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Finalists for NZ Timber Design Awards

07 July 2023
The finalists for the NZ Timber Design Awards 2023 have been announced with a record number of entries this year. Source: Timberbiz The awards were last presented in 2020 in an online event however this year they will be celebrated with a gala dinner at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland on
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FOA CEO David Rhodes retires from the role

07 July 2023
The NZ forestry industry farewelled FOA Chief Executive David Rhodes this week, after 18 successful years in the role. Source: Timberbiz Mr Rhodes has been party to an enormous amount of change over the years – the introduction of the forest growers levy in 2013, the destruction cause
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Primary Industries NZ Awards

05 July 2023
Teams and individuals whose talents and toil help New Zealand’s farmers, foresters and fishers thrive, and what they produce, were honoured at the 2023 Primary Industries New Zealand Awards. Source: Timberbiz The awards evening is a highlight of the fifth annual PINZ Summit, with winn
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Proposed forestry policies in NZ are a cause for worry

05 July 2023
The New Zealand Institute of Forestry (NZIF) and the Forest Industry Contractors Association (FICA) are voicing profound apprehension regarding the government’s proposed forestry policies. There is concern for New Zealand’s forestry sector and its workforce, and they estim
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Overseas investors buy 2000 hectares to convert to forest in NZ

03 July 2023
Four farms covering more than 2000 hectares have been sold to overseas investors for conversion to rotational forestry. Source: New Zealand Herald The sales were approved under the Overseas Investment Office Special Forestry Test. A 632-hectare beef farm in Whangārei has been sold to
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Further ties forged between China and NZ forestry

30 June 2023
A bilateral meeting between New Zealand and China will pave the way for further cooperation in forestry, climate change and trade, New Zealand’s Forestry Minister Peeni Henare said. Source: Timberbiz Mr Henare and Mr Guan Zhi’ou, Administrator of China’s National Forestry and Grasslan
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Scion’s submission on Climate Change Commission’s draft advice

28 June 2023
Last week Scion in New Zealand submitted its input to the He Pou a Rangi – Climate Change Commission’s draft advice to the government on the next Emission Reduction Plan. Source: Timberbiz The Commission’s advice makes it clear that reducing emissions and keeping them down will take s
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Pukepine Sawmill upgrades

26 June 2023
Pukepine Sawmills in New Zealand is planning a major upgrade for its planer mill with the help of USNR. The project includes an overhaul of existing equipment that will be completed in two stages. Source: Timberbiz The first stage will come with a number of new installations, includin
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Australian log exports explode in April before China announcement

26 June 2023
IndustryEdge’s Wood Market Edge online. The dramatic lift in softwood log exports in April 2023 preceded the announcement exports to China will again be possible. However, these exports were already on sea or even delivered by the time the Chinese trade announcements were made. Source
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OFO’s two new appointments for Australia and New Zealand

23 June 2023
OneFortyOne has appointed Branislav Zoric to the position of Chief Forester working in both Australia and New Zealand. The company has also appointed Shaun Truelock as New Zealand Forests General Manager. Source: Timberbiz Mr Zoric will provide technical and professional advice on for
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