renew your Membership 2024
It's time to renew your FICA membership. Be represented and supported while accessing a suite of great benefits. The cost of FICA Membership has not increased in the past 6 years and will remain the same again in 2024.
Why join FICA?
Be represented ‘at the table’ with key industry groups and government agencies
Be affiliated with an organisation known for professionalism as a leader in forestry
Access networking, learning and development opportunities and member benefits
Some of the activities we have been involved with over the last 12 months include:
FICA’s aims in education are to upskill the contractor community, prioritise safety in the workplace, increase best practice adoption and advance industry professionalism:
Model contract template project launched in August 2023 transformational negotiations and demonstrating “what good” looks like
ROVE advisory group completes BluePrint for vocational training and advocating to TEC organisations
Mates 4 Life pilot completed in Hawkes Bay with an Auction that raised $40K for further development
Be a Mate : Hei Hoa Te Ngahere Business Case and forestry centric wellbeing programme underway for 2023/24
Monthly webinars bringing experts in on business support topics through challenging times
Part of a Hauler Guarding Technical Advisory Group to establish an industry best practise guide
Involved in Toroawhi and Safetree Certification Governance
Yarder Tower Inspectors Certification Programme stepped up to professional management
Steering Group for the Industry Transformation Plan
ACOP Review support and industry input
Silviculture / Migrant Worker Guidelines – being a good employer
FENZ Partnership opportunity
MOU Partners and lead in Training & Education Entity
Pio Terei Wellbeing Video Series during Cyclone Gabrielle & A-OK support
Through promotional activity FICA is focused on strengthening the “social licence” to operate, encouraging entry into the contractor workforce and growing the voice of the forestry contractor community:
Immigration Class Exception for forestry workers received 500 places to get more workers to ground in 2023
Fast & Forward Forestry EXPO saw over 5000 visitors through the gates over 2 days and a sell out of trade stands with outstanding feedback for this inaugural event owned by FICA
Celebrating 20 years of FICA
Lead role for the implementation and design of Find Your Fit In Forestry – diversity of roles to the public via radio – newspaper – social media and TV
Support and judging panel for Micro Innovation Competition
“Doing it Real” Contractor good bugger stories on video
State of the Nation PR’s through media during Cyclone Gabrielle crisis
Promotional stand at the National Fieldays Forestry Hub
“The constant information we receive is pretty vital. They give us an idea of what the market’s doing locally and internationally. They’re also a great face for forestry and educating the public.”
ANDY WATERS, HIGHTRACK HARVESTING
“Being a FICA member keeps us updated on all the industry and where it’s heading, markets, health and safety, Safetree and any information that’s required to run day to day.”
IAN BURSON, BURSON LOGGING
“I’ve been a FICA Member for most of the time I’ve been a contractor…I’ve always appreciated the feedback that I get industry wide. FICA put on some good events which bring contractors together and it’s a voice for the industry, especially when times are tough.”
GARETH WHITE, G WHITE LOGGING
“The benefits I see of being a FICA member are you’re part of the industry voice, you’re not going it alone. You’ve got the buyer discount with N3 and the like, which you can pass onto your staff as well, and just the opportunity to network with other members.”
CONNOR MCCORMICK, MCCORMICK LOGGING
“The thing I most appreciate about FICA is the support that they give us. We can contact them at anytime about any issue we’re having and they’ll give us some wisdom or point us in the right direction. I also appreciate their passion for the industry, they really want to see the best for us contractors and our crews.”
RACHAEL BROWN, JENSEN LOGGING
“I think that FICA is really proactive…there’s a good group of people on their board that are driving things. It’s a voice for our industry, they lobby the government, put in seminars, driving the events again, they’re a really important voice for the contractors.”
MIKE FRASER, FRASER LOGGING
“The real benefits of FICA are having a direct relationship with a lot of the government agencies which is important for us for immigration through to training to recruitment. It’s a good thing. Forestry is a great place to work and forestry does a lot for New Zealand.”
ROBIN THOMPSON, ACTIVE FOREST MANAGEMENT
“FICA do advocate for us. It’s a voice we don’t have. If we want something done we do approach FICA and we come out with a solution. That’s what we want, that’s what we need, someone to speak for us.”
JOE TAUTE, MAHI RAKAU
Member BENEFITS
n3 Membership – savings for your business
Save money on your everyday business needs with 50+ Suppliers. In 2022, the average FICA Member saved $10,169* with n3 Suppliers, primarily on safety equipment, building supplies, office essentials and fuel. Plus, FICA fully covers your n3 Membership fee; it is free to you as a Member.
Trade On-Account with Suppliers:
Trade directly with 50+ Suppliers and receive a monthly invoice.
If you already trade with one of n3’s Suppliers, they can run a price comparison and if beneficial, they will put you onto the n3 price file and you can continue trading as normal.
Or with your n3 Trade Card and App:
Get discounts on the go at 20+ Suppliers and pay cash or EFTPOS for goods at the time of purchase.
Available in a physical card and a smartphone app
To find out more and to activate your n3 membership click here
*The savings shown represent 2022 calendar year. Sample based on Members who use 3 or more n3 Suppliers on-account. Savings are indicative only and based on typical n3 Member savings and/or Supplier tender responses from a combination of list price, trade price or RRP depending on category. Individual Member savings will vary depending on basket of goods purchased.
Boost (powered by n3) – savings for your employees
A benefits programme that lets employers reward their team with discounts and special offers at NZ retailers and service providers.
Available in the convenience of a smartphone app and website
Ability to add existing staff incentives, giving your staff a single place for all your employee benefits
Forme discounts
Several of Forme’s regular publications are used as industry standards throughout New Zealand and increasingly in Australia and further abroad. Forme is known for its industry research, in house databases and regular reports. Informe is an annual publication which Forme publishes which monitors and tracks the escalation of costs for typical forestry equipment within the sectors of Harvesting, Forestry (silviculture) and Engineering. As part of your membership, you'll get access to discounted copies as below:
Retail Price | FICA Member Price | Total Discount | |
|---|---|---|---|
Informe Harvesting 2024 | $800 | $550 | -31% |
Informe Forestry 2024 | $575 | $300 | -47% |
Informe Engineering 2024 | $575 | $450 | -21% |
New Zealand Logger Magazine - complimentary subscription
Add your key staff for inclusion in your NZ Logger Magazine complimentary subscription, with additional quantities reflecting your level of membership. NZ Logger Magazine includes a 4-page spread from FICA featuring updates and news from our industry, while also promoting our sponsors.
Communications / Invites
Get updates and invites for relevant events and activities. Plus, receive to receive Conference & AGM invites with associated member discounts for you and your staff.
Recognition and Affiliation
Get recognition with access to a FICA email signature that can be used on your emails to promote your membership. You'll be affiliated with a professional body, understanding and agreeing to the FICA Code of Ethics, bringing credibility and professionalism to the organisation.
Sponsor Recognition
FICA would not be able to operate without the support of our sponsors.
From time to time our sponsors offer special packages and discounts to FICA members. You can check out our sponsors here.
Member Packages
Join FICA Today
Please complete the membership form renewal below. Information you provide will help us to keep your business and your key staff updated as part of your membership package. Split payment terms are available on request. Contact admin@fica.org.nz
Forest Industry Contractors Association (FICA)
E: office@fica.org.nz
P: 0800 342 269
