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US experts at NZ forestry conference

28 November 2013
The forest industry is bringing in North American experts to a conference this week to help it tackle the high injury and death rates in New Zealand plantations. Source: Radio New Zealand
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NZ forestry death renews calls for actions

28 November 2013
The eighth death in New Zealand's forests this year has renewed calls for more action from the Government. Source: Stuff.co.nz, Fairfax NZ News
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Tasmanians will see forestry peace money

28 November 2013
Tasmania’s forestry peace deal funding will still flow, according to federal Infrastructure and Regional Development Minister Jamie Briggs.
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More money needed in Tasmania

28 November 2013
A Tasmanian Parliamentary inquiry into forest industry exit packages has recommended more money be made available for people who were not eligible for grants. Source: ABC News
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Redundant workers payout before Christmas

28 November 2013
A union representing two-thirds of workers made redundant by the shutdown of a Rotorua sawmill says it has been told workers may still get a final payout before Christmas. Source: Radio New Zealand
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New Zealand forest owners arrogant

28 November 2013
New Zealand Labour's economic development spokesman Shane Jones has lashed out at "arrogant" foreign owners of New Zealand's forests. Source: The New Zealand Herald
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Harvesting near Narooma almost done

28 November 2013
A four-month operation in Bodalla State Forest just north of Narooma is due to be completed this month. Source: Narooma News
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Mitre 10 Taupo opens

28 November 2013
Mitre 10 is going MEGA in Taupo, New Zealand with its new 6500 square metre store opening on Friday November 22. Source: Scoop NZ
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Wood engineers receive medals for Christchurch rebuild

21 November 2013
Three engineers will receive the University of Canterbury’s (UC) Innovation Medal for their efforts in playing a significant part in the rebuild of Christchurch for developing flexible timber buildings. Source: Voxy
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Logging stopped by tree protester

21 November 2013
Logging in the Challar Forest near Walpole in Western Australia because a protester perched herself seven metres above the ground on a steel pole. Source: The Australian
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