New ZealandSale of Hawke’s Bay forest nets $4m for councilTararua District Council has sold a forest. Now other assets are headed for the market.20 Dec 11:38 PM
New ZealandLydia Edwards sentenced to community work for aiding migrant visa breachesLydia Noi Edwards was sentenced to 90 hours' community work and her company fined $15,600.19 Dec 02:07 AM
New ZealandWhy this forestry project is a 'win-win for animals and farmers'Silvopastoral systems are a form of agroforestry involving livestock grazing on pasture.19 Dec 01:53 AM
New Zealand'Dad lived in his boots': Daughter's tribute to forestry worker killed doing the job he lovedTia Rissetto, a man with the 'biggest heart', leaves behind 12 grandchildren.17 Dec 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Low point' – new data to confirm NZ back in recessionData due this Thursday will update the nation's third-quarter economic performance.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay's economic future relies heavily on six industries (and tourism isn't one): ReportTourism has been left off a top-six list of industries to drive Hawke's Bay's economy.14 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Significant opportunity': Could forestry waste power Hawke's Bay industry?Report says forestry waste to biofuel could heat industrial and commercial operations.13 Dec 05:00 PM
BusinessReturn to growth: MPI sees big lift in exports in 2025MPI expects to see a rebound in New Zealand's primary sector exports in 2025.11 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne council slaps Aratu Forests with fresh enforcement orderAratu Forests receives a second enforcement order application in five months.05 Dec 04:15 AM
New Zealand'Playing with Lego': Criticism of Govt's plan for fewer trees on farms'It’s trying to fix a problem that’s not there,' the Forest Owners' Association says.04 Dec 09:10 PM
New ZealandGovt announces sweeping changes to limit farm-to-forestry conversionsGovt says measures will protect productive farmland and allow sustainable forestry growth.04 Dec 02:32 AM
New ZealandCould biochar be the wonder product for forestry and farming?Charcoal-like product is made from smouldering woody offcuts in large kilns.02 Dec 01:33 AM
New ZealandGisborne council faces challenges with proposed new national forestry standardsGisborne councillors worry new NES-CF will limit local control over forestry regulations.28 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandStudents 'in tears': Proposal to axe 'invaluable' apprenticeshipThe Waipā campus in Rotorua is 'the only facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere'.24 Nov 06:05 PM
New ZealandLogging firm in receivership ordered to pay $330k for worker's death - but can't afford a fineJake William Duncan died on a Hawke's Bay forestry site in 2021.21 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandBats thrive in Tairāwhiti: How Aratu Forests is protecting themBats found in Tairāwhiti's Aratu Forests; management plan enhances their protection.20 Nov 03:10 AM
Business'A lot of angry people': Workers at NZ's largest paper mill told of plans to halt productionMany workers chose to walk out of a meeting at Kinleith Mill this morning.19 Nov 11:25 PM
New ZealandCyclone heroes celebrated at Hawke's Bay Forestry Awards'Forestry people opened roads, towed gear through flooded rivers.'17 Nov 11:33 PM
New ZealandTrump, tariffs, and NZ's forestry industry: Marcus MussonSponsored content: Fingers crossed Europeans get a hankering for Chinese-made furniture.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Right thing to do': Forester selling woodchip to fuel local biomass market'The benefits for us have not been financial, I’ll put that upfront.'13 Nov 08:32 PM
New ZealandOpinion: Why hasn't the Government acted on carbon farming?OPINION: Finn Ross & James Robbie say irreversible damage happening to rural communities.06 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessAviation fuel from waste wood viable in Aotearoa: Air NZ, LanzajetA study suggested the industry could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars a year.29 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandVirtual reality forest simulations to help train recruitsScion portfolio leader says the tool combines science, technology and gamification.29 Oct 03:59 PM
New ZealandWarning for Whaka Forest users as harvesting set to beginEnter an unauthorised area and you could be prosecuted.24 Oct 09:43 PM
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
