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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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FICA e-newsletter - August 2025

In our latest FICA update, we're covering: Market Update Waitomo Fuel Outlook Spotlight on Safety and 2025 FICA AGM Queenstown Contractor Christmas - Tickets Selling Fast Tasman Trip:Read more

Collaborating on Safety Guidance

The recent sentencing of Kohurau Contracting—following a serious safety breach that left a forestry worker with life-altering injuries—has prompted action across the sector. FICA and FISCRead more

Tairawhiti Standing Consents Under Scrutiny

Over the past month, FICA has been actively engaged in a renewed dialogue with Gisborne District Council (GDC) regarding standing consents, which continue to place unsustainable pressure on contractoRead more

Logger Mag - August 2025

Want to listen to our FICA Logger Mag updates instead of reading them? Here's how: 1. Update your settings (phones / tablets) or install this free audio reader extension (desktop / laptop): a.Read more

FICA Constitution Vote - 2025 Annual General Meeting

FICA Members are advised that a vote will be held at the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Forest Industry Contractors Association Incorporated Society, to adopt a new constitution under the TheRead more

Blown Away - Managing a plantation forest salvage operation following a major windthrow event

This report provides a summary of how the NZFM team approached and managed the salvage operation of windthrow in the Central North Island plantation forest, and some of the key learnings from it.Read more

Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough flood recovery

Flooding across the Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough areas in mid-2025 caused extensive damage. Support is available to help the primary sector and support rural communities with the clean-up andRead more

FICA E-newsletter - July 2025

In our latest FICA update, we're covering: Market Update Waitomo Fuel Outlook Spotlight on Safety and 2025 FICA AGM FICA Election - Nominations Open Now Queenstown Contractor Christmas -Read more

Immigration Advocacy

We are pleased to share a critical milestone in our ongoing efforts to safeguard forestry workforce stability: the Silviculture Operator role has now been officially included in the July 2025Read more

CNIWC Forestry Awards

The CNI Wood Council Forestry Awards aim to celebrate achievements, strengthen the industry, and underscore the vital economic value that forestry brings to the Central North Island. This year's awarRead more

AI and Wearable Tech

FICA is proud to announce a groundbreaking initiative that has received universal support across the industry—leveraging AI and wearable technology to transform the management of manual treeRead more

ACC Recovery at Work Trial - Register Interest

When an employee gets injured, it can have a significant impact on them, their workmates and their workplace. ACC data shows that over 18 million workdays were lost in New Zealand due to injury lastRead more

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