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Forest Growers levy raised for harvested wood materials

04 December 2020
Directors of New Zealand’s Forest Growers Levy Trust have raised the rate on harvested wood materials for the first time since the levy was introduced by a forest grower referendum in 2013. Source: Timberbiz The Chair of the Levy Trust, Geoff Thompson, said clear support for the value
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NZ changes fire season status to restricted

01 December 2020
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is updating its fire season status for the Otago region. From Tuesday 1 December, the entire Otago region has changed to a restricted fire season. This means a permit is required to light a fire outdoors. Source: Timberbiz A restricted fire season has be
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Swelling numbers of forestry trainees in NZ carving out careers

01 December 2020
COVID-19 recovery training numbers are tracking well in the New Zealand forestry sector with more trainees than ever carving out a career in the industry. With a significant increase in the number of Kiwis enrolling in forestry training programs over the past 12 months and more than 5
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Funding for tracing the Beech’s family tree

30 November 2020
Three New Zealand University of Waikato-led projects will unearth new knowledge of our natural environment after receiving a total of NZ$1.9 million in Marsden funding. The studies are among 13 new University of Waikato-led research programs supported by the Marsden Fund this year. So
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Zindia may leave NZ after court battles to harvest timber in Marlborough

27 November 2020
A forestry company barred from harvesting is considering leaving Marlborough after ending a court battle. Zindia Limited was stopped from processing its block in the Queen Charlotte Sound after the Marlborough District Council issued a cease-and-desist notice, saying it breached its r
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Opinion: Mike Fox – our Kiwi talent goes to Australia, a loss for the building industry

27 November 2020
With all the talk of the much-hoped-for Trans-Tasman bubble and the benefits it would bring to the tourism sector and our economy in general, you’d think it could only be positive. However, when the eventual euphoria of getting easier access to Australia turns into reality, and in par
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Wood splitting for the future of NZ youth at risk

25 November 2020
Many hands made light work when a crew from Kennards Hire teamed up with charity partner Springboard for their annual firewood log-splitting day at Snells Beach, New Zealand. Source: Timberbiz The combined team of Kennards Hire team members, Springboard staff, young people, volunteers
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Two new Honorary Life Memberships for NZ Plant Producers

25 November 2020
New Zealand Plant Producers has announced two new Honorary Life Membership of the Society. Honorary Life Membership is the highest award granted by New Zealand Plant Producers Incorporated. Only eight people have been awarded Honorary Life Membership before. Now Carol Fraser and Peter
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Log trains back on track in Wairoa

23 November 2020
Log trains are running again on the Wairoa-Napier line in New Zealand. Services were suspended earlier this year as a result of COVID-19’s impact on the forestry industry. Source: Timberbiz “We’re pleased to get the service up and running again,” KiwiRail Chief Opera
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Niagara Sawmilling Company buys Craigpine with job losses expected

20 November 2020
The sale of a Southland sawmill in New Zealand has been described as “devastating” for the local community, but the company that has bought it plans to integrate the mill into its own expanding timber operations. Source: Stuff NZ Niagara Sawmilling Company has bought Southland busines
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