Forestry - Insights & Opinion

Bioenergy in New Zealand: Fuels for the Future?

The energy transition from combustion fuels to low carbon alternatives is viewed as critical in the race to cut global CO2 emissions and reach climate targets. We look at some of the opportunities p...

14.11.2023 Posted in Business Advice & Climate Change & Forestry

Pathways for Foreign Investment in NZ Forestry

Forestry is a strategically important industry for New Zealand and one which has traditionally received substantial amounts of foreign investment. In recent years, changes have been made to the over...

18.07.2023 Posted in Foreign Investment & Forestry & Property

ETS Scheme Consultation Commences

On 19 June 2023 the Government launched a consultation process around possible changes to New Zealand’s emissions trading scheme. Our Forestry Team looks at key features. Cyclones, flooding and ot...

04.07.2023 Posted in Business Advice & Climate Change & Forestry & Property

Forestry in 2023: Things to look out for this year

Our Forestry team considers a few things to look out for this year in the legal landscape of one of New Zealand’s most important industries: Developments in land use management regime applicable to...

28.02.2023 Posted in Forestry & Health & Safety & Regulatory & Trade and Transport

Forestry reform impacts NZ log traders and advisors

Recently passed legislative updates impose new regulatory standards on forestry advisors and log traders – introducing new levels of professional compliance for a previously unregulated area of the forestry sector.

04.04.2022 Posted in Business Advice & Forestry & Trade and Transport