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...
Forest Talk
Dressed to impress
Gavin Wilson of Havard Logging in Masterton was so impressed when he bought the first in the world Hitachi ZX400L-7G that he got busy and bought the second o...
Fungus could strengthen New Zealand bioeconomy
A fungus discovered in 2020 can process wood and agricultural waste more effectively than traditional commercial enzymes – helping transition forestry into a...
Government boost for bioenergy
“Wood energy is the largest untapped ready-to-use source of energy across New Zealand, far bigger than many oil fields. This recognition from Government will...
Land transport review will cut red tape, says NRC
“The government's consulting on modernising outdated land transport rules is long overdue and welcomed by National Road Carriers Association (NRC). It will s...
“Nothing like time in the forest”
This month NZ Logger meets up with Ngahere Oho’s Cherie Rangiahua. With 30-plus years in forestry, her history dates back to her great-grandfather, Hamuera R...
Partnership to boost Northland food and fibre
A new partnership between Northland Inc and Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is set to strengthen education, research, and innovation opportunities ...
Strengthening ties with the EU
European Union (EU) Trade Commissioner, Maroš Šefčovič, and Forestry and Trade and Investment Minister, Todd McClay, adopted a joint declaration to focus on ...
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