TakenattheAwardswithMinisterMcClaytheMinisterofForestryareBoardMembers-Brent Donaldson,DamitaMitaCEO,GlennColeman,JoshGreen,ToddCheeseman,MichelleMaunder Administrator,ColinMaunderChairandGraemeBenge
CELEBRATINGACHIEVEMENTS
Ataneveningcelebratingtheforestry industry’sachievements,WoodCouncil CEODamitaMitaemphasizedthe importanceofcollaboration,shared purpose,andcontinuousimprovement.
TheNZForestManagers’effortsinthe Turangiwindthrowoperationfollowing CycloneGabriellewerehighlighted asapowerfulexampleofwhatcanbe accomplishedthroughteamworkanda unifiedapproach.
TheCentralNorthIsland(CNI)WoodCouncil emphasizestheimportanceoftraining,the health,well-beingandsafetyofourpeople, sustainablepracticesandinnovation.
Trainingisvitaltomaintainingaskilled workforce,andweappreciatethesupport fromCompetenzandToiOhomaiInstitute NZ,particularlythroughourcollaborative GenerationProgramme,nowinitsseventh round.
Weareimmenselyproudofallour graduatingstudentsandhonoredtosupport themastheytakethenextstepintheir careers.PastwinnersoftheGeneration
ABOUTCNIWC
T TheCentralNorthIslandWoodCouncil (CCNIWC)providesasinglevoicetoadvocate on n behalfoftheentireforestryindustry v verticalandsupplychainandtosupport thesustainablegrowthofthesector.The counncilisanon-profitorganisation,with itsown n ConstitutionandRulesandis governeedbyacommittee.
OURVISION
ToggenerateaforestrycommunityinCNI t thatwillbeself-sufficientwithabio-circular reeferennce tosustainabilitywherethescaleof theindustrry canaffectnationaloutcomes.
OURMISSION
C CNIWC C willinflfluencethefutureofforestryin thereggion.
ProgrammeGraduateoftheYearAwards includeRawiriTeHikofromTokoroain2022, whoisnowwithBrownLogginginTokoroa, andCorbanCoxanfromTokoroain2023, currentlyemployedbyTomblesonLogging inTaupo.Additionally,ZshawneeUatuku, whoreceivedaCertificateofExcellencein 2023,worksforFASTHarvestinginTokoroa, andKadafiToeToe,whoalsoreceiveda CertificateofExcellencein2023,isemployed atOhaakiHeatinReporoa.Thisyear’swinner, MaxCummings,beganworkingwithAceof SpadesSilvicultureContractingjustaweek aftertheawardsceremony.
Ourmembershipcoverseveryaspectof thesupplychain,representingtheCentral NorthIslandanddrivingnationalinitiatives atthelocallevel.Wearedeeplygrateful toourcurrentmembers,sponsorsand supportersfortheirongoingsupportand activeparticipation.Wewelcomenew members-yourinvolvementwillwillhelp shapethefutureofforestry,andtogether,we canachieveevengreatersuccess.Formore informationvisitourwebsiteorFacebook ContactDamitatojoin.
OURVALUES
•Enduringresilience&sustainability.
•ShowcasingCNIasagreatexemplarforthe forestryindustry.
•MakeCNIagreatplacetolive,workand play.
•Kaitiakitanga-Guardianshipofnatural resourcesandbeingresponsiblefor theenvironmentalmanagementand sustainableenterpriseinCNIforfuture generations.
OURSTRATEGY(ANDFOCUSPILLARS)
•InfluenceGovernmentPolicy-national& localinput.
•Advocacy-betheVoicefortheregion.
•Promotion-createthestoryfortheregion.
•Communication-engageplatformsto spreadtheword.
CONGRATULATIONS
MAXCUMMINGSWHOWAS AWARDED‘GENERATION PROGRAMMEGRADUATEOF THEYEAR’
Fromdayone,Maxwasrecognizedas havinggreatpotential,consistently achievingoutstandingresultsthroughout thecourse.Maxstoodoutnotonlyforhis determinationtocompletetheprogram andsecureemploymentbutalsoforseeing theforestryindustryasapathwaytoa promisingfuture.
