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Gisborne District Council seeks urgent orders against forestry firms
Gisborne council seeks orders against forestry companies.
'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.
Ikea's owner buying up New Zealand forests
The Overseas Investment Office will allow Ingka Investments to buy 23,495 hectares.
Tairāwhiti women leading way in forestry safety
'That has to be a win for women and for our communities.'
Eastland Wood Council cautiously optimistic about forestry plan
EWC backs Govt's forestry initiatives, stresses need for better infrastructure.
Rocket Lab signs deal to get Japanese satellites into space
Data collected from Rocket Lab-launched satellites could enhance defence and security.
Is it safe? Inquiry into Northern Wairoa health called for
'Zombie' fish and years of pollution pushes Dargaville residents to call for inquiry.
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.
Government cancels annual ETS charge for forestry
Forestry Minister Todd McClay made the announcement to industry leaders in Waikato.
Gisborne council debates forestry levy and a higher rate to cover prosecution costs
Council debates forestry levy and a higher rate to cover prosecution costs.
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.
Hawkes Logging lands top gongs at forestry awards
Curtis Hawkes, of Hawkes Logging, wins top Eastland forestry award.
Court appearances for Gisborne forestry companies
Samnic Forest Management, Forest Management Solutions 'highly culpable'.
Fast turnover forestry for green energy could transform Northland economy
Short rotation forestry could help reignite Marsden Pt.
Could short-rotation forestry unlock NZ's green energy future?
A two-year study sheds light on short-rotation forestry opportunities for regional NZ.
Iwi, 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.
Forestry firms argue against rate hikes, citing already high payments
Residents say forestry firms should boost payments for debris clean-up and road repairs.
Gisborne council seeks locals for crucial erosion control group
The Ūawa Group seeks community members, to consider Tairāwhiti's land and water future.
Waikato heli-saw to transform forestry, electricity sectors
TLC will continue to trial the heli-saw technology this month in Piopio.
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.
Exports up, imports down in March - so should we be happy?
Imports take a tumble, kiwifruit and apples get country out of deficit.
Another Gisborne forestry company loses accreditation
Two Gisborne forestry companies have lost sustainability certifications within two months.
Productivity fails to fire: Why are Kiwis working more for less?
Red tape and New Zealand's reliance on dairy cop some of the blame.
Foresters awards: Hawke’s Bay family claims North Island foresters award
It's a generational thing at remote Waiwhare in the eastern shadows of the Kaweka Ranges.
A new home for Piquet Hill Farms
After more than half a century on Te Akau hill country, Piquet Hill Farms is moving.
NZ forestry 'struck to our knees' by weak demand from China
NZ log inventories have piled up due to very weak demand from China in recent months.
Who 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.
Fieldays waiting in the wings
The 56th iteration of the event will feature more than 1000 exhibitors.