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NZ transformation plan set to develop wood processing and woody biomas

22 August 2022
Increasing New Zealand’ onshore wood processing capability and investing in developing its domestic woody biomass industry are two target areas that will drive sector growth, create jobs, and reduce emissions across the economy according to New Zealand’s Forestry Minister Stuart Nash.
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Opinion: Keith Woodford on carbon forestry in New Zealand

19 August 2022
This last week I spent two days in Rotorua at the New Zealand carbon-forestry conference where I was also one of the speakers. Both I and others presented perspectives on the path ahead for this new industry. There were close to 300 attendees plus an international online audience. Alt
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Wilding pines tackled to the ground in the far north of NZ

17 August 2022
Wilding pines outcompete natives in New Zealand growing taller and faster than most species in the Far North and pose a serious risk to the biodiversity and unique landscapes of the area. Source: Timberbiz The Wildings, which can mature at five years old in this region, are an NZ$4.6-
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Change in forestry investment law passes final reading

15 August 2022
A change in legislation to ensure that forestry conversions by overseas investors benefits New Zealand has passed its final reading in Parliament. Source: Timberbiz Previously, overseas investors wishing to convert land, such as farmland, into forestry only needed to meet the “special
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OFO NZ exports wood chips to Japan

12 August 2022
OneFortyOne’s Kaituna Sawmill and Marusumi Whangarei Co Ltd, have signed an agreement to export wood chip to Japan with the first vessel expected to depart from Port Marlborough (Picton) before the end of the year. Source: Timberbiz Port Marlborough has been a critical partner in prov
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Opinion: Marty Verry – Treat wood processors fairly when it comes to carbon

12 August 2022
The Commerce Commission wants to encourage more competition in the market for structural timber through large-scale investment in new processing. That, though, requires the Government to start treating wood processors fairly and equitably with foresters when it comes to carbon. Intern
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Find Your Fit in NZ Forestry campaign

10 August 2022
A new recruitment campaign called ‘Find Your Fit In Forestry’ aims to draw attention to the varied career opportunities available in the growing forestry industry in New Zealand. Source: Timberbiz This is a sector-wide initiative, and the campaign has just launched hoping to attract m
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Red Stag purchases TimberLab to jump start its growth

10 August 2022
Surging interest in sustainable construction has seen one of the New Zealand’s oldest mass timber businesses combine with one of the youngest. After 64 years in McIntosh family ownership TimberLab Solutions has joined the Red Stag group following a share sale completed last week
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Fonterra another step towards low carbon production with bioenergy

08 August 2022
The announcement that Fonterra is taking another step in its transition to low carbon production with replacement of a coal boiler at its Waitoa site in the Waikato with a 30 MW wood biomass boiler builds on the trend of food processors to adopt bioenergy solutions, says the Bioenergy
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TLC and affirmations give seedlings a better start in life

08 August 2022
A Northland marae, which has recently expanded its business, is showing that a little TLC (tender loving care) in its nursery operation can go a long way to giving seedlings a head start. Source: Timberbiz Akerama Marae nursery support manager Thelma Horne says her team regularly kore
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