Hewasrespectful,courteous,andpolite, withacuriousmindandakeeninterestin everyaspectofthecourse.Hisenthusiasm tolearnwasevidenttoalltheforestrytutors. Maxsuccessfullycompletedtheprogramin July,earningtheNZCertificateinForestry FoundationSkillsL2,alongwithaFirstAid certification.
InpartnershipwithToiOhomaiInstituteNZ, theGenerationProgrammeisanindustrysupportedtrainingpathwayforyoungpeople, leadingtolocalemploymentopportunitiesin theforestrysectororfurthereducation.
Theprogrammeoffers:
•ANZCertificateinForestryFoundations Skills(Level2),whichincludesthefollowing unitstandardstogetherwithaFirstAide Certificate:
•Workreadinessskills,includingphysical fitness,healthandnutrition,understanding employmentagreements,CVwriting, healthandsafety,andencouragingthe pursuitofadriver’slicense.
•Pastoralcaresupport,suchasdrugand alcoholeducation,communicationskills, counselling,andsupport.
•Industryfieldtripsandpresentations. Wewelcomeindustryinvolvementand inviteanyoneinterestedtoparticipate.You couldcontributebyhostingstudentson afieldtriptoyouroperation,sharingyour experiencesandcareerjourneyinforestry,or offeringworkexperienceandemployment opportunities.
Toknowmoreaboutthisprogrammeand howyoucangetinvolved,pleasecontact Damitaformoreinfo.
DamitaMita CHIEFEXECUTIVEOFFICER
MichelleMaunder ADMINISTRATOR
0274615475
Collaborationthekey tosalvage recoveryoperation
Inresponsetothesignificantimpactof CycloneGabrielleontheforestsaround Turangi,NZForestManagers(NZFM)has beenrecognizedfortheirexceptional industrycollaborationeffortsasthey wereawardedtheNationalForest IndustryCollaborationAwardatthe recentCNIWCForestryAwardsevent.
Followingthecyclonewhichaffected approximately6,500hectaresof plantationforestandresultedinthe blowingoverofaround3.4million tonnesoftrees,NZFMundertooka massivesalvageharvestingoperation toupliftlogsfromthedamagedstands. Thescale-upofharvesting,trucking,and ancillarycapacitywasamajorchallenge, requiringanincreasefrom8to42 harvestingcrews,aswellasasubstantial expansionintruckingcapacityto supportthesalvageactivities.
Utilizingsatellitetechnologiesfor mappingandvisualization,NZFM madesignificantprogressinsalvage harvestingactivities,withafocus onmaximizingsalvagedvolumesto minimizelosses.
Thecompanyalsoworkedtoassist forestrycontractorsleftwithoutwork duetothecycloneimpact,facilitating relocationeffortsandprovidingsupport forthoseinneed.Safetyremaineda toppriority,withaffectedforestestates
underNZFM’smanagementclosed tonon-forestrypersonnelfortheir protection.
Workingincollaborationwiththe ownersofthethreemainaffected forests–theTuwharetoa-ownedLake TaupoandLakeRotoairaForests, andtheadjacentTaupoEstateForest ownedbyNewForests,NZFMmade commendableeffortstoensurefull transparencyandtheoptimaloutcome forall.
ThecollaborationeffortsofNZFM havenotonlyenabledtheefficient responsetoCycloneGabrielle’simpact butalsoprovidedopportunitiesfor displacedworkersfromotherregions tocontributetothesalvageoperation. Thegoaltocompletethesalvageby theendofJune2024wasachievedand todayNZFMcontinuestoworkdiligently torestorenormalcyandsupportthe affectedcommunities.
Thededication,coordination, andresiliencedemonstrated byNZForestManagersinthe faceofdisasterhighlighttheir exceptionalindustrycollaboration andcommitmenttosustainable forestrypractices.
