Invitation to Forest Owners Association Commodity Levy Regional Workshops
The proposed Commodity levy will be on all harvested logs from plantation forests that are either exported in log form or processed in NZ. This includes all species and all production that leaves the forest in log or chip form. A referendum to obtain approval for the Commodity Levy from potential payers will commence on the 22 February 2012.
The levy will be administered by New Zealand Forest Owners Association Incorporated with the funds used to address issues affecting plantation forest owners.
The reasons for moving to a commodity levy, and how levy payers can have their views listened to and incorporated into Association activities will be presented at regional workshops.
We want your feedback and views. This is an opportunity that you can’t afford to miss! Come along and be informed, and then tell us what you think.
Schedule for workshops:
- Wellington: Tuesday, 7 February, 6.00 – 7.00pm - Turnbull House, Bowen Street, Wellington
- Balclutha: Wednesday 8 February - 6.00pm – 7.00pm - Rosebank Lodge Motor Hotel, 265 Clyde Street, Balclutha
- Christchurch: Thursday, 9 February - 6.00pm – 7.00pm - ChCh Netball Centre, 455 Hagley Ave, Christchurch
- Nelson: Friday 10 February- 6.00 – 7.00pm - Tahuna Conference centre, Tahunanui, Nelson
- Napier: Monday 13 February – 6.00 – 7.00pm -Napier War Memorial Hall, Marine Parade, Napier
- Rotorua: Tuesday 14 February- 6.00 – 7.00pm - Rimu Room, Scion, 49 Sala St, Rotorua
- Gisborne: Wednesday 15 February - 6.00 – 7.00pm – Juken NZ Boardroom, 74 MacDonald Rd Matawhero Gisborne
- Auckland: Thursday 16 February - 6.00 – 7.00 pm - Rayonier NZ Boardroom, 32 – 34 Mahuhu Cres, Auckland
- Whangarei: Friday 17 February - 6.00 – 7.00pm - NZRC Lounge, Toll Stadium, Okara Dr, Whangarei
Please RSVP to Diane Davidson: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by 3 February if you are able to attend.
More information on the proposed levy is available here.
