the Ministry of Social Development, supports those aged 16 to 24 into work.

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