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First off, China forestry purchase wrong

07 May 2013
New Zealand First says the Overseas Investment Office (OIO) approval of the sale of the New Zealand Super Fund's forestry assets to the Chinese Government is an appalling example of everything that is wrong with National's approach to growing the economy. Source: Voxy.co.nz
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Good growth for NZ timber producer

07 May 2013
Despite a tough market, Mt Pokaka Timber Products has experienced good growth over the last several years thanks to the versatility and production capacity of its upgraded facility. Source: Pallet Enterprise
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Farm Foresters of the Year

07 May 2013
Te Karaka’s Bob Wishart and Meg Gaddum have won another major award that further recognises their farming and foresting efforts over 33 years. Source: Gisborne Herald
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Senate looks at forest contractors exit scheme

07 May 2013
A senate inquiry into the $45 million forest contractors' exit grants scheme showed that the program failed to meet its stated outcome of reducing forest hauls. Source: The Examiner
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New Zealand’s arsenic in the air

07 May 2013
New Zealanders looking for a cheap way to warm their homes are being warned not to use treated timber offcuts in their fireplaces. Source: The New Zealand Herald
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Imperfect peace in Tasmanian forests

02 May 2013
The forestry peace deal designed to end 30 years of conflict has finally become law but already Green groups are planning new campaigns. Sources: Timberbiz, The Advocate, Yahoo7! Finance, The Examiner, The Mercury
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Community consultation period open for VicForests

02 May 2013
VicForests opened its community consultation period on April 29 for feedback on proposed amendments to its Timber Release Plans (TRP). Source: Timberbiz
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Update on Gunn control

02 May 2013
A last minute charge for some of the managed investment schemes of Gunns is being conducted by the Macquarie Group. Sources: Business Spectator, ABC, The Australian
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HIA to launch pre election campaign

02 May 2013
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) will commence its Housing Australians campaign with the release of a series of radio and print advertisements. Source: Timberbiz
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MP Kelly’s vision not a garden of Eden

02 May 2013
While painting his vision for Eden-Monaro as a national flagship of renewable energy local MP Mike Kelly said he doubted that the South East Fibre Exports (SEFE) chip mill had much of a future. Source: Eden Magnet
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