On 26th April MPI sponsored a facilitated workshop to get ideas from industry leaders on how to achieve more domestic wood processing. While many well-canvassed issues were reaffirmed, the very fact that so many forest growers and processor leaders were willing to participate alongside each other and officials was a sign that the opportunities are real.
READ MORENew Zealand mills producing sawn timber from unpruned logs report steady domestic sales while not as spectacular as last year in some regions.
READ MOREThe latest New Zealand Greenhouse Gas Inventory for 1990-2016 released in April shows an increase in gross emissions of 20 percent since 1990.
READ MORECFGC New Zealand is investing in NZ forests and the wood products supply chain to provide sustainably better forest returns. It has invested in five industrial parks and has eight more planned.
READ MOREScion recently conducted a survey among ordinary citizens concerning their views on issues and opportunities in the forestry industry.
READ MOREAs a follow-up to the industry census of cable logging operations last undertaken in 2012, a comprehensive survey of all harvesting operations currently operating in New Zealand is underway.
READ MOREAn innovative engineering solution to a critical forestry risk, lagged drum sleeves extend the life of wire rope and save lives and limbs in the process.
READ MOREIn February, 61 people who operate in the forestry industry were asked whether they see a more prosperous or a more challenging 12 months ahead.
READ MORENew Zealand’s key forest industry associations are supporting penalties imposed in the District Court against Bay of Plenty forest owner Whitikau Holdings and two harvesting contractors.
READ MOREA report commissioned by Westpac and carried out by EY and Vivid Economics has just been released that reinforces the common-sense logic that earlier action on reducing our NZ national net emissions will be less costly to the economy over the period up to 2050 than delaying action now and having to play catch-up with shock policy changes to get back on the Paris Agreement trajectory in 2030.
READ MORENew Zealand mills producing non-pruned lumber continue to work through a subdued domestic market with sales down on last year for Quarter 1. It is difficult to read the current market as some buyers may be increasing purchases before the lumber price rises in May.
READ MOREWestpac NZ recently released a Climate Change Impact Report prepared by EY assessing the impacts of climate change on the New Zealand economy. The report modelled two scenarios:
READ MOREOn the 5th and 6th March, Liam Dine and Sarah Orton attended a New Zealand Association of Resource Management (NZARM) workshop in the East Coast region. This workshop was the first of it’s kind to be run by the NZARM, and its purpose was to enhance collaboration and idea sharing between resource managers, whilst examining some real-world scenarios in the field.
READ MOREPF Olsen welcomes the addition of a significant new estate to the PF Olsen FSC Group Certification Scheme.
READ MOREWhen McKay and Olsen 32 were announced the winners of the 2017 Top Crew for Safety at the 2018 Safe Start Up breakfast a sharp looking team (dressed in their new 2018 shirt, designed by the crew) led by Mike and Denise made their way to the stage.
READ MOREWelcome Tim Williamson to the Canterbury office.
READ MOREThis well-located forest near Gisborne is offered as a single rotation forestry right only.
READ MOREAfter 19 years in the role it is time for some fresh thinking to continue the journey of the company.
READ MOREMany in the New Zealand forest industry have a “wait and see” approach to their business.
READ MORENZU prices have softened somewhat through the end of February and into March.
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