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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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Contractor Voice in Tairawhiti

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Looking at things from a new angle

Women in Forestry from Northland, Tairawhiti, Central North Island, Canterbury and Nelson/Tasman came together in Nelson 26-28 August, to connect, learn and see firsthand how forest owners andRead more

Supporting Investment in Forestry’s Future

FICA will be supporting several funding applications in the 2027 Forest Growers Levy Trust round that align with key priorities identified by contractors and the wider forestry sector. Working alongsRead more

Contractor Voice in Tairawhiti

Forestry contractors have been actively engaged in recent Government initiatives aimed at addressing forestry consenting, compliance and land use issues in Tairāwhiti, ensuring the practical realitiRead more

FICA and FOA Joint Board Meeting

FICA and the FOA Executive met on 9 September for a positive and constructive joint Board meeting, providing an opportunity to discuss key issues facing New Zealand's forestry sector. A major focusRead more

Successful Tower Inspectors Workshop

A Tower Inspectors Workshop brought together virtually all active tower inspectors, along with representatives from CBIP, WorkSafe, ThinkSafe and Safetree. Hosted by FICA in Wellington it aimed toRead more

Market Update - September 2026

September has brought a mixed picture for the forestry sector, with seasonal weather disruptions affecting harvest activity in some regions while export log markets continue to show signs ofRead more

Forestry sector backs independent facilitator for Tairāwhiti

The New Zealand Forest Owners Association (NZFOA), Eastland Wood Council (EWC), Forest Industry Contractors Association (FICA) and Ngāti Porou Forests have jointly backed the Government’s decisionRead more

FICA E-newsletter - August 2026

WHAT HAS FICA DELIVERED FOR MEMBERS THIS MONTH? Tairāwhiti contractor issues taken forward Met directly with contractors around consenting, compliance and wider supply-chain issues affectingRead more

Tairawhiti – Productivity is bigger than the Crew

Tony Hill of Hill Logging picked me up at 6:00am for a visit to his steep country winch-assist (SWY) operation east of Mangatu Forest. Many readers will know Tony through his role as NZ LoggerRead more

WorkSafe Snapshot

FICA meets with the WorkSafe forestry inspectorate team every six weeks to discuss emerging industry issues, enforcement trends and areas of concern. WorkSafe completed 526 forestry assessmentsRead more

A Practical Win on the Living Wage

FSC has formally approved and published an interpretation of the New Zealand Forest Stewardship Standard that recognises the living wage agreement negotiated between FICA and First Union. TheRead more

Forestry Gets a Seat at the Table with Competenz 2.0

Workplace vocational training will move to the new Competenz 2.0, a decision endorsed by the FICA/NZFOA Forestry Training Committee. It is designed to ensure forestry retains strong industryRead more

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