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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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Advocacy Starts With a Conversation

Sometimes the most important advocacy opportunities are the ones we don't plan. Over the past few months, forestry contractors in Tairāwhiti have played an active role in discussions withRead more

Silviculture Takes Centre Stage at the NWC Forestry Awards

FICA is delighted to congratulate Joel Neumann-Niha and the team at Niha Contracting Ltd on winning the Northland Wood Council (NWC) Crew of the Year Award. Their success is particularly pleasingRead more

Tower Modifications: Have Your Say on Proposed Changes to the Yarder Inspection Best Practice Guide

When a cable yarder has been operating for 20, 30 or even 40 years, modifications are inevitable. Engines are repowered, control systems upgraded, brakes replaced, hydraulics improved and,Read more

Market Update - October 2026

October has delivered some welcome improvement for the forestry sector. Export log prices lifted during the month, supported by a weaker New Zealand dollar, improving Chinese manufacturing activity,Read more

Safety, Productivity and Procurement: The Message Forestry Can't Ignore

Released in September, the State of a Thriving Nation 2025 report from the Business Leaders' Health and Safety Forum provides some timely lessons for New Zealand forestry. The Forum represents moreRead more

HarvestTECH 2026: Extra Value for FICA Members

FICA members can now access an extended Early Bird discount for HarvestTECH 2026 (inc. Wood Transport & Logistics). HarvestTECH remains one of the industry's premier events, bringing togetherRead more

Contractors Join Ministerial Forestry Lunch in Tairawhiti

A number of FICA contractor members were invited to attend an industry lunch with Minister McClay in Gisborne on 12 October. The event was hosted by the Eastland Wood Council, bringing togetherRead more

Who's Paying for the FSC Living Wage Increase?

On 1 September, the Living Wage increased to $29.90 per hour. If you're an FSC-certified forest manager or contractor engaged by an FSC-certified forest manager, that's not just a wage increase. It'sRead more

FICA Logger Mag - October 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

FICA E-newsletter - September 2026

What has FICA delivered this month? WOMEN IN FORESTRY – BUILDING STRONGER CONNECTIONS FICA supported the Women in Forestry event in Nelson, bringing people together from Northland, Tairāwhiti,Read more

Looking After the People Behind the Business

One of the more unexpected findings from FICA's 2026 Financial Health Survey was the level of interest in wellbeing and mental health support. 40% of respondents said they would be interested inRead more

Productivity Through Partnership: Industry Comes Together to Focus on Performance

More than 50 forestry industry participants gathered in Nelson recently for the latest Productivity Workshop delivered through the collaboration between FICA and the University of Canterbury. With anRead more

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