28-04-2025
Memorial buoy monument unveiled in Napier as port victims recalled on Workers Memorial Day
Among his roles, Taana has since been involved in many discussions with Maritime NZ, which now oversees portside health and safety. 'I guess you can call me a consultant,' he said.
Baker had been working in sawmilling for about five years before he started at the port, and said at first it was 'a bit overwhelming' being on the wharves where his father died the day before his 50th birthday.
He said he soon overcame the trepidation, pleased to see the commitment at the port to safer conditions and realising the changes that had been made over the years.
Napier Port CEO Todd Dawson said Workers Memorial Day is a reminder that everyone in the workplace needs to remain vigilant about risks to health and safety, and it is a 'collective responsibility everyone returns home safe at the end of the day'.
