The Country'Deeply concerning': WorkSafe under fire following latest forestry death'What is more important than coming to a fatality?'24 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryGovernment invests $2m in South Waikato bio feasibility studyThe study explores the development of hydrogen and bio-fuels at Tokoroa's Kinleith Mill.23 Oct 06:20 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryForeigners double NZ land purchases: post-Covid recoveryLargest deals are often offshore parties selling Kiwi assets to other overseas entities.21 Oct 03:55 AM
The CountryForests would need to triple to account for agriculture emissions"We cannot simply plant our way out of this problem" - PCE Simon Upton says.06 Oct 01:00 AM
The CountryFieldays offers an inside look into the forestry and wood processing sectorThe theme of "Wood – our low-carbon future" will feature at the Fieldays Forestry Hub.24 Sep 04:37 AM
The Country'Not appropriate': WCRC opposes exotic forestry in ETSIn particular, the council asked for caution around the "unintended effects" of forestry.19 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryRob Morrison: Carbon mining - short-term gain, long-term painOpinion: Not excluding exotic species in ETS permanent forest category is a big mistake08 Sep 01:31 AM
The CountryComment: Log price rise a flash in the panThe outlook for the Chinese construction sector is about as rosy as Rotorua's motel strip07 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryForestry conversions' effect on stock numbers expected to become clearerB+LNZ's latest stock number survey shows extent of farmland being converted to forestry.04 Sep 09:45 PM
The CountryOverseas firms buy Huiarua and Matanui Stations for forestry conversionFarming groups have raised concerns too much productive farmland is being lost to trees.01 Sep 11:00 PM
The CountryPine trees more pervasive in NZ than originally thought - studyResearchers suggest levy on economic uses of invasive species and stricter regulations.29 Aug 05:30 PM
The CountryFarming leader questions value of new rules around converting farms to forestryFarming leader says no advantage to Northland in new rules.24 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryDraft forestry plan aims for more wood processing in NZThe government says its plan will transform New Zealand's forestry sector.24 Aug 12:15 AM
The CountryMāori forest owners hopeful exotic trees will be kept in ETSGovt wanted to discourage new permanent exotic forests by excluding them from the ETS.11 Aug 05:00 PM
The Country'Out of control': Carbon farming concerns continueConcerns continue about productive farmland being turned into carbon farms.04 Aug 03:00 AM
The CountryPlant-based testosterone in pine pollen could be a goldmine for forestryPine pollen is the fine yellow powder released by pine trees every spring.06 Jul 10:00 PM
The CountryGrieving dad takes private prosecution against logging firm after son's death'I shouldn't have to fight this hard.'03 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryNational: FTA with EU a 'step forward' but agriculture 'missed opportunity'National's trade spokesman Todd McClay gave the deal a '6 out of 10'.01 Jul 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRedwood gains a toehold in central NI forest plantationsCoastal redwood is growing in popularity as a plantation species for carbon and timber.26 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryCourse kick starts forestry and conservation careerThe course helps people kickstart their career in the forestry and conservation sectors.22 Jun 11:00 PM
The CountryOverseas forestry investment company intends to be a good neighbour in NZIngka Investments has been buying farming land in Otago, Southland and Hawke's Bay.20 Jun 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNZ all talk, no action on diversifying exports beyond ChinaExporters as a whole have continued to focus on furthering their reach into China.16 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryFarming family promotes planting on marginal landOtago/Southland has plenty of marginal land suitable for production forestry, family says.15 Jun 10:59 PM
The CountryIwi and Māori landowners push back against changes to ETSMāori will push forward with Māori-led solutions to proposed ETS scheme changes.15 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryNZ Future Foresters join call for worldwide unity to address industry concernsThe World Forestry Congress in Seoul called for a halt of deforestation and degradation.11 Jun 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryLower kiwi dollar keeps export prices strong despite fallsThe ANZ Commodity Index shows export prices rose in currency-adjusted terms.07 Jun 01:14 AM
The CountryOverseas investors secure four farms for forestry conversionOIO approves sale of a further four farms to overseas investors to plant into forestry.31 May 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid Schnauer: Pain in the provincesOPINION: 'Here are the consequences of poor economic policies pursued for 50 years.'23 May 05:00 PM
The CountryForesters mull appeal against Wairoa rates decision"We believe we have good grounds for an appeal," NZ Forest Owners Association says.19 May 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryProtest movement: Stop converting farms to forestryThousands of hectares of farmland sold for forestry because of the value of carbon credits16 May 03:29 AM
The CountryMāori leaders warn of legal action over ETS forestry changesLandowners mulling legal action to stop proposed changes to the emissions trading scheme.11 May 04:40 AM
The CountryMayor 'delighted' at court win over forestersCouncil in disadvantaged district fends off High Court action from forestry companies05 May 03:50 AM
The CountryMore farms for forestry: Six farms sold to foreign buyers for forestry conversionOIO approves the sale of another six farms for conversion to forestry.02 May 08:00 PM
The CountryFar North iwi push back against proposed changes to ETSMinister Nash says he will listen to all feedback from Far North iwi regarding the ETS.27 Apr 08:00 PM