TheeffortsofNZFMwereledbytheir GeneralManagerJohnHura,whose leadershipandcommunicationwere keytothesuccessoftherecovery programme.
IntakingouttheHerooftheYear,Matt Owen,HarvestingManagerwasalso recognisedforthehighlysignificantrole heplayedasfacilitatingthelogisticsof theclean-up.
Deepcommitmenttoimproving health&wellbeingoutcomes
RichardStringfellow,adedicated advocateforhealth&wellbeinginthe forestryindustry,hasbeenawarded theprestigiousOutstandingRegional ServiceAwardforhistransformative workinpromotingwell-beingand supportforforestryworkersinthe region.
Withover33yearsofexperience intheforestrysector,Richardhas consistentlydemonstratedadeep commitmenttoimprovinghealth& wellbeingoutcomesforworkersand theirfamilies.Recognizingtheunique challengesfacedbythoseinthe forestryindustry,Richardhaspioneered initiativesaimedataddressinghealth& wellbeingissuesandreducingstigma withinthecommunity.
OneofRichard’snotablecontributions istheestablishmentoftheForestry Peddlers,agroupthatorganizesfriendly
mountainbikeridesinRotorua,Taupo, andTokoroaforforestryworkersand theirfamilies.Underhisleadership, thisgrouphasprovidednotonlysocial interactionbutalsoaconnectionwith nature,promotingwell-beingand camaraderiewithintheindustry.
Additionally,Richardhasplayeda vitalroleinthedevelopmentoftheBe AMate–HeiHoateNgaherehealth andwell-beingprogramtailoredforthe forestrysector.Thisprogrameducates workersandtheirfamiliesonrecognizing signsofhealth&wellbeingissuesand seekinghelpwhenneeded,ultimately fosteringacultureofsupportand understandingwithintheindustry.
Richard’sadvocacyeffortsextend beyondawareness-raisingactivities. Heensuresthatworkersseekinghis assistancereceiveongoingsupport throughouttheirhealingjourney, showcasinghisdedicationtoimproving health&wellbeingoutcomeswithinthe forestrycommunity.
Knownforhisempathy,compassion, andwillingnesstolisten,Richardhas becomeatrustedandrespectedfigure withintheforestrysector.Hisabilityto connectwithindividualsonapersonal levelhasmadeasignificantimpacton thewell-beingofforestryworkersinthe region.
Inadditiontohisprofessional accomplishments,Richardisanactive memberofthecommunity,engaging inoutdooractivitiessuchasmountain bikingtopromotepersonalwell-being andstayingactive.
RichardStringfellow’soutstanding
servicetohealth&wellbeinginthe forestryindustryhashadalastingand meaningfulimpactontheregion.His tirelessefforts,innovativeinitiatives, andcompassionateadvocacymake himatrulydeservingrecipientofthe OutstandingRegionalServiceAward.
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Positiveoutlook forforestry
TheHonourableMinisterToddMcClay gavetheopeningspeechattheCNI WoodCouncilForestryAwardsearlier thismonthandasMinisterofForestry hepresentedpertinentpointstoshare totheindustrywhichensuredafuture forforestryandadesiretocollaborate withthesectoraroundsomekey challenges.Hon.McClayisalsoMinister ofAgriculture,MinisterforHuntingand Fishing,MinisterforTradeandAssociate MinisterofForeignAffairswhich strengthenshisforestryrole.These pointswere:
•ThecoalitionGovernmentsees thesuccessofforestryandwood processingascriticalinhelpingto rebuildNewZealand’seconomy, boostourGDP,andprovideregional jobsinahighlyproductivesector.
•Thelastcoupleofyearshavebeen extremelychallenging.
•Torestoreconfidenceandcertainty tothesector,wewillbeintroducing apackageofinitiativestosupport industrygrowthanddeliverpositive outcomesacrosstheforestryand woodprocessingvaluechain.
