SPOTLIGHT on SAFETY
+ FICA AGM
26 AUGUST 2025 - PALMERSTON NORTH
Event details
Date: Tuesday 26 August 2025
Time: Approximately 2 pm - 5.30 pm TBC
Venue: Hockey Manawatu Inc, 6 Manawaroa Street, West End, Palmerston North 4410
ITINERARY
fica agm @ 2pm
FICA MEMBERS ONLY
FICA Members are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting. A constiutional vote will be held and changes to our board will be announced. We need as many FICA Members to attend as possible.
spotlight on safety @ 3pm
ALL OF INDUSTRY WELCOME
This industry event will put the spotlight on safety, with the launch the new Forestry Approved Code of Practice (ACOP), the Best Practice Guidelines for Health and Safety in small forests, and the potential introduction of a Forest Industry Health & Safety Charter, which will set the standard for safer, smarter operations across the sector.
To underscore the importance of these initiatives, the event will be attended by Brooke van Velden, Minister of Workplace Health & Safety, and other industry leaders.
Launch of the new Forestry Approved Code of Practice (ACOP)
Launch of the Best Practice Guidelines for Health and Safety in small forests
Potential introduction of a Forest Industry Health & Safety Charter
Happy Hour @ 4pm
ALL WELCOME
Following on from the official proceedings / presentation, we will have a casual networking function at the Hockey Club.
Catch the Shuttle there and back
Shuttle Vans provided by the Manauwatu Hockey Club will be available to transport people back to town from the venue. For more details email sarah@fica.org.nz
why palmerston north?
The Southern North Island is the fourth most forested region in New Zealand, producing a sustainable cut of 3 million m³ annually.
What makes it unique? Approximately 70% of this harvest comes from small, non-corporate forests—making it the perfect location to champion health and safety improvements tailored to smaller and woodlot operations.
A recent FISC report also highlighted opportunities for stronger health and safety performance in the region, reinforcing the need for industry-wide collaboration.
Who Should Attend?
This event is designed for:
Contractors
Forest Owners
Forest Managers
Industry Stakeholders looking to shape the future of forestry safety
FICA Members and Non-Members are welcome to attend. Together, we can build a safer, more connected forestry industry.
