
A Powerful Package
As we arrive at the CJ Newland Logging container near Whanganui it is a bit puzzling to see the new Alpine Yarder about 100 metres away, up through the cutover hauling wood. First impressions on this log site are there is a lot going on. As well as the Alpine hauling stems there is a Tigercat skidder growling away industriously, a John Deere and Waratah 626 Big Wood is processing logs while an owner/operator Tigercat grapple loader is loading a truck.
After a health and safety briefing where one of us is give...
NZ Logger Feature Sections December 22


Surviving two decades of mill closures
Asmall surviving timber mill near the rural West Otago township of Tapanui has battled on regardless of changing times, with some updated innovations.Stuart’s Timber C...

ALL in the family
Multi-generational businesses are common in forestry, particularly among contractors. Brand Logging, Canterbury, is no exception. Dad, Tony Brand, founded the bus...
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