•Thisincludesworkingwiththe industrytoincreaseonshorewood processing,adjustinginvestment settings,andopeningnewand improvingaccesstoexistingtrading markets.Wealsowanttosupport sensibleplanting,easeburdensome regulations,enableandsupportthe developmentofnewandinnovative woodproducts,andsupportNew Zealand’sclimatechangegoals. •Wehavebeenmovingswifty,and wearedeterminedtogetdoneall thatisrequiredtounlockforestry
andwoodprocessing’sfullpotential forthebenefitofallNewZealanders. MinisterMcClayremarked.“Thesector needscertaintynowandwewanttofind awaytoworkmorecloselytogether.”
McClaysaidhewouldbediscussing thereductioninthebarriersforlog exportsonanupcomingtriptoIndia. Hegavehiscongratulationstothose whoworkintheindustryandwere nominatedfortheawards,withrespect forthehardmahirequiredtokeepthe industrymoving.
Hon.MinisterMcClayandrepresentativesfromtheCentralNorthIslandWoodCouncil.
ManulifeForestManagement(NZ)congratulatesthefollowingindividualsthatworkinour clientestatesforwinningawards.
FastGroupofTokoroawasawardedtheOutstandingHealth&SafetyTrophyatthe CNIWCForestryAwardsfortheirexceptionalcommitmenttosafetyintheforestryindustry. UndertheleadershipofMichael“Smiley”Alexander,FastGroupdevelopedaninclusive andeffectiveHealthandSafetysystem,fosteringastrongsafetyculturerecognisedby forestowners,auditors,andclients.Thecompany’sdedicationtoensuringasafework environment,supportedbyacollaborativecultureandover100yearsofcombinedcrew experience,setsthemapartintheindustry.CongratulationstoSmileyAlexanderandthe FastGroupteamonthiswell-deservedrecognition
RichardStringfellow,adedicatedadvocateforhealthandwell-beingintheforestryindustry, receivedtheOutstandingRegionalServiceAwardforhistransformativeworkinsupporting forestryworkers.Withover33yearsinthesector,Richardhasfocusedonimprovinghealth &well-beingoutcomes,becomingatrustedandrespectedfigureknownforhisempathy andpersonalconnections.Hiseffortshavesignificantlyimpactedthewell-beingof forestryworkersintheregion.Richardalsoactivelypromotespersonalwell-beingthrough communityactivitieslikemountainbiking,furtherenhancinghispositiveinfluence.
OutstandingHealthandSafety management(sponsordbyTiaki PlantationsCompany/Taumata PlantationsLtd/Manulife): SmileyAlexander(FastGroup)
OutstandingRegionalServiceAward (sponsoredbyPFOlsen): RichardStringfellow(Fit4Work)
IndustryTrainingAchievementofthe Year(sponsoredbyCompetenz): NeihanaBrewer(FastFrontierLogging Ltd)
IndustryTrainingAchievementofthe Year(sponsoredbyCompetenz): DamonMorgan(AceofSpades ContractingLtd)
ForestProtectionandServicesExcellence (sponsoredbyValvoline): AlexMudford(HeliA1)
HarvestingExcellence(sponsoredby TerrainIndustries): HoldenGibbs(GibbsLoggingLtd)
GoodDeedAward(sponsoredby Safetree): Mereana(Min)Tobenhouse,(Fast HarvestingLtd.)
Mana wahinetoa
ItwasathrillforthesponsoroftheFemalein Forestry,Timberlands,toannouncetwooutstanding professionalswhohavemadeasignificantimpact intheforestryindustrywiththeirexceptionalskills, dedication,andleadership.
Thefirstwinner,HenriRaroaofKuruContracting Ltd,hasover26yearsofexperienceinthelogistics industryandhasprovenherselftobeanexemplary rolemodelforwomenintheforestrysector.
Henrisetsahighstandardforherselfandherteam, excellinginproblem-solving,teammanagement,and
ensuringHealth&Safetybestpracticesareupheld. Herabilitytothriveinafast-pacedanddynamic environmentshowcasesherstrongleadershipskills andadaptability.
Henri’smentorshipandcommitmenttoprofessional developmentmakeheraninvaluableassettothe industry.
Thesecondwinner,WaipiataMatautiaofGreen TransportLtd,hasbrokengenderbarrierssince enteringthemale-dominatedforestryindustryatjust 20yearsold.
BothHenriandWaipiataexemplify thequalitiesofresilience,dedication, andprofessionalismthatarecrucialin theforestryindustry.
Theircontributionshavenotonly pavedthewayforwomeninforestry buthavealsoraisedthebarfor excellencewithinthesector.Both ladiesHenriRaroaandWaipiata Matautiawereacknowledgedas winnersfromaverystrongfieldof nomineesfortheFemalein Forestrytrophy.
Theirachievementsserveasan inspirationtoallaspiringprofessionals intheindustry.
Herremarkablejourneyischaracterizedby exceptionalleadership,organizationalabilities,and unwaveringdedication.
Waipiata’sexpertiseandexperienceinthelogging industryhavesetherapartasavaluableassettoher company.
Hercommitmenttoexcellence,positiveattitude, andabilitytocollaborateeffectivelywithvarious stakeholdershaveearnedhertherespectofherpeers andemployers.
FIRSTSecurityisthetopchoiceforforestrysecurity,offeringcomprehensiveservices tailoredfortheforestryindustryandregionalNZbusinessesfacingdiversechallenges.
FIRSTSecurityisamarketleaderinforestrysecurity,providingservicesto theforestryindustryandregionalNZbusinesseswithvaryingchallenges.
customerservicesetsusapart.Forestrycompaniestrustustosafeguardtheirpeople andassetsdaily.
Navigatingcomplex operationalchallenges
AlexMudfordofHeliA1basedin Otorohanga,aseasonedpilotwith awealthofexperienceinhelicopter operations,hasbeenawardedthe winneroftheForestProtectionand ServicescategoryatthelatestCNIWC ForestryAwardsbymakingwavesin theWaikatoregionwithhisexceptional skillsandunwaveringdedicationto excellence.Asafull-timepilotfor sixyears,Alexhashonedhiscraft inagriculturalaviationandforestry, boastinganimpressivetwelveyearsof experienceintheindustry.
OneofAlex’sstandoutqualitiesishis professionalism,whichshinesthrough ineveryaspectofhiswork.Known forhisdedication,enthusiasm,and composure,Alexapproacheshisroles withalevelofcommitmentthatistruly inspiring.Hisabilitytodeliverresults, eveninchallengingcircumstances,isa testamenttohisunwaveringcommitment toexcellence.
Alex’scan-doattitudeandsolutionorientedmindsetmakehimavaluable assetinnavigatingcomplexoperational challenges.Whetheraddressingissues withneighbours,livestock,orother hurdles,Alex’scalmandadaptable approachensuresthathecaneffectively tackleawiderangeofscenarios.His flexibilityandsensitivitytovarious mattersallowhimtoadaptseamlessly andfindsolutionseveninthemost demandingsituations.
Inadditiontohisimpressivetechnical skills,Alex’sleadershipqualitiesset himapartinthefieldofhelicopter operations.Hispositiveoutlookand encouragementserveasadriving forceforhisgroundcrew,fostering asupportiveandharmoniousteam environment.Alex’sexceptional leadershipskillsensurethattheteam
worksefficientlyandcohesively,inspired byhiscan-doattitudeandcommitment tosuccess.
Withawiderangeofqualifications andtraining,includinghiscommercial helicopterlicense,agrichemicalrating, andSafetyManagementSystemsfor Managerstraining,Alexdemonstrates acommitmenttoongoingprofessional
developmentandmasteryofhiscraft. Hisblendofexperience,skill,and personalattributesmakehimatrusted andinvaluableassetintheindustry, consistentlyperformingatahighlevel andinspiringconfidenceinallwhohave theprivilegeofworkingwithhim.Alex Mudfordistrulyastandouttalentinthe worldofhelicopteroperations.
Herorecognisedforleadership
MattOwenofNewZealandForest Managers(NZFM)wasthe deservingrecipientoftheHero oftheYearAwardattherecentawards. AsaForestEngineerwhotookontherole ofHarvestingManagerduringcompany changesandrestructuring,Mattdisplayed exemplaryprofessionalisminnavigating thissignificantcareerchallenge.
Mattfacedanothermonumentaltestwhen theCentralNorthIslandwashitbyCyclone GabrielleinFebruary2023whichcaused widespreaddamagetotheforestsmanaged byNZFM.Mattquicklyrosetothechallenge andsafelyandefficientlycoordinating additionalharvestingcontractorsand roadingcrewstoaddressthedamage.
Matt’sunwaveringcommitmenttosafety, sustainability,andexcellencesethimapart asatrueleaderintheforestryindustry. He’satechnicalexpertandservesasa mentorandrolemodeltohiscolleagues. Hisabilitytoinspireandmotivateothers hassignificantlyboostedproductivityand morale,leavingalastingimpactonNZFM andthebroaderforestrycommunity.
Insummary,MattOwen’sdedication,skill, andproactiveapproachtochallengesmake himaninvaluableassettoanyorganization. Hisleadershipandunwaveringcommitment tosafetyhaveearnedhimtherecognitionas theHerooftheYear,atitlethattrulyreflects hisoutstandingcontributionstotheforestry industryandthecommunityatlarge.
NZFM(2022)LP(NZFM)wasestablishedin2022whenit acquiredthebusiness,assetsandcapabilityofNZForest ManagersLtd,whichhadbeenoperatingsince1989. NZFMmanagesplantationforestsacrosstheNorthIsland ofNewZealand.
Thebusinessisaspecialisedcontractforestmanagement organisationthatprovidescommercialforestownerswith acomprehensivemanagementservicecoveringthefull rangeofoperationsfromforestdevelopment,protection andinvestmentthroughtoharvestingandmarketing.
KURU CONTRACTING LIMITED
Established in 1997 by father-son duo Jack and Ricky Kuru.
In 2012, Ricky and wife Leanne purchased the company and have continued the vision of providing the best quality products and services in our industries
Our foundation has been built on 25 years of Roadline logging to now offering all forms of Forestry harvesting which are all mechanised operationsRoadline, Harvestline, Tower Yarder and Swing Yarder
Our Forestry division strategy has four fundamental principles:
• Good people with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Health and safety always at the forefront
• Mechanised operations with
reliable plant and equipment
• Environmentally friendly operations
In recent years, we have expanded our business and branched out into other industries including:
• CIVIL - Road Maintenance, Engineering, Bulk cartage and Traffic Management
• LOGISTICS - Log Haulage
• QUARRYING - Exploration Drilling, Extraction, Crushing, Screening and Stockpiling
• HEAVY HAULAGE & HIAB SERVICES - Plant & Equipment Haulage, Bulk Metal Cartage
• WORKSHOP & GARAGEEngineering, Auto-Mechanics, Petrol & Diesel Supply
Breaking barriers in forestry:
Henri Raroa, award-winning trailblazer
Henri is an amazing role model for women in any industry, but particularly in the hard world of Forestry Henri exceeds expectation in Logistics and ha continued to go over and above in her role Henri sets a very high standard, not only for herself but for her team as well She has a great ability to adapt in a consistently changing environment and an even greater ability at problem solving in an efficient manner
management and her continued commitment to Health & Safety and Best Practice Her ability to cope under pressure is a testament to her hard
Last year, Cyclone Gabrielle severely damaged State Highway 35 and many bridges on the East Coast, utting off st of the East Coast community to the outside world
Henri’s expertise in Logistics is extremely evident in her organisation, team
Unfortunately, that meant our Log Truck Division were unable to work However, we were given the opportunity to take up a temporary contract with NZFM to cart logs between
Turangi and Tauranga In true Henri fashion, Henri was able to rally her team together and move them all across to Rotorua, where they all stayed for the next 12 months Henri commuted every week between the East Coast and Rotorua ensuring she fulfilled her role both in Rotorua and back home
