Brian Stanley
Big changes looming for forestry sector
Major changes are looming for the forestry sector as the deluge of raw log exports fades amid dwindling supplies and demands increase from the building industry and other users.
An industry report by… Audio
Shortage of building timber "worst in living memory"
A building industry leader says the shortage of structural timber in New Zealand is now the worst in living memory - and it could still get worse. Imports have slowed due to disruptions in the supply… Audio
Wood wars: Timber manufacturers fighting to survive
Timber manufacturers say growers are caught in the crossfire of the log price war and it's crippling the New Zealand industry. The Wood Processors and Manufacturers Association told a meeting in… Audio
Timber industry wants action on China
The timber industry says it's getting nothing from the free trade agreement with China because Chinese authorities are finding new ways to penalise them financially. Audio
