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Keep up to date with news from the New Zealand timber industry.
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Forestry and Wood Processing Industry Transformation Plan
The Plan is one of eight being developed as the New Zealand Government commitment to an industry policy which seeks to grow and transform sectors of the economy with significant potential to contribute to a high productivity, high wage, low emissions economy.
Sawmill operating protocol for Alert Level 4
Disruptions resulting from lockdowns designed to combat the spread of Covid-19 and its variants are extensive, causing widespread social and economic stresses.
Risk Adjusted Log Pricing
The supply and price of logs is central to sawmilling and the production of timber.
Climate Change Commission Draft Advice
We have lodged a submission to the Climate Change Commission in respect of its Draft Advice paper.
Building Code Update
Each year MBIE conducts a consultation on the Building Code so that it continues to reflect innovation, current construction practices and modern society needs.
WorkSafe NZ review of WES
WorkSafe NZ is conducting a review of the Workplace Exposure Standards (WES).
Forest Sector Accord and Industry Transformation Plan
NZTIF supports a proposal for a pan-forest industry accord.
Forests (Regulation of Log Traders + Forestry Advisers) Amendment Bill
NZTIF firmly supports this Bill and its purpose.