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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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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

Your data is giving FICA a Stronger Voice

Our Financial Health Survey is the most comprehensive snapshot we’ve ever collected and confirms many of the issues contractors have been raising for some time, including profitability pressures,Read more

Tower Inspector Workshop

Following strong interest from across the industry, FICA is pleased to confirm that the inaugural Forestry Tower Inspectors Workshop will be held on Thursday 10 September 2026 at Rydges WellingtonRead more

ACC invoices are coming – what businesses need to know about levy changes

With ACC employer invoicing coming up, businesses need to be aware of changes to how ACC levies are now calculated, following recommendations from the 2024 levy consultation and agreement byRead more

Lost workdays continue to have an impact on New Zealand business

ACC has released its annual ‘Injuries in New Zealand’ report, providing insights into how New Zealanders are getting injured and the impact those injuries have on people, workplaces andRead more

Tairawhiti Forestry Action Group Meeting

During a recent trip to Tairāwhiti, I spent a day attending the Tairāwhiti Forestry Action Group (TFAG) meeting. FICA holds a seat at this table through a Ministerial appointment. TFAG wasRead more

Growing Pressure from Regulation

During a visit to Tairāwhiti in early August, I met with a number of other contractors. A recurring theme was the ongoing impact of consenting delays and what many perceive as increasinglyRead 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

Forestry confirms vocational training partnership with Competenz

New Zealand's forestry sector has confirmed it will align its workplace vocational training with the new Engineering and Manufacturing Private Training Establishment (PTE), operating under Competenz.Read more

FICA E-newsletter - July 2026

In this update: Message from CEO Rowan Struthers Market Update Back to my roots - Kawerau and Taupo Excursion Upcoming Events FICA AGM Women in Forestry Nelson End of Year Rolling RetroRead more

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