Forestry
NZ First forestry plan backed by Northland iwi
Northern iwi are welcoming New Zealand First's call to re-establish a Forestry Service saying they see potential for new jobs and an opportunity to take control back of their lands. New Zealand First… Audio
Forestry an NZF priority for coalition talks
Winston Peters has revealed one of New Zealand First's priorities for coalition talks is the future of forestry, and timber supplies for local mills.
Tackling red needle cast
Red needle cast is a relatively new disease hitting pine plantations in New Zealand and retarding tree growth. Plant pathologist Dr. Nari Williams has been looking at ways to manage it. Audio
Tackling red needle cast
Red needle cast is a relatively new disease hitting pine plantations in New Zealand and retarding tree growth. Plant pathologist Dr. Nari Williams has been looking at ways to manage it.
AudioFive forestry deaths this year spurs new safety call
The death of a 23-year-old worker, who was the second in his family to die, makes this year the deadliest since 2013.
2017 deadliest year in forestry since 2013
2017 has become the deadliest year in forestry since 2013 after a fifth person was killed last week. Now the government is being called on to look at why safety standards still aren't being met. Audio
A View from Above
Drones are increasingly being used in forestry, farming and orcharding. They're zeroing in on diseased trees in forestry plantations, are making sure kiwifruit growers haven't planted more gold… Audio
A View from Above
Drones are increasingly being used in forestry, farming and orcharding. They're zeroing in on diseased trees in forestry plantations, are making sure kiwifruit growers haven't planted more gold…
AudioForestry hoping new initiative will improve accident figures
Today is International Workers Memorial Day and one of the country's most dangerous industries -- forestry -- is marking it by announcing a new safety initiative. Forest Industry Safety Council's… Audio
Seven workplace deaths in a fortnight
Seven people have died in workplace accidents in the past fortnight, and Worksafe says a culture change is needed.
Water Fools? - River damage from forestry in Northland
Forestry companies are getting away with serious damage to rivers because most of what they do is out of sight, says a Northland farmer.
Forestry worker death investigated
The man, in his 40s, was found by his workmates this morning but could not be revived.
Sawmill workers' advocate Joe Harawira dies
A man who battled for 30 years on behalf of former sawmill workers exposed to dangerous chemicals has died.
Forestry on fire
Forests planted on the East Coast 30 years ago are now being harvested and it's having a huge positive spinoff for people in the area. Audio
Forestry on fire
Forests planted on the East Coast 30 years ago are now being harvested and it's having a huge positive spinoff for people in the area.
AudioGeoffonomics: Could forestry could overtake dairy in NZ?
The Government is looking at more incentives to plant trees so that New Zealand doesn't need to purchase as many foreign units to meet international obligations over climate change. But can forestry… Audio
Making forestry safer and more productive
Forestry is one of the most dangerous industries in New Zealand to work in, but what can we do to make it safer? According to Statistics New Zealand, it's the third-least safe for fatalities – behind… Audio
Wood-processing industry under threat - Wood Council
More co-operation in the forest and timber industry is being encouraged to protect it from fluctuations in high-grade log supply.
Marlborough leads on seabed protection
The Marlborough District Council has become the first in the country to include protections for important seabed habitat in its annual plan. Last year a report by marine biologist Rob Davidson found… Audio
Timber workers strike over 'miserly' offer
About 200 workers have walked off the job at a Napier timber mill in a 24-hour strike.
