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FICA is a membership based organisation representing the voice of New Zealand forestry contractors. Formed in 2002, FICA currently has approximately 240 member companies and associate members in harvesting, silviculture, civil and roading.

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FICA E-newsletter - May 2025

In our latest FICA update, we're covering: Market Update Fuel Update from Waitomo Meeting with Todd McClay FICA secures seat for forestry innovation A gift to yourself - the importance ofRead more

Immigration NZ Roundup - April 2025

Immigration NZ has released their latest summary of recent key operational and policy updates about the immigration system. Please note this is not an exhaustive list of updates. For more informationRead more

Tangata Matatau - 2025 Conference

FICA Members / Forestry contractors who are operating in the wildfire industry are invited to attend the Tangata Matatau Conference happening 9-11 July 2025 in Christchurch. FICA Board Member KevinRead more

Logger Mag May 2025

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FICA e-news April 2025

In our latest FICA update, we're covering: Market Update Fuel Update from Waitomo Increasing productivity and striking the right trade relationships key for New Zealand business ACOP -Read more

WorkSafe seeking final ACOP feedback

WorkSafe is seeking feedback on a proposal to revoke the existing forestry ACOPs (Approved code of practice for safety and health in forest operations, Approved code of practice for safety and healthRead more

Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 reform update

This week, the Government announced the first update in its suite of reforms to the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA). In the first announcement on Monday, 31 March 2025 Minister for WorkplRead more

FICA Logger Mag - April 2025 Issue

Want to listen to our FICA Logger Mag updates instead of reading them? Here's how:Read more

Immigration NZ Roundup - Q1 2025

This Immigration New Zealand information roundup covers from 17 December 2024 – 28 February 2025.Read more

FICA E-newsletter - March 2025

In our latest FICA update, we're covering: Market Update Fuel Update from Waitomo Upcoming FICA Workshop 'Looking Ahead' - Friday 4 April - register below FICA Membership Renewals - comingRead more

ACOP Review - Technical Workshops in March

FICA, FOA and FISC have been working hard with WorkSafe on progressing the ACOP. There has been much debate around the purpose, intended target, the language and format of the ACOP. The originalRead more

Vocational Training Update

FICA recently met with the Minister of Vocational Training Penny Simmonds. The Minister seemed to be very aware of the unique demands required in the forest industry for on-the-job training and theRead more

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