October 6, 2005
Old friends in Whakatane
While in Whakatane we were really lucky to catch up with Joe Harawera from the group Sawmill Workers Against Poisons. Joe and Greenpeace have had a long relationship fighting for justice for sawmill workers and the environment in Whakatane that have been poisoned by timber treatment processes over the years.
Joe's efforts and those of his fellow workers are inspirational. It has been a long struggle but they are finally starting to see some justice being done. You can read more about their campaign here.
