YOUR VOICE

The voice of forestry contractors
since 2002

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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240+
member companies
70%
of the national log cut represented
13
regions represented
6bn
log export earnings in 2021



What's New?

Latest Updates


FICA FOA Joint Immigration NZ Submission - Seasonal Visas

FICA and the FOA have developed a joint submission to MBIE / Immigration New Zealand on saesonal visas. We welcome the introduction of the proposed Global Workforce Seasonal Visa (GWSV) and SurgeRead more

FICA E-newsletter - May 2025

In our latest FICA update, we're covering: Market Update  Fuel Update from Waitomo  Meeting with Todd McClay  FICA secures seat for forestry innovation  A gift to yourself - the importance ofRead more

Immigration NZ Roundup - April 2025

Immigration NZ has released their latest summary of recent key operational and policy updates about the immigration system. Please note this is not an exhaustive list of updates. For more informationRead more

Tangata Matatau - 2025 Conference

FICA Members / Forestry contractors who are operating in the wildfire industry are invited to attend the Tangata Matatau Conference happening 9-11 July 2025 in Christchurch. FICA Board Member KevinRead more

Logger Mag May 2025

Want to listen to our FICA Logger Mag updates instead of reading them? Here's how:Read more

FICA e-news April 2025

In our latest FICA update, we're covering: Market Update  Fuel Update from Waitomo  Increasing productivity and striking the right trade relationships key for New Zealand business  ACOP -Read more

WorkSafe seeking final ACOP feedback

WorkSafe is seeking feedback on a proposal to revoke the existing forestry ACOPs (Approved code of practice for safety and health in forest operations, Approved code of practice for safety and healthRead more

Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 reform update

This week, the Government announced the first update in its suite of reforms to the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA). In the first announcement on Monday, 31 March 2025 Minister for WorkplRead more

FICA Logger Mag - April 2025 Issue

Want to listen to our FICA Logger Mag updates instead of reading them? Here's how:Read more

Immigration NZ Roundup - Q1 2025

This Immigration New Zealand information roundup covers from 17 December 2024 – 28 February 2025.Read more

FICA E-newsletter - March 2025

In our latest FICA update, we're covering: Market Update  Fuel Update from Waitomo  Upcoming FICA Workshop 'Looking Ahead' - Friday 4 April - register below  FICA Membership Renewals - comingRead more

ACOP Review - Technical Workshops in March

FICA, FOA and FISC have been working hard with WorkSafe on progressing the ACOP. There has been much debate around the purpose, intended target, the language and format of the ACOP.  The originalRead more

Why join FICA?

Gain a SEAT AT THE TABLE with FICA representing you 

Be AFFILIATED with an organisation that's leading the way in our industry

Access TOOLS, RESOURCES, INFORMATION & SUPPORT relevant to your business 

Get a range of DISCOUNTS, OFFERS & DEALS as part of our awesome member package

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