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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 - September 2025

In our latest FICA update, we're covering: Market Update Waitomo Fuel Outlook ACOP - What you Need To Know Safety Systems Work When Grounded in Reality (Message from Amy Satherley) FICA AGMRead more

Top 10 ACOP Changes for Contractors

The 2025 ACOP introduces a more risk-based, system-focused approach aligned with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. Here are the top ten changes contractors should be aware of: Legal FrameworkRead more

ACOP - WorkSafe Roadshow Workshops

The new ACOP comes into effect immediately. WorkSafe has confirmed its intent to support the sector through education and engagement—not enforcement—during the initial rollout and has scheduledRead more

Message to Contractors: Understanding the New ACOP

The new ACOP 2025 is now in effect. While it replaces the 2012 version, it doesn’t introduce radical new rules—rather, it reframes how we think about health and safety responsibilities in line wiRead more

PFAS Foam Restrictions Finalised

The EPA’s final deadline for phasing out PFAS-containing firefighting foams is 3 December 2025, ending all contained use of PFOA-related compounds in New Zealand. At the recent CNIWC H&S meeting, Read more

Immigration Update

We’re pleased to share a major milestone in our ongoing immigration advocacy efforts, that marks a turning point for workforce stability in the silviculture sector. Last month, Immigration New ZeaRead more

Safety Systems Work When Grounded in Reality

“Safety systems only work when they’re grounded in reality” – that was the key message from Amy Satherley, Director of ATS Logging, while speaking on behalf of contractors at the Spotlight onRead more

ACOP Comparison

Chayne Zinsli (Summit Forests) has completed a comparison of the 2012 and 2025 versions of the ACOP. Read more

Safetree Certification and the New ACOP

Safetree Certification and the New ACOP: What Principals and Forest Owners Need to Know Safetree Certification is now formally referenced within the updated Approved Code of Practice (ACOP), reinforcRead more

FICA Logger Mag - September 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

Immigration NZ Roundup - August 2025

Here is a summary of recent key operational and policy updates about the immigration system. Please note this is not an exhaustive list of updates. For more information about any of the updatesRead more

ACoP and Health and Safety when Managing a Small Forest Harvest Good Practice Guidelines Launched

At the Spotlight on Safety Event held in Palmerston North on Tuesday 26th August, the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Hon. Brooke van Velden officially launched new guidance forRead more

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