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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 - December 2024

In our last FICA update for 2024, we're covering: Market Update Waitomo Fuel Outlook Tairawhiti Contractors Meeting 27 November Earthwork Qualifications - Unit Standards ACOP Review gets theRead more

ACOP Review FICA Only Workshop

As you are aware FISC, FICA and FOA had the opportunity to co-host the Hon Brooke van Velden Minister of Workplace Relations and Safety in Rotorua as part of the recent Health and Safety ReformRead more

FSC Audit Feedback Requests

As you may be aware a significant proportion of the NZ Forest Estate is FSC certified. Of the 1,757,451 net stocked area, 1,186,776 or 67% is certified. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is anRead more

Earthworks Qualifications Standards

FICA met with the GDC to discuss environmental accreditation of contractors and training of operators potentially using the new earthworks standards currently being developed. The standards areRead more

Tairawhiti Contractors Meeting 27 November

Tairawhiti Contractors met on 27 November as a follow up to the 5 September meeting. There was a good turn-out and Rowan thought a very productive meeting. FICA outlined the progress since theRead more

ACoP Feedback Events

WorkSafe have been updating the forestry guidance (ACoP Review) and are looking for feedback from industry. Below is an initial draft of sections on: Managing risk, and the contracting chainRead more

Further changes to improve AEWV processing efficiency

The Government has made further changes to assist with efficient processing across the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme. When applying for or renewing accreditation, employers no longerRead more

Data analysis of all recorded manual tree falling fatalities 2013 to 2023

In the 10 years to 2023, too many New Zealanders have left home to work on a commercial forestry site and not made it home to their families at the end of the day. While increased use ofRead more

Safety Alert - Seatbelts

Wearing your seatbelt is a legal requirement and an MFM (NZ) Life-Saving Rule. You must wear your seat belt at all times in a moving vehicle. A recent incident involving a passenger not wearing a sRead more

FICA E-newsletter - November 2024

In our latest FICA update, we're covering: Market Update Rotovegas / AGM Wrap Up Have Your Say - New NES-CF Slash Standards Falling From Heights Improvement Notices MBIE / Immigration / LabourRead more

Have your say - NES-CF slash standards

FICA has its say on the new NES-CF slash standards, are you interested in having your say? You might be aware that the Government is looking to improve slash management standards in the NES-CF toRead more

Managing and removing access in Immigration Online

It is now easier for accredited employers to manage access to records in their enhanced Immigration Online account. All employers now have an ‘Access Administrator’ role. The user with this role Read more

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