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Government heading to a more effective ETS
Monday, 30 May 2016, 9:58 am | Wood Council of NZ
The New Zealand Wood Council says the government decision to phase out a polluters’ subsidy in the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is a step in the right direction, but much more needs to be done. More >>
Trade Barriers - It's what you can't see that really hurts!
Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 9:33 am | Wood Council of NZ
All the talk right now is about how export industries in New Zealand benefit from the removal of tariff barriers. Tariff barriers to overseas trade are generally easy to see and their impacts are well understood. The TPPA has done a good job of identifying ... More >>
Non-tariff barriers to New Zealand forest products trade
Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 9:31 am | Wood Council of NZ
Even in markets where import tariffs are low or non-existent, non-tariff barriers (NTBs) can be a major impediment to trade. More >>
TPPA may open doors for processed wood products
Thursday, 8 October 2015, 10:07 am | Wood Council of NZ
The forest and wood processing industries have welcomed the removal of tariffs on wood products across the 12 countries of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). “We have yet to see the detail, but we understand that all tariffs on logs and wood products ... More >>
Emission targets need to be fair and credible
Tuesday, 9 June 2015, 10:11 am | Wood Council of NZ
The forest and wood processing industries have urged the government to set a credible emissions target and to implement it fairly. More >>
Limited benefits for wood products in Korean FTA
Thursday, 20 November 2014, 4:21 pm | Wood Council of NZ
At its meeting today the Wood Council of NZ (Woodco) said tariffs will continue to restrict trade in processed wood products despite the signing of a FTA with South Korea. More >>
Limited benefits for wood products in Korean FTA
Thursday, 20 November 2014, 3:38 pm | Wood Council of NZ
At its meeting today the Wood Council of NZ (Woodco) said tariffs will continue to restrict trade in processed wood products despite the signing of a FTA with South Korea. More >>
Bill McCallum: Forestwood 2014 Opening Address
Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 1:34 pm | Wood Council of NZ
For those of you not familiar with the Wood Council of New Zealand, the association, which was incorporated in 2006, is a pan-industry body which represents the common interests of the forest growing and wood processing sectors. The following associations ... More >>
Wood innovation attracts Australian architects
Thursday, 6 March 2014, 4:57 pm | Wood Council of NZ
A group of leading Australian commercial architects is visiting New Zealand this month to come up to speed with developments in the use of engineered wood in commercial buildings. More >>
Vital investment tool developed for wood processors
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 10:01 am | Wood Council of NZ
A major study report released by the Wood Council highlights the need for by-products from established industries like sawmilling if New Zealand is to develop profitable businesses based on emerging technologies, like bio-fuels and bio-chemicals. More >>
WoodScape study completed
Thursday, 7 March 2013, 6:45 pm | Wood Council of NZ
WoodScape, an economic evaluation of wood processing opportunities, has been completed by Crown Research Institute Scion. More >>
Forest industry transforming itself
Thursday, 23 August 2012, 2:48 pm | Wood Council of NZ
The forest and wood processing industries are moving quickly on a strategy to transform the sector. The Wood Council (Woodco) has just given the go-ahead to a $400,000 research-based initiative which aims to get the highest value out of every cubic metre of timber ... More >>
Respected figure in wood industry passes away
Thursday, 29 September 2011, 2:00 pm | Wood Council of NZ
The Wood Council of New Zealand today marked the passing of Brice Landman, member of the Wood Council and Chief Executive of Carter Holt Harvey Pulp & Paper. Mr Landman passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday the 22nd September 2011. "Brice was ... More >>
Forest Industry Study Released
Friday, 24 June 2011, 2:08 pm | Wood Council of NZ
The Wood Council of New Zealand (Woodco) today (24 June) released 'Building a Stronger Future For Wood', the 2011 industry study. More >>
wood processors could miss out on Japan rebuild opportunity
Monday, 4 April 2011, 2:04 pm | Wood Council of NZ
Media Release from NZ Wood 4 April 2011 New Zealand wood processors could miss out on Japan rebuild opportunity New Zealand wood processors run the risk of missing out on the massive amounts of processed wood likely to be required for Japan’s ... More >>
International Year of Forests Launched
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 4:32 pm | Wood Council of NZ
The 2011 International Year of Forests was launched last night (SUBS: 9 March 2011) at Parliament by Minister of Forestry David Carter and Woodco Chair Doug Ducker. More >>
Heavy truck amendment will improve productivity
Thursday, 1 April 2010, 5:31 pm | Wood Council of NZ
The Wood Council of NZ says all New Zealanders will benefit from the decision to allow heavier loads on a limited number of roads and congratulates the Minister of Transport for taking action to implement the first change in 20 years. More >>
