Gisborne rates: Report finds residential bills relatively affordable by household income
The assessment did not consider value for money, asset values or non-taxable income such as accommodation supplements. Gisborne’s…
Exports and population will define New Zaland’s future
As we head into the November election, the key focus of political or parties seems to be tax,…
Forestry boss ordered to pay $260k after worker’s fatal cliff fall
A Dannevirke forestry contractor has been ordered to pay more than $260,000 after his employee fell to his…
Kaikōura community helps replant former forestry reserve
The council had sought an exemption, but MPI determined that an exemption under section 179A of the legislation…
Gisborne forestry harvest halted – consent conditions ‘unworkable’
Gisborne forestry companies have halted harvesting as complex consent conditions make it difficult to operate or convert land…
The role of conservation bioacoustics in achieving global biodiversity goals
Lahoz-Monfort, J. J. & Magrath, M. J. L. A comprehensive overview of technologies for species and habitat monitoring…
Forestry Q3 outlook: Supply constraints and stronger demand may lift log prices – Marcus Musson
This year appears to be a trend follower, albeit we haven’t seen the severe price reductions in late…
Forestry sector major winner from New Zealand‑India free trade deal
“At its core, the agreement materially improves market access at a time when diversification and value uplift are…
Who will be Synlait’s salvation?
In a recent article I tracked the massive decline of Synlait. The decline has been a saga of…
Chinese battery giant CATL takes 20% stake in Kiwi firm CarbonScape in green graphite push
The parties said the collaboration would combine CarbonScape’s biographite technology with CATL’s extensive experience in industrialisation, manufacturing and…
Stubbs Contractors liquidation: Gisborne forestry firm falls nearly $4.5m short of creditor claims
Their final liquidators’ report was released at the end of last month. Preferential, secured and unsecured creditors combined…
Extreme heat and the limits of tree and forest resilience
Still, C. J. et al. Tree Physiol. 43, 203–209 (2023). Article CAS Google Scholar Sibley, A. et al.…