The CountryNew changes to forestry regulations post Cyclone GabrielleRegulations have been tightened to reduce damage of downstream communities.03 Oct 04:13 AM
The CountrySwiss plan to convert Otago farm to forestry turned downApplication one of first made under benefit test for conversion of farmland to forestry.02 Oct 09:38 PM
The CountryLive: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underwayLandslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.22 Sep 02:30 AM
The CountryTwo of first three applications declined under new farm to forest rulesOne consent granted was for UK company Enterprise Investments Limited.01 Sep 04:12 AM
The CountryCarbon credits: Biden administration to spend US$150m to help small forest ownersThe goal is to protect more tracts of US forest to help fight climate change.22 Aug 10:41 PM
The CountryGrieving father takes private prosecution against forestry company after son's deathThe man, 24, was hit by a nine-kilogram D-shackle which came towards him "like a missile".22 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryIncrease in sheep and beef farm to forestry conversion - reportUpdated report shows an increase in scale and pace of farmland purchased for forestry.08 Aug 10:40 PM
The Country'Death by a thousand cuts': Mangrove removal for marina angers enviromentalistsA previous campaign was launched 30 years ago to protect the mangroves.08 Aug 10:11 PM
The CountryFeilding tractor technician Nick Fargher to compete in BrisbaneHe will compete for the John Deere Construction and Forestry Technician Award.03 Aug 02:54 AM
The Country'A lot of talk, no action' East Coast residents demand forestry changeThe report warned the region had less than 10 years before felling caused land collapse.02 Aug 12:38 AM
The CountryForestry sector pleased by ETS changes, but not confidentForest Owners Association says ETS reset not enough to restore confidence in the sector.27 Jul 09:06 PM
OpinionMarcus Musson: Light at the end of the forestry tunnelComment: Most in the industry knew the oversupply situation was very short-term.20 Jul 12:24 AM
The CountryClimate change: Just two in 10 NZ forest owners taking ‘direct measures’ to adapt, study findsMajor study finds most NZ foresters are aware of climate risks but fewer are adapting.15 Jul 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOur forests and our future are entwinedOPINION: We are going to need more forests - both exotics and indigenous -as carbon sinks.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'We are a community in crisis': Gisborne mayorTairāwhiti Gisborne has had three states of emergency this year alone.13 Jul 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySolar farming interest increasesBut it's also a controversial option.10 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryForestry group slams ETS reform as 'vandalism'Climate Forestry Association CEO Andrew Cushen says the system is already working.09 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNZ economy faces hit as export prices slumpMeat and log prices falling on slow Chinese demand.05 Jul 05:25 AM
The CountryCourse gets people ready for workforceThe graduates received a New Zealand Level 2 certificate.04 Jul 11:00 PM
The CountryOIO approves sales of four farms for conversion to forestryThe four farms cover more than 2000 hectares.02 Jul 08:28 PM
The Country'Wall of silence': WorkSafe official admits fatality probe stalled by lack of evidence'I just don’t have the information I need.'11 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'Wrecking lives': Forestry industry woes taking a tollGisborne-based forest contracting business owner pulls the pin on his 23-year-old company.30 May 11:12 PM
The Country'Something needs to change now': Forestry contractors at breaking point“We employ thousands of people, and we cannot keep operating at a loss."29 May 09:54 PM
The CountryFieldays Forestry Hub returns for 2023 showThe Fieldays Forestry Hub will again feature when Fieldays 2023 returns from June 14-17.25 May 03:00 AM
The CountryGovt investing 3.6m to stop land erosion and protect against extreme weatherRatepayers will be contributing more than $18 million to the ongoing work.22 May 05:00 PM
The CountryRates debate: Fed Farmers unhappy with proposed increase“Unlike many other submitters, we are actually asking you to do less."18 May 05:00 PM
The CountryNgāti Porou say failure to act on forestry slash inquiry not an optionIwi leader Selwyn Parata wants action, not more kōrero.14 May 11:29 PM
The CountryTairāwhiti residents thankful for forestry after cyclone damageIt follows a report into the devastation caused by slash during Cyclone Gabrielle.14 May 10:39 PM
The CountryThe slash report: Call for halt to production forestry in erosion zonesA report says there are just 5-10 years to "turn this environmental disaster around".11 May 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMayor fears impact of carbon farming on rural communities"....it’s land that should never have been taken out of forestry in the first place".10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMartin Williams: Can mānuka heal the land?Opinion: Mānuka wouldn't just be a band-aid, but a whole new layer of skin.09 May 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe Gabrielle tree: Mānuka touted as Hawke's Bay looks for flood preventionWhen Bola struck, the response was to plant pine. Would a different tree have been better?09 May 11:22 PM
The CountryDive in log prices making harvesting uneconomic"Prices are much below where they should be to achieve a reasonable return."08 May 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIkea-linked Dutch forestry giants buy 1600ha more landMinisterial inquiry into destructive slash examining what needs to change.03 May 05:30 AM
