7 August 2013
The most significant reform of New Zealand's workplace health and safety system in 20 years has been announced today by Labour Minister Simon Bridges.
Forestry News
Safety inquiry planned
5 August 2013
The forest industry will soon announce an inquiry into safety in response to criticism it is not doing enough to stop workers dying or being hurt.
Stump to pump research given boost
25 July 2013
An innovation programme that will pave the way for generating more value from forestry waste by converting it to liquid biofuels is to receive government funding through the Primary Growth Partnership.
Safety criticism unhelpful
19 July 2013
Forestry contractors say a safety review into the sector is being organised and derogatory comments following the death of a worker are unhelpful.
Tokoroa forest death under investigation
19 July 2013
The forestry industry has been put on notice after the sixth death of a worker this year, just three days after another accident left a worker with serious leg injuries.
NZ Wood Resene 2014 Timber Design Awards
18 July 2013
The prestigious NZ Wood Resene Timber Design Awards will be run throughout 2013 culminating in a gala event at Te Papa, Wellington, 18 March 2014.
Forest Levy takes important step
17 July 2013
An application for the introduction of a levy on harvested logs has been lodged with Associate Minister for Primary Industries Hon Jo Goodhew.
National standard sorted - now for an NES
1 July 2013
The adoption of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standard shows that a national environmental standard is possible and the government should advance one urgently, the Green Party said today.
Axing of erosion-control planting causes concern
1 July 2013
The axing of funding for large forestry projects means trees may have to be ploughed into the ground and commitments broken, Horizons councillors fear.