Future bright for forestry, says Forestry Minister Stuart Nash during Northland visit
14 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM
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Forestry Minister Stuart Nash during his visit to Northland. Photo / Donna Russell
Northern Advocate (Whangarei)
By: Donna Russell
Growing more trees and processing them in New Zealand is part of Forestry Minister Stuart Nash s vision for the future of the industry. He was hosted by the Tai Tokerau Maori Forestry Collective at a meeting of forestry industry leaders on Friday in the Pakaraka Hall near Moerewa.
Nash has worked in the forestry industry in New Zealand and Japan and has a postgraduate diploma in forestry and a masters degree in forestry management.
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Whakatāne Mill closure looms, workers face job losses
24 Feb, 2021 05:00 AM
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is continuing her tour of the Bay of Plenty.
Rotorua Daily Post
A looming closure of the Whakatāne Mill is being described as a devastating blow as residents now worry about the futures of the 210 workers facing job losses. The Swiss owners of the mill which, for 80 years, has been the backbone of jobs for locals, have proposed to close the site this year.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visited Whakatāne Mill while campaigning in Whakatāne last year. Photo / File