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Commission’s ETS change risks forest planting targets

16 June 2021
The New Zealand forest industry says the Climate Change Commission is risking forest planting rates by stating that the current Emissions Trading Scheme ‘will incentivise more production forestry than needed.’ Source: Timberbiz The final recommendations from the Commission were tabled
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WPMA CEO Jon Tanner steps down

16 June 2021
Jon Tanner is stepping down as Wood Processors and Manufacturers Association (WPMA) of New Zealand Chief Executive on July 23 after 10 years in the role. Source: Timberbiz Mr Tanner, who informed the WPMA Board of his intention to step down from the role, said he is very pleased with
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Norske Skog to close Tasman mill by end of June

11 June 2021
Norske Skog will close its Tasman mill in New Zealand and a sales process for the mill’s assets. Production will cease by 30 June 2021, permanently reducing Norske Skog’s newsprint capacity by approximately 150,000 tonnes. The mill was opened in 1955. Source: Timberbiz Since the initi
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Possums are a pest in New Zealand

09 June 2021
Newly released drone photography shows the impact of possums on a section of ancient forest in northern Coromandel, New Zealand, and also the value of predator control and restoring forest habitat. Source: Timberbiz The images were obtained as part of work undertaken by staff from the
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Arbor Day initiative to plant seeds of change

07 June 2021
A new Arbor Day initiative announced by New Zealand Forestry Minister Stuart Nash will see thousands of primary school children get the chance to plant native trees in their communities. Source: Timberbiz The initiative is open to more than 2400 primary schools. It is a partnership be
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Forestry and wood processing scholarships open in NZ

07 June 2021
Nine more New Zealanders can begin to study for a career in forestry and wood processing with 2022 Ngā Karahipi Uru Rākau – Forestry Scholarships now that the application process is open. Source: Timberbiz “It is an exciting time to be studying and working in the forestry and wood pro
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Arati Forests 90yr agreement with eLandNZ to manage forestry land

04 June 2021
Native forest barriers will be planted on the East Coast in a game-changing initiative to protect waterways against forestry slash and silt in future storms. Source: Gisborne Herald East Coast landowner Aratu Forests has signed a 90-year agreement that gives environmental land use bus
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International demand for logs drives up woodchip costs for industry

04 June 2021
An Invercargill businessman is worried that international demand for logs is driving up the price of woodchips used to fuel eco-friendly boilers. Source: Stuff The McCallums Group managing director Wayne McCallum said the price of the woodchips was linked to the export price and highe
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NZ Whakatane Mill saved by experienced consortium

02 June 2021
SIG Combibloc (SIG) has agreed to the sale of New Zealand’s Whakatāne Mill Limited (WML) to a consortium of investors who will enable the mill to continue to operate. The consortium is led by Dr Dermot Smurfit who, together with other European consortium members, has extensive experie
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NZ recovered paper prices keep rising

31 May 2021
New Zealand’s recovered paper exports are increasing, along with prices as the global fibre market recovers. Averaging NZDFob218/t in March 2021, New Zealand’s recovered paper exports have increased consistently since March 2020, when they were 84% lower at NZDFob119/t. Source: Indust
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