Completed forms should be addressed to ‘The Chief Executive’ at redaxenz@gmail.com and must be received no later than 30 September 2025.
PROMOTING WELL MANAGED PLANTATION
FORESTRY IN THE BAY
Hawkes Bay is growing 165,000 hectares of highly productive plantation forests of which 127,180 hectares are managed by members of the Hawkes Bay Forestry Group.
This renewable natural resource supports the largest processing plant in the Bay and a significant part of the business of the Port of Napier.
NATURAL, FAST GROWING & RENEWABLE
...a vital cog in our economy
OUR
PRIORITIES
The Group recognises the need for effective communication to help understand the contribution forestry is making to our economic, social and environmental well-being and to encourage local people to become part of this exciting story.
Environmental Integrity
Woody Debris
Summarised learnings from Cyclone Gabrielle in Interpine Report. Ongoing assessment and practice review.
Woody Roads (Shred Roads)
Shred Road research being conducted under FGR ands Pan Pac trials. HB based Masters student conducting relevant research into the use of wood as a roading medium.
Cable assist and backline track, care and rehabilitation.
Reducing the environmental risk of this practise across the region by sharing information, tools and instructions. Project group formed to advance this. Field trip to exhibit.
Biomass Energy
HB Forestry Group Biomass energy subcommittee leading a strategic process with Whirika Consulting. Funded by EECA.
Resilient Infrastructure
Post Cyclone Gabrielle rebuilding road and infrastructure efforts led to a range of solutions now being shared. Project group formed to advance this. Field trip to exhibit.
Fish Passage
Education of field staff and field visits held to advance practices and improving fish passage where it will have most impact.
Spatial Intelligence
Collaborations between HBRC and company spatial specialists.
Myostis petiolata
Endangered ‘forget me not’ restoration project Matariki, Pan Pac Forest Products, Ngati Hineuru, Maungaharuru Tangitu Trust, DOC.
Kakabeak Restoration
Nationally critical species being restored in HB and East Coast. Partners are Pan Pac Environmental Trust, RedAxe Forestry Intelligence, Forest Lifeforce Restoration Trust, Matariki Forests, Biodiversity HB, DOC Community Fund, Ngati Pahauwera Development Trust, Plant HB Nursery.
Pakuratahi Land Use Study
Nationally significant project to compare sediment and water quality impacts across; forested, native forest and farmed subcatchments. Repeating this study for the second rotation harvest event starting in 2026. Partners are SCION, MPI, MfE, Pan Pac, HBFG, Maungaharuru Tangitu Trust.
Positive Policy Settings
Hosting MPs. MP/Minister phone calls.
As required. 2 NZ First MPs in 2024.
Submissions
Smartflow, NZIER SH2. MILU Report. Wairoa rating etc. Ongoing.
Hosting Officials, HBRC and Government Engagement Events.
MPI Director General and Director visits, MfE staff collaborations, HBRC Councillors and staff. East coast Expo. NZIF Conference in Napier 2025.
Advocacy
Good News Stories. Our people at work.
Press stories featuring forestry folks enjoying their work.
News Flashes/ opportunities. Website has all relevant promotional content updated.
Regular website refreshes with project content.
Our People (Workforce)
Planning for 2026 Awards event.
Bi annual event to celebrate our workforce and projects.
Scholarships
September publicity of annual scholarship awarded for academic, community and cultural involvement.
Safety, Worksafe, ACOP reviews.
New ACOP released 26 August.
New Ground People Coaching Pilot with Brendon Ratcliffe
2 workshops conducted 2025 with all attendees visited in their workplaces. 14 contractor staff included. DGL, MWL, BFH, Goodmans, ATS, to learn lessons from high performance sport, for high performance business.
Student hosting and internships
Prospective forestry employees and students hosted by arrangement.
Discover Forestry, Wood is Good, and Career Events.
School visits with technical equipment, log trucks and forest staff on site. Local career events to have forestry presence.
