New ZealandAfforestation rate affecting stock numbers: Beef + Lamb NZBeef + Lamb NZ warns the afforestation of 261,000ha of farmland is unsustainable.24 Oct 08:50 PM
New ZealandForestry Minister Todd McClay says forestry rule changes by councils must be 'evidence based'Forestry Minister Todd McClay wants council changes to be 'evidence-based'.21 Oct 10:53 PM
New ZealandAratu Forests plans $500k debris nets after cyclone damage in Tairāwhiti'We have learnt much from the cyclones and are determined to keep improving,' CEO says.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFighting words for forestry from Jones at regional summitRegional Development Minister Shane Jones affirms forestry's importance to Tairāwhiti.17 Oct 03:24 AM
New ZealandMarcus Musson: Positive signs from China but forest owners should hold the high-fivesSponsored content: Don’t go out and plan that trip to the Bahamas yet.11 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-toShane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne cross-sector group established to guide landowners of highly erodible landForestry Minister Todd McClay said a range of tools would be available with the changes.03 Oct 11:55 PM
RetailTairāwhiti forestry decline hits local economyGisborne businesses are struggling as the region grapples with a decline in forestry.01 Oct 12:52 AM
New ZealandForestry not to blame for Smithfield meatworks closure, industry saysNZ Forest Owners Association says production forestry area has decreased in last 20 years.30 Sep 09:38 PM
New ZealandExplained: The 'excessive red tape' behind Timaru meatworks closureAbout 600 people could lose their jobs.29 Sep 11:03 PM
New ZealandProposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'29 Sep 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentAll-hands Alliance Timaru meeting 'not going to be about beautifying site': Meatworkers UnionMeat co-operative CEO won't comment.26 Sep 04:19 AM
New ZealandMarcus Musson: Spring has sprung but log prices haven'tSponsored content: Opinion - log and lamb prices have a lot in common this month.20 Sep 05:00 PM
ManufacturingOji confirms mill closure, 75 jobs lostThe company has experienced a range of issues including high energy costs.17 Sep 08:22 PM
New ZealandResearch centre questioned again over where it puts fundingThe Marlborough Research Centre put $20,000 into New Zealand Dryland Forests.13 Sep 03:50 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentMarty Verry: More forestry mills will closeOPINION: Three things need to change or we'll lose more timber mills.11 Sep 11:43 PM
New ZealandForestry sector's claims of council inexperience disputed by local environmentalistsEnvironmentalists say forestry industry needs to look at its own failings.11 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWinstone blames power prices for mill closureWinstone says its two central North Island mills will close indefinitely.10 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandCutting edge: Forestry experts to present to NasaScion scientists develop cutting-edge pipeline for accurate tree carbon measurements.10 Sep 01:10 AM
New ZealandEnvironmentalists and farmers question Govt proposals on forestry rulesForestry Minister cites 'unworkable regulatory burden' as a reason for proposed changes.06 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLarge cyclone-damaged farm in Hawke's Bay to be converted to forestryThe Italian buyer of a cyclone-hit Rissington farm wants to convert it to forestry.02 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandFarmers v foresters amid allegations of stock shooting, poor pest managementLandowners hope forestry companies will step up after allegations aired at public meeting.27 Aug 09:53 PM
New ZealandGisborne council wins legal battles, but who pays the fines?Environmentalists question if forestry companies or insurance pays penalties.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandReplacing farms with forests: What's driving the trend?Researchers say results raise concerns but aren't a prediction of an unavoidable future.22 Aug 02:27 AM
New ZealandTrapped under a 1-tonne log: 'I rang my partner to say goodbye in case I didn’t make it'Ian Sime can no longer do the work he loves, but from his knockback came an idea.21 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandForestry groups welcome ETS resetOptimism about Govt's approach to stabilising the market, NZ Institute of Forestry says.21 Aug 05:00 PM
EnergyHigh energy prices threaten 230 jobs at Winstone Pulp InternationalIf the plan goes ahead 230 people would lose their jobs.20 Aug 06:55 AM
ConstructionAndrew Reding appointed Fletcher Building chief executiveHe has held roles at Graeme Hart's Rank Group in the US.19 Aug 08:48 PM
New ZealandMarcus Musson: Supply and demand causing issues for log exportsOPINION: Quarter three started with August prices down about $4/cu m from July.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil roading team fighting forestry crunchMaintaining the seal on rural roads has been under pressure 'for several years'.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCourt ruling against forest company welcomedThe court said the company must cease discharging woody debris and sediment.13 Aug 09:18 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionGraeme Hart’s Carter Holt Harvey Equities liquidated in group overhaulThe liquidation is being carried out as part of the rationalisation of the group.'12 Aug 09:29 PM
ManufacturingMajor energy users grapple with very high power pricesSome major energy users say ruinous prices are making them lose faith in the Government.06 Aug 11:47 PM
New ZealandDigger operator who died in Kaingaroa Forest incident namedWorkSafe is investigating the Ōpōtiki man's death on Wednesday.02 Aug 03:24 AM
