Forestry
More industry and small businesses could reopen - National
The National Party says industries and small businesses being hit hard by the lockdown could continue to work safely. Audio
Covid-19: Forestry workers say rot started before pandemic
Hundreds of forestry workers who have lost their jobs due to the Covid-19 outbreak are being offered jobs in the horticulture sector, which is desperate for labour.
But many will struggle to get the… Audio
New Zealand's economy braces for the impact of the coronavirus
Tourism, travel, education and fresh food exports are bearing the initial brunt of the shutdown in Chinese cities and the closing of borders. But now it's also impacting on forestry. Audio
Who really owns New Zealand land?
Journalist, Kate Newton breaks down her investigation into land ownership in Aotearoa. Audio
Smart shirts and other ways to improve forestry worker safety
Forestry is one of the most dangerous industries to work in - but Annika Hinze is looking to use technology to turn that around. Video, Audio
Forestry contractor calls for minister's resignation over visa delays
A forestry contractor is calling for the immigration minister's resignation saying delays in processing migrant worker visas is costing the industry heavily, but minister Shane Jones says they're… Audio
Shane Jones: Govt ‘caught between two poles’
Forestry and Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says while New Zealand should bring in more Pacific workers, we also need to ensure the potential workforce of young kiwis are prepared… Video, Audio
Forestry contractor calls for minister’s resignation over visa delays
A forestry contractor is calling for the immigration minister's resignation saying delays in processing migrant worker visas is costing the industry and his disadvantaged region hundreds of thousands… Video, Audio
Forestry not taking over farmland - Shane Jones
Farmland is not being gobbled up by forestry, and tree planting is moving the pendulum back after years of deforestation, Forestry Minister Shane Jones says.
Forestry company pleads guilty to discharging contaminants in storm
A Tolaga man whose farm was wrecked in last year's devastating storms which washed debris and logs onto roads and farmland is delighted one of the forestry companies has pleaded guilty to causing the… Audio
Video: Worker shortage may bury govt's billion-trees plan
Checkpoint - With contractors reporting up to 80 percent worker absenteeism, there are concerns over the government's plan to plant a billion trees by 2028. Lisa Owen gave it a try. Audio
Govt must relax visa rules to meet 1 billion trees target - contractor
A forestry contractor says visa rules should be relaxed for overseas planters if the government wants to reach its One Billion Trees target. Nathan Fogden says 40 percent of his crews are overseas… Video, Audio
How hard is it to plant trees for a living? Lisa Owen finds out
Forestry bosses say it's difficult to get and keep workers in what is a physically demanding job, but just how hard is it? Checkpoint host Lisa Owen planted trees for the day to find out. Video, Audio
Farming is a Gas
A Waikato Regional Council sustainability expert, and agricultural economist explain the three greenhouse gases caused by farming in clear, straightforward ways. Can farmers alter their farming… Audio
Toxic debate: Is methyl bromide use back on the table?
Sixteen months out from a deadline to effectively ban the use of methyl bromide as a fumigant in the export log industry, the Environmental Protection Agency or EPA is to undertake a reassessment of… Audio
Forestry 'gold rush' underway in Wairoa
Warnings a modern day gold rush is underway as productive farm land is sold to make room for lucrative forestry. Farmers and community leaders in Wairoa have become the latest group to raise concerns… Audio
Minginui, the town time forgot, is growing
A year on from a $5.8 million investment in forestry, the Bay of Plenty village of Minginui is showing seeds of promise, but the 90 jobs initially promised is now being described as 'aspirational'… Video, Audio
Provincial Growth Fund - slush fund or lifeline?
Insight - With $3bn heading to 6 regions under the Provincial Growth Fund, questions have been asked about how it's being spent and by whom? Lois Williams asks those getting funding to plant trees or… Audio
Companies charged for Gisborne debris to appear in court next month
Forestry companies charged after a large quantity of woody debris ended up on properties in the Gisborne region will appear in court next month. The region suffered devastation in June after two bouts… Audio
NZ falcons thriving in logged pine plantations
Rare native New Zealand falcons are thriving in some unexpected places, including recently logged pine forests. Audio