No 'farming versus forestry approach' for northern Hawke's Bay
HBRC insists its land-use report isn't a nail in the coffin for farming.
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Forestry hands down on profitability
Trees on the poorer 50 per cent of the farm outstripped sheep and beef on profitability.
Marcus Musson takes stand against the haters
The need for informed discussion around land use conversion has never been so important.
Raukūmara Forest to be restored
Years of lobbying pays off for Raukūmara Forest restoration groups after funding granted.
Does Waikato have better odds for economic recovery?
If Waikato Inc is right about a W-shaped economic recovery, a steep drop is ahead.
Comment: Why farmers are talking trees
Comment: Trees have become a hot topic with farmers lately, and with good reason.
Northport team vigilant with Covid-19 health and security
Northport is in a great position to support importers and exporters, says manager.
Region to benefit from One Billion Trees funding
The funding aims to create jobs and provide environmental and economic benefits.
Silence of the trees: Why the rise of forestry has farmers worried
The rise and rise of forestry is causing friction in rural areas.
Electric shock leaves worker with long-term injuries
A company has been fined after a mishap left a worker with long-term injuries.
Liam Dann: How land-based industries are saving the economy
Strong dairy, meat and fruit export returns have propped up the economy despite Covid-19
Forest owners to fund clean-up of debris, logs at Tolaga Bay
Beach in Uawa strewn with logs and debris from forestry operations up in the hills.
Farmers back moves to tighten up on forest planting
Farmers support Labour's plan to curtail conversion of pastoral land for forestry.
Investigation launched after hundreds of tyres dumped
An investigation has begun into a spate of tyre dumpings in the Bay of Plenty.
NZ's good radiata pine an opportunity for Accoya industry
Accoya requires pruned, well-grown radiata pine logs and NZ is the best place for that.
Stranded log ship: Two investigations launched
The ship is now anchored at sea outside Tauranga Harbour.
Labour MPs drop in to inform and consult on carbon farming
Labour consults with the Tararua District Council on the issue of Carbon Farming.
Ngāti Hine trust sees golden opportunity
Māori land trust going for gold with kiwifruit investments in Kerikeri area.
Comment: Forestry sector's hopes lift after rollercoaster ride
The forest sector has been feeling the effects of Covid-19 since early February.
Survey: Bay economic confidence slips but 'better than expected'
According to the survey, regional economic confidence in the Bay fell 2 per cent.
Farming v Forestry: Carbon credit policy 'idealistic'
Whanganui hill country farmer says Government is missing "the big picture"
Restricting forest planting 'at odds with NZ's climate change goals'
NZ risks not meeting legally mandated climate change goals - Forest Owners Association.
Forestry hub build delayed by a year
The hub was supposed to be finished this year but work hasn't started yet.
Forestry Bill trade jeopardy claims rubbished
More sparks fly over Shane Jones' forestry Bill and claims it threatens trade deals.
Redundancy news a bolt of lightning, says Whangārei man
Whangārei sawmill worker made redundant speaks about the hardship of losing his job.
Govt may act on too many farm-forestry conversions
Increased forestry is a key government policy.
'Planting a tree doesn't make carbon emissions go away' - Beef + Lamb
B+LNZ says rural communities hard hit if more farmland is turned over to planting trees.
Revealed: Bulldozer with faulty exhaust likely started 400ha fire
Bulldozer owner surprised at finding, saying he felt fire was caused by a cigarette butt.
MPs move to prevent forestry price controls
Controversial legislation is heading back to parliament after being rushed out the door.
Tairawhiti projects boosted by One Billion Trees funding
Workers with jobs affected by Covid-19 will have the chance to gain NZQA credits.
E tū says local jobs should be protected
Union calls for better protection of worker's right under the Forestry Bill.
Report: Forestry damaged pā site
Heritage NZ report unclear exactly what activity caused the damage.
Queenstown Agricultural Redeployment expo attracts hundreds
"I never knew there was this much potential for forestry and the agricultural industries".
Comment: Faltering forestry risks NZ's climate strategy
Global headwinds are lining up against New Zealand's one billion trees policy.