PremiumPremiumBusinessGovt may act on too many farm-forestry conversionsIncreased forestry is a key government policy.18 Jun 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Bulldozer with faulty exhaust likely started 400ha fireBulldozer owner surprised at finding, saying he felt fire was caused by a cigarette butt.17 Jun 10:00 PM
BDBDBusinessMPs move to prevent forestry price controlsControversial legislation is heading back to parliament after being rushed out the door.16 Jun 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Putting a cap on emissionsParliament takes another step towards creating a trading scheme to fight climate change.11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionComment: Faltering forestry risks NZ's climate strategyGlobal headwinds are lining up against New Zealand's one billion trees policy.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand164 job losses at Marsden Pt wood plantUnion slams Carter Holt Harvey's plan to make more than two thirds of workers redundant.10 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFrom the chief executive: Use existing expertise to help country recover - Scion's Julian ElderView from the top: Circular economy offers great opportunity for New Zealand's future.06 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFrom the chief executive: Red Stag's Marty Verry advocates for wood first policyView from the top: Verry says this is a chance to embrace wood first policies fully.05 Jun 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessHow log export-centric focus hurts the environmentKeeping more logs for New Zealand mills offers carbon economic benefits.05 Jun 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRoger Partridge: Shane Jones's forestry Bill will strangle investment, harm economyCOMMENT: Jones' Bill runs counter to the best interests of forest owners.03 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandApprenticeship fees scrapped from July 1How the Government will spend $1.6 billion on trades training.02 Jun 01:34 AM
CompaniesGovt reveals new cap, emissions budget, in ETS reformThe Government has announced a fresh reforms to one of NZ's biggest climate policy levers.01 Jun 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGavin Evans: Crunch coming for forestry policyComment: MPs considering rushed and flawed legislation.01 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian Stanley: Forestry is our lost opportunity to recover from Covid 19 coronavirusComment: NZ, as the last country with open export of logs, is giving locals a raw deal.27 May 05:00 PM
BDBDBusinessForest regulations put Ernslaw One expansion projects on holdPotential powers the government is seeking labelled "absurd" by Ernslaw One boss.27 May 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumMarketsPort bosses question power-flexing in new Govt BillPort chief executives highly critical of Shane Jones' proposed forestry legislation.25 May 05:53 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessForestry reforms a risk to investor confidence - TimberlandsNew rules are being rushed through Parliament.24 May 07:37 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessForeign forest interests test Shane Jones' Kiwi job defenceShane Jones draws line in sand over foreign forestry attack on his Kiwi job defence.23 May 08:29 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUp to 325 jobs are on the line at Carter Holt HarveyMore than 300 jobs are on the line at Carter Holt Harvey's LVL plant in Ruakaka.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLooming recession tipped to boost polytechsPolytech and wānanga domestic enrolments forecast to jump 33 per cent.19 May 06:20 AM
BusinessCarter Holt Harvey proposes to chop workforce at Marsden Point in halfFirm confirmed it had begun consultation with staff.19 May 02:55 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDon't pick 'wood-first' favourites - Concrete NZFavouring one industry could cost jobs in others, the Government has been warned.09 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentTee-off time for American billionaire's second golfing ventureIt's tee-off time for Kayne's second project to bring two new courses to NZ.08 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Wood-first' policy could create 3000 jobs nationwideBusiness chambers and forestry leaders want new publicly-funded projects to use wood.05 May 10:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rotorua businesses nervous about opening up in level 3Optimism and dread in equal measure for businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Apr 07:12 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWood processors running out of logsWood processors are hoping for a quick return to harvesting next week.21 Apr 09:07 PM
New ZealandLockdown stand-off: Kids not as contagious says Bloomfield; childcare centres refuse to reopenSome childcare centres will stay closed, but most schools will open on April 29.20 Apr 04:54 PM
New ZealandKiwis react to lockdown latest'Here's to a solid two weeks getting Uber Eats.'20 Apr 05:11 AM
New ZealandDos and don'ts of level 3: A back-to-basics guide of what's allowedAll we need is the high sign from the PM this week.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand emissions barely budge, transport cuts urgedNew Zealand's gross emissions have increased 24 per cent since 1990.15 Apr 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCovid-19: Crunch time for KiwifruitWhy the week after Easter is such a crucial time for our key export.12 Apr 07:00 AM
BDBDMarketsForester urges focus on restart, jobsPent-up demand for logs is strong in China, so why not resume harvesting?09 Apr 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumMarketsForesters, processors readying for restart"The longer we leave it, the more of a shortage there is going to be," industry says.06 Apr 03:09 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Wairoa forestry 'scaring the hell out of this community'Wairoa's forestry fear. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Apr 09:35 PM