1 September 2011

The Wood Council of New Zealand (Woodco) has appointed Jane Arnott to the role of Chief Executive Officer for NZ Wood, the operation that runs the over-arching  marketing programme for the forest and wood sector.

6 July 2011

Today is a great day for the wood industry, says Doug Ducker, chairman of Woodco, following its winning entry into the 48 hour design competition for the Christchurch CBD, which took place over the last weekend.

24 June 2011

The Wood Council of New Zealand (Woodco) today (24 June) released 'Building a Stronger Future For Wood', the 2011 industry study.

2 March 2011

In the wake of the Christchurch earthquake, the New Zealand wood sector association, Woodco, stands ready to support New Zealand home builders.

"While Christchurch needs houses, New Zealand timber companies can supply them. We are confident in our ability to supply whatever is needed - we only need to know where and when," said Woodco chairman, Doug Ducker.

28 September 2009

Woodco supports Copenhagen Communiqué on Climate Change 

The wood processing and forest growing association, Woodco, has supported the Copenhagen Communiqué on climate change. 

Why Methyl Bromide is used to Fumigate Export Logs and Lumber

To ensure our logs and lumber are free of insect pests, some markets require them to be fumigated with methyl bromide gas before export.To protect residents, passers-by, pets and plants from harm, fumigation is strictly regulated. This ensures the gas poses no health risks to local communities.