New ZealandFast turnover forestry for green energy could transform Northland economyShort rotation forestry could help reignite Marsden Pt.23 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandCould short-rotation forestry unlock NZ's green energy future?A two-year study sheds light on short-rotation forestry opportunities for regional NZ.20 May 08:38 PM
New ZealandIwi, forest manager call time on illegal rubbish dumping in Far North nature spot'I won’t tolerate this rubbish and lack of respect for the environment,' says iwi leader.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandForestry firms argue against rate hikes, citing already high paymentsResidents say forestry firms should boost payments for debris clean-up and road repairs.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne council seeks locals for crucial erosion control groupThe Ūawa Group seeks community members, to consider Tairāwhiti's land and water future.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato heli-saw to transform forestry, electricity sectorsTLC will continue to trial the heli-saw technology this month in Piopio.15 May 06:30 AM
New ZealandHeli-saw: Helicopter tree-trimming trialTLC's first trial of the heli-saw — a specialised tree-trimming saw hanging from a helicopter — in a forestry block in Kuratau near Taupō. Video / The Lines Company Te KūitiWatch15 May 12:55 AM
New ZealandForest manager: International demand for pruned logs at an all-time high"Things are fundamentally changed in my view, in China."14 May 10:34 PM
New Zealand'Unsettling time': 30 jobs proposed to go at forestry research institute ScionCEO says it doesn't have enough work in the pipeline to retain current staffing levels.14 May 03:22 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGovt fails to calm carbon market jitters, flagging forestry reviewIt is unsure of the impact land use rule changes will have on how many trees are planted.08 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessExports up, imports down in March - so should we be happy?Imports take a tumble, kiwifruit and apples get country out of deficit.24 Apr 12:40 AM
New ZealandAnother Gisborne forestry company loses accreditationTwo Gisborne forestry companies have lost sustainability certifications within two months.21 Apr 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessProductivity fails to fire: Why are Kiwis working more for less?Red tape and New Zealand's reliance on dairy cop some of the blame.18 Apr 12:15 AM
New ZealandForesters awards: Hawke’s Bay family claims North Island foresters awardIt's a generational thing at remote Waiwhare in the eastern shadows of the Kaweka Ranges.17 Apr 01:28 AM
New ZealandA new home for Piquet Hill FarmsAfter more than half a century on Te Akau hill country, Piquet Hill Farms is moving.29 Mar 03:59 PM
New ZealandNZ forestry 'struck to our knees' by weak demand from ChinaNZ log inventories have piled up due to very weak demand from China in recent months.27 Mar 07:56 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWho is behind the up to $1 billion in claims against Norske Skog's Tasman mill?The now-shuttered mill had faced environmental complaints going back decades.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFieldays waiting in the wingsThe 56th iteration of the event will feature more than 1000 exhibitors.21 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsNZ still spending more than it earns - but the deficit shrinks as tourists returnThe goods deficit narrowed as we imported less, despite falling export returns.19 Mar 10:58 PM
New ZealandChainsaw-wielding suspect found guilty of cutting illegal forest trackAccused argued he was clearing a fallen tree – but a judge didn't buy it.16 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandRetail spending in Coromandel not keeping up with inflationWhile visitor numbers were up, local infrastructure was put under severe pressure.11 Mar 05:30 PM
New ZealandTrucking company chasing former mayor Stan Semenoff for unpaid debtThe Multispares claim was advertised last week in the NZ Gazette.10 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand'It gave me the screaming heebies': Northlander nearly pushed off road by truck amid Brynderwyns closureTrucks versus cars during the Brynderwyns closure - what are officials doing this time?06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAudits on forestry practices will improve: industryInternational attention is continuing to hone in on forestry practices on the East Coast.05 Mar 09:38 PM
New ZealandWaikato Chamber of Commerce expands to South WaikatoChamber CEO said there was lots of interest from local business owners for connections.05 Mar 04:51 AM
New Zealand'Excessive': Govt launches independent review of forestry ETS costsForestry Minister Todd McClay says owners have complained of 'excessive costs'.29 Feb 08:43 PM
New ZealandNightmare for elm trees in Te AwamutuA fatal and fast-spreading tree fungus has been discovered in Waipa.29 Feb 03:20 AM
New Zealand'World's most predictable problem': SH1 Brynderwyns closure angers truckiesA group representing NZ trucking firms is calling for long-term transport planning.23 Feb 04:58 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEast Coast's forestry nightmare: One year after Cyclone GabrielleMore than 160,000 tonnes of debris have been removed but foresters have a bigger worry.15 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandExplained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fireWith most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.14 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandOverseas company spends $25m on 1800ha of Northland farmland for forestry'We really need to be looking at what is the long-term forestry future.'06 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessThe value of financial assets owned by 10 big post-settlement iwiAsset returns decreased and half the iwi reported financial losses.05 Feb 04:02 PM
New Zealand'Accounting anomaly': Forests in Hawke's Bay to pay less in rates than some homes?Plans to shake-up Hawke’s Bay Regional Council rates is attracting criticism.24 Jan 05:07 AM
New Zealand'Extremely dangerous': Tree feller didn't bother with safety plan because it was too expensiveJudge says the contractor is a 'law unto himself'.23 Jan 11:23 PM
