Shaws Iron Test; Wizard Tricks
Today we are in Southland, testing the CDL log grapple made by 3D Industrial Engineering in Rotorua. It’s a tough test, the macrocarpa logs are big, old and heavy, but the grapple shines through as a solid bit of New Zealand-made kit. The 3D Industrial Engineering story is a classic one of starting out with humble beginnings in a shed south of Rotorua and now having 15 staff making equipment for forestry operations nationwide. But more about that later.
We venture about as far south as you can go, to Invercar...
NZ Logger Feature Sections June 2026
Harvesting; Skidder productivity in a high production crew
Over the last two decades, a lot of effort and research has focused on improving cable logging systems.This has been driven by the need to mechanise for both productiv...
Benefits of using remote control
Some of the technology used in the clearing of landmines is being utilised to clear land of vegetation in New Zealand.FAE’s RCU series of remote controlled compact tra...
Forest Talk
Carbon Forestry 2026, Rotorua
Early next month, Innovatek’s Carbon Forestry 2026 conference is on in Rotorua. The August 4 and 5 conference arrives at a critical juncture as the ind...
Discover Forestry’s busy, rewarding time
Students across Canterbury, Bay of Plenty, Tairāwhiti and Hawke’s Bay have experienced first-hand the people, technology and opportunities that make New Zeal...
Forest owners call for wider FENZ review
The Government’s review of how Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) is funded should be accompanied by a wider examination of whether FENZ is delivering for...
Making wood identification easier
Identifying wood species isn’t always easy. But Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao researchers have been working to provide information that sh...
Mill closures – plea for government help
Time is running out to save two significant mills in Kaitāia from closure. Northland Regional Council (NRC), Far North District Council (FNDC) and Nort...
More than seven decades in forestry
It’s 72 years since John Wardle began his career in forestry, and it would be fair to say he’s seen a lot of change over that time.Brought up in Hāwea Flat, ...
Safety gains drive drop in forestry’s injury claims
A significant fall in forestry injury claims reflect the sector’s sustained improvements in safety performance and injury prevention. Forestry’s injury...
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