Tairāwhiti forestry decline hits local economy
Gisborne businesses are struggling as the region grapples with a decline in forestry.
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NZ Forest Owners Association says production forestry area has decreased in last 20 years.
Proposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister
'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'
Research centre questioned again over where it puts funding
The Marlborough Research Centre put $20,000 into New Zealand Dryland Forests.
Marty Verry: More forestry mills will close
OPINION: Three things need to change or we'll lose more timber mills.
Forestry sector's claims of council inexperience disputed by local environmentalists
Environmentalists say forestry industry needs to look at its own failings.
Report reveals final tragic moments of boy killed by log at Gisborne beach
Oliver Shone, 11, was on holiday when he tragically was killed by a log at Waikanae Beach.
Large cyclone-damaged farm in Hawke's Bay to be converted to forestry
The Italian buyer of a cyclone-hit Rissington farm wants to convert it to forestry.
Gisborne council wins legal battles, but who pays the fines?
Environmentalists question if forestry companies or insurance pays penalties.
Person seriously injured after logging truck rolls
"We did have three fire trucks, a Hazmat unit and a support vehicle there.”
Replacing farms with forests: What's driving the trend?
Researchers say results raise concerns but aren't a prediction of an unavoidable future.
Digger operator deaths: Forestry industry issued with fatality alert
Two digger operators died at work within 10 days in July.
Marcus Musson: Supply and demand causing issues for log exports
OPINION: Quarter three started with August prices down about $4/cu m from July.
Forestry firms fined for illegal earthworks and contaminant discharge in Waingaromia
Judge fines firms $126,000 for unlawful earthworks and discharging contaminants.
Graeme Hart’s Carter Holt Harvey Equities liquidated in group overhaul
The liquidation is being carried out as part of the rationalisation of the group.'
Major energy users grapple with very high power prices
Some major energy users say ruinous prices are making them lose faith in the Government.
Digger operator who died in Kaingaroa Forest incident named
WorkSafe is investigating the Ōpōtiki man's death on Wednesday.
WorkSafe investigates digger driver's 'tragic' death in Kaingaroa Forest
Work at the forestry processing site has been suspended since Wednesday.
'Tragic fatality': Digger driver dies after excavator submerged in forestry accident
Attempts to rescue the operator were unsuccessful and they were found dead.
He 'got into trouble' in school. Now he's 'living the dream'
'I’m pretty proud of how far I’ve come,' forestry apprentice says.
Govt accused of trying to bury damning oil and gas ban report
The Opposition argues the Government is hiding its inaction with 'pamphlet' strategy.
'Any cut-back now is not good': Forestry slump could hurt future biofuel supply
New data shows a sharp decline in new forest plantings in New Zealand.
Eastland Wood Council cautiously optimistic about forestry plan
EWC backs Govt's forestry initiatives, stresses need for better infrastructure.
How a high-flying bond trader became one of NZ’s largest farmers
Corporate farming a trend, don't write off the family farm just yet, Forbes Elworthy says.
Tairāwhiti clears 390,000 tonnes of debris, just 30 per cent - aims for more funding
Gisborne clears 390,000t of debris; 25-30 per cent of total from rivers, beaches.
'Bloody disgrace': Bridge damage angers councillors
'Ratepayers are paying for the negligence of one company.' - Councillor Grant Boyde
Opinion: Hope from China as log prices drop
OPINION: Winter is coming, but thankfully the news isn’t all bleak.
'Confusion': NZ wood processing sector grapples with new EU deforestation rules
'At the moment, there is a lot of confusion and uncertainty around what needs to be done.'
Court appearances for Gisborne forestry companies
Samnic Forest Management, Forest Management Solutions 'highly culpable'.
Forestry firms argue against rate hikes, citing already high payments
Residents say forestry firms should boost payments for debris clean-up and road repairs.
Heli-saw: Helicopter tree-trimming trial
TLC'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 Kūiti
Forest manager: International demand for pruned logs at an all-time high
"Things are fundamentally changed in my view, in China."
'Unsettling time': 30 jobs proposed to go at forestry research institute Scion
CEO says it doesn't have enough work in the pipeline to retain current staffing levels.
Govt fails to calm carbon market jitters, flagging forestry review
It is unsure of the impact land use rule changes will have on how many trees are planted.