The CountryWairoa forestry block hit by 570% rates rise sparks call for cap1100-hectare block near Wairoa's annual rates skyrocketed from $30,000 a year to $200,000.10 Feb 07:52 PM
The Country'Difficult extraction conditions' increasing wood debris clean-up costsThe amount of wood debris removed from Tairāwhiti waterways has decreased.09 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumThe Country'A nice round number': Ikea owner sets sights on 100,000ha of local forestsIngka already owns about 43,000ha of New Zealand forest worth $648m.01 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumThe CountryForestry shake-up: PF Olsen and Forest360 join forces in major merger12 Dec 01:47 AM
The CountryPunctured lungs, shattered ribs: Warning after severe injuries in risky storm clean-ups10 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryDignity on the job: New partnerships bringing period care to worksitesUrban Homes apprentice Sydney Gill says the change saves time and normalises talk. 09 Dec 05:05 PM
The CountryNorthland hit harder than most by climate change, report findsThe report finds almost 40% of Northlanders live in high deprivation areas.09 Dec 12:00 AM
The CountryPine forest owner praises response as 5ha Hawke's Bay blaze containedThe fire was detected early by one of Pan Pac's contractors.08 Dec 10:58 PM
The CountryA district 'swallowed' by pine trees: Fears over Ikea forestsSince 2020, Ikea has converted six Central Hawke’s Bay farms into pine forestry.04 Dec 08:51 PM
The CountryFinal ETS auction of the year fails to sell a single carbon unit2025 is the second calendar year in which all four quarterly ETS auctions have failed.03 Dec 09:44 PM
The CountryLong-serving governor steps down from major farming businessWhatarangi Murphy-Peehi has served Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation for 41 years.02 Dec 08:06 PM
The Country'More than a name change': Kaingaroa Tipu marks new forestry eraThe new 145ha Rerewhakaaitu Nursery will produce millions of seedlings a year.29 Nov 02:30 AM
OpinionMarcus MussonMarcus Musson: Log prices stay flat as weak China demand and ETS reforms hit confidence OPINION: NZU values plunged 20% after the Government signalled ETS reform.21 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country'Environmental disaster': Farmers warn of pig and pine crisisFederated Farmers says land conversions to pine forests are fuelling a feral pig surge.21 Nov 04:00 PM
Rural business'Win for nature': Court rejects Ruataniwha groundwater appealThe decision reduces the Central Hawke's Bay farm’s capacity to produce food.19 Nov 09:36 PM
The CountryFarmers call for tougher forestry rules after Pōrangahau fireFire crews battled the Pōrangahau blaze for days before it was contained.31 Oct 12:50 AM
The CountryLand use transition 'needed' but questions remain around economics for forestry stakeholderThe plan could see up to 100,000ha of erosion-prone land permanently replanted.28 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryPōrangahau fires largely contained after spreading to pines planned for Ikea furnitureThe largest fire is likely to cause headaches for firefighters for at least a week.22 Oct 03:46 AM
The CountryIkea parent expands Northland forestry footprintAbout 3000ha of indigenous forest will be set aside for conservation.20 Oct 08:41 PM
The CountryNew rules aim to cut forestry deaths after grim 2024 safety recordWorkSafe released the code in August after consulting with stakeholders. 18 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryForestry’s finest to face off at Gisborne A&P ShowCrowds can see precision log stacking live as contest joins show's range of attractions.16 Oct 04:34 AM
The Country‘Focus on sustainably grown timber’: Ikea company buys forests in NorthIngka Investments' 12,900ha deal covers nine forests, subject to OIO approval.15 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryGisborne District Council says Mangaroa Station sets example for sustainable land useMangaroa Station’s plantings from the 1960s still protect the land today.13 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryForestry’s new Govt 'bridge' to help with policy shiftsRay Hook will act as a bridge between forest landowners and the Government.10 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryThe march of the wallaby: Eradication drive begins on Dunedin's doorstepSince 2011, 22 wallaby sightings have been reported around Dunedin.02 Oct 09:00 PM
The Country'Disruptive': US hits NZ timber with 10% tariff, industry warns of major impactThe US bought $370m worth of New Zealand radiata pine products in 2024.01 Oct 04:33 AM
The Country'A bit of relief': Timber industry welcomes 10% US tariffThe United States is New Zealand's third-largest export market and continues to grow.01 Oct 03:24 AM
The CountryWood-fired future: Bioenergy sector eyes green energy boomWoody biomass from forestry or wood processing could be turned into bioenergy.29 Sep 08:44 PM