Henri shows great strength in leadership and is great mentor
to others in the industry, both in management and our upcoming youth learning the trade She is breaking down barriers for women in the industry, while fostering a positive inclusive environment and facilitating professional development where required Henri is a vital part of our company’s success in log haulage and is an invaluable asset to our team
2024 Winners 2024Winners
FORESTPROTECTION& SERVICESEXCELLENCE
ALEXMUDFORD HELIA1
SILVICULTUREEXCELLENCE
DAMONMORGAN
ACEOFSPADESCONTRACTING
SPONSOR
HARVESTINGEXCELLENCE
HOLDENGIBBS GIBBSLOGGINGLTD
SPONSOR
FORESTENGINEERING EXCELLENCE JONOSHEEHAN MHSCONTRACTINGLTD
SPONSOR
DISTRIBUTIONEXCELLENCE
TEAMOKINGI NZFM/TRIMBLE
SPONSOR
SPONSOR
WOODPROCESSING& MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE
HARDEEP(JOHNNY) SINGH CLAYMARKGROUP
SPONSOR LOGPROCESSING EXCELLENCE DAMIANHEMOPO TAINUILOGGING
SPONSOR
LOGTRUCKDRIVER EXCELLENCE
BRUCEMCCARTHY MCCARTHYLOGHAULAGELTD
SPONSOR
GENERATIONPROGRAMME GRADUATEOFTHEYEAR MAXCUMMING
SPONSOR
HEROOFTHEYEAR MATTHEWOWEN NZFM(2022)LP
SPONSOR
OUTSTANDINGHEALTH &SAFETYMANAGEMENT
SMILEYALEXANDER FASTGROUP
OUTSTANDINGREGIONAL SERVICEAWARDS
RICHARDSTRINGFELLOW FIT4WORK
SPONSOR OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT MCCORMICKLOGGINGLTD
SPONSOR
FEMALEINFORESTRY
HENRIRAROA KURUCONTRACTINGLTD
SPONSOR
INDUSTRYTRAINING ACHIEVEMENTOFTHEYEAR NEIHANABREWER FASTFRONTIERLOGGINGLTD
SPONSOR GOODDEEDAWARD MIN(MEREANA TOBENHOUSE) FASTHARVESTINGLTD
SPONSOR
SPONSOR
FEMALEINFORESTRY
WAIPIATAMATAUTIA GREENTRANSPORTLTD
SPONSOR
BESTNATIVEFORESTRY ENTERPRISE TIMBERLANDSLTD
SPONSOR
rotorua@wildlands.co.nz• www.wildlands.co.nz
SPECIALSERVICEAWARD NATIONALFORESTINDUSTRY COLLABORATIONAWARD NZFORESTRYMANAGERS
SPONSOR
NOMINEES
Nominee Business
WiremuRuru ................................................RuruSFLLtd
TimberlandsLtd ..........................................TimberlandsLtd
TeAmoKingi.................................................NZFM/Trimble
CalebRarere .................................................C3
LarissaAlofa ................................................LASAFETY
NgaraimaBrown .........................................WildCherryLogging
ShannenMiddleton....................................ClaymarkGroup
HenriRaroa....................................................KuruContractingLtd
WaipiataMatautia.......................................GreenTransportLtd
RachaelBrown.............................................JensenLogging
HollyFuller ....................................................C3
MattBell..........................................................NZFM
JonoSheehan...............................................MHSContractorsLtd
CaseyRoper..................................................C&RForestInventoryServices
AlexMudford ................................................HeliA1
FionaHennessey.........................................TeUruRakau
MaxCumming ..............................................GenerationProgrammeGraduate
Mereana“Min”Tobenhouse..................FastHarvestingLtd
IvanTurdeich ................................................ThomassenLogging/ITPV
ColinTanatiu.................................................CTL
JohnBalderstone........................................McCormickLogging
HoldenGibbs................................................GibbsLoggingLtd
RobertLamb..................................................FastLoggingLtd
ConradMill(Chopper)...............................VannerLoggingLtd
DargavilleBaker(Dougforshort)Kuru ContractingLimited
RichardStringfellow..................................Fit4Work
MatthewOwen.............................................NZFM(2022)LP
JamieMcAleer .............................................LakesHarvestingLTD
DamianHemopo .........................................TainuiLogging
Nominee Business
JasonFitzhum ..............................................FastHarvestingLtd
LauraSolomon-Ahipu...............................FastLoggingLtd
MattCreswell................................................GreenTransportLTD
BruceMcCarthy...........................................McCarthyLogHaulageLTD
GabeTuhi .......................................................KuruContracting
FrankHenderson ........................................RewiHaulage
SimonAnania ...............................................GilmourTransportLtd
WayneHossack ...........................................GilmourTransportLtd
ReneRichmond............................................CentralWoodRecyclers
McCormickLogging...................................McCormickLogging
TomSkipps ....................................................SkippsLoggingLtd
SmileyAlexander........................................FastGroup
MikeHarris.....................................................MikeHarrisLogging
C3Limited......................................................C3Limited
VannerLogging ...........................................VannerLogging
AndyGroome................................................EasternAirworkLtd
JackieAnderson..........................................EngageSolutions
RichardStringfellow..................................Fit4Work
DamonMorgan............................................AceofSpadesContractingLTD
TruedyTaia ....................................................MahiRakau
HaretiTaiatini ...............................................SelectiveSilvicultureLtd
MichaelKeremete.......................................SelectiveSilvicultureLtd
KylePatterson..............................................AceofSpadesContracting
LeviCasey......................................................FastFrontierLoggingLtd
NeihanaBrewer...........................................FastFrontierLoggingLtd
Hardeep(Johnny)Singh..........................ClaymarkGroup
RajvirSingh ...................................................ClaymarkGroup
PaulMycroft..................................................ClaymarkGroup
ThatNewZealandLogTransportisworld-leadinginitsrisk managementanditsproductivitythroughdriverwellbeing initiatives,design,andinnovation.
LogTransportSafetyCouncilenables“bestpractice”forlogtransportthrough accessibleguidelinesandsupport,thatensuresallaspectsofthesectorare“fit forpurpose”(drivers,equipment,operators,andinfrastructure)
Generationprogrammecelebrate top graduateincludeswildfires
MaxCummingsforGeneration ProgrammeGraduateoftheYearcame intopoftheclass.
Fromthefirstdayitwasinstantly recognisedMaxhadgreatprospects andthroughoutthecourseconsistently achievedexcellentoutcomes.He stoodoutbothduetohisresolute determinationtocompletethe programmeandtogainemploymentat theend,butmoresothatMaxsawthe forestryindustryasanopportunityto createagreatfuture.
Maxwaskeentolearnandthetutors sawhowhewasrespectful,courteous, andpolitewithaninquiringmindand showinginterestinallaspectsofthe course.Withexcellentattendancefor theGenerationProgrammeandfull participatedinalltheadditionalactivities Maxstoodoutasanexceptionalstudent. Completingandpassingtheprogramme inJulywhichincludedtheNZCertificate inForestryFoundationSkillsL2with FirstAid,itiswithouthesitationMax Cummingscouldseeacareerinforestry. InpartnershipwithToiOhomai InstituteNZ,theCNIWoodCouncil’s GenerationProgrammeisanindustrysupportedtrainingpathwayforyoung people,leadingtolocalemployment opportunitiesintheforestrysectoror furthereducation.
TheGenerationProgrammewill introducestudentstoarangeofroles acrosstheforestryandwoodsector. The15week(feesfree)programme offers:
ANZCertificateinForestry FoundationsSkills(Level2)together withaFirstAideCertificate:
Workreadinessskills,including physicalfitness,healthandnutrition, understandingemployment agreements,CVwriting,healthand safety,andencouragingthepursuitof adriver’slicense.
Pastoralcaresupport,such asdrugandalcoholeducation, communicationskills,counselling, andsupport.
Industryfieldtripsandpresentations. Toknowmoreaboