About
Strengthening the entire wood supply chain in Northland
The Northland Wood Council brings together nine member organisations to collaborate on areas of shared interest across the region’s forestry and wood supply chain. Our work is driven through dedicated working groups that focus on key parts of the industry, enabling us to coordinate efforts, share knowledge, and support practical improvements that benefit the whole sector. Together, these collaborative efforts strengthen the entire wood supply chain in Northland, supporting resilience, safety, sustainability, and long‑term regional growth.
Dedicated working groups
Environmental and Health & Safety working groups
Northland Wood Council's Environmental and Health & Safety working groups partner closely with regional regulators to lift industry standards, promote best practice, and ensure sustainable and safe operations across Northland.
Wood Processing and Northport Users groups
The Wood Processing and Northport Users groups concentrate on improving efficiency and wood availability, supporting smoother operations and stronger connections across the supply chain.
Roading Collaboration
We work directly with the three district councils’ roading teams, sharing our five‑year forward plans and bridge classification needs so they can plan upgrades that support efficient transport of wood products.
Our Purpose
VISION
Northland Forestry will be a vibrant, sustainable and respected industry in the region.
MISSION
To lead, promote, enhance and coordinate areas of strategic common interest for commercial Forestry in the Northland region.
Ruia taitea kia mahue ko taikaka anake
(Strip away the sapwood so only the heartwood remains)
VALUES
Leadership
Collaboration
Integrity
Innovation
Communication
Commitment
Our Strategic Focus
STANDARDS
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE:
Lead and promote innovation and best practice in the Forest Industry
GOALS AND TARGETS:
Encourage and advocate for best practice in health, safety and environmental management.
STRATEGIC ACTIONS:
Support and promote health and safety initiatives and measures.
Actively engage with Regional and District councils on environmental and transport issues.
Facilitate the process of developing best practice guidelines and standards with local authorities and statutory regulators.
Interact with local authorities in preparing and finalising Regional and District plans.
Stay abreast of regulatory matters impacting commercial Forestry.
INFLUENCE
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE:
Provide the voice of commercial Forestry in Northland
GOALS AND TARGETS:
Be the voice of commercial Forestry in Northland, consolidating the views of members.
STRATEGIC ACTIONS:
Work to improve the community and political perception of forestry.
Stay abreast of local Government strategies and policy impacting forestry.
Liaise with other forest bodies: NZFOA, FISC, FICA, SCION, NZFFA, TUR/MPI, Iwi Forestry, FENZ and Future Foresters.
Promote and encourage Forest Industry Training and forestry career opportunities.
PROMOTION
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE:
Lead and collaborate in promoting the interests of the Forest Industry
GOALS AND TARGETS:
Enhance the image of the Forest Industry in Northland.
STRATEGIC ACTIONS:
Promote diversity in the industry.
Annual Forestry Awards.
Promote forestry in the wider community as a sustainable renewable industry. (Promote 5 simple messages)
Promote the Forest Industry in schools.
FUTURE
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE:
To ensure a legacy for Northland in terms of a vibrant, sustainable Forest Industry
GOALS AND TARGETS:
To support innovation in the Forest Industry in Northland.
STRATEGIC ACTIONS:
Be involved with research, science and knowledge development on the Northland wood supply region.
Promote and encourage new technologies and species designed to take forestry forward.
Promote and encourage initiatives that will attract people to the Forest Industry.
Strengthening Matauranga Māori alongside the application of science.
Our logo presents a modern, clean interpretation of a female Kauri cone. Each seed symbolises our members—coming together, collaborating, and growing—while the Kauri itself reflects a strong connection to Northland.
Northland Wood Council
Ph: 027 499 8416
Em: info@northlandwoodcouncil.co.nz
PO Box 1860, Whangarei
