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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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Latest Updates

Logger Mag - April 2026

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

Radio New Zealand - Forestry manager discusses concerns over diesel prices

The logging industry's warning some companies could be on the brink as the conflict in Iran pushes up the cost of diesel. Forest Management Group Director, Glenn Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.Read more

Letter to Government Ministers - Explicit Inclusion of Forestry as a Level 2 Critical Customer

We are writing on behalf of the New Zealand Forest Owners Association and Forest Industry Contractors Association to emphasise the importance of explicitly including forestry as a Level 2 criticalRead more

Submission on Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill

FICA supports the overall intent of the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill to: • reduce unnecessary compliance costs; • improve clarity for PCBUs about what is required; and • supportRead more

Fuel Adjustment Factor Calculation

As you are well aware as a result of the conflict in the Middle East fuel prices have risen rapidly over the past two weeks. FICA has been talking with FOA and MPI regarding the situation and has bRead more

Micro Innovation Challenge

Got a solution to a forestry problem? There’s still time to get your idea in. Whether it’s a new tool, a smart upgrade, or an out‑of‑the‑box fix for an everyday frustration… you couldRead more

Update your info with FICA

To enable FICA to better serve our members we are looking to update existing data in our database and collect new information. New information we want to collect includes: An email address forRead more

FICA E-newsletter - March 2026

February was a significant month across the industry, marked by the sign off of FICA’s revised strategic plan, budget 2026 and a full events schedule for 2026. We have made major progress inRead more

Tairawhiti Employment Survey

The Eastland Wood Council with assistance from FICA and other stakeholders, recently carried out a survey. The survey identifies 1,155 workers across the forestry and wood processing sector inRead more

Logger Mag - March 2026

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

Health and Safety Amendment Bill 2026

The Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill (Government Bill 244–1) has just been released. The Bill is yet to go through its first reading in parliament and if passed it goes to a selectRead more

Reduce costs with n3

FICA is committed to supporting its Members' success, including helping businesses keep their operating costs down. That’s why FICA has partnered with n3 to give Members access to great discountsRead more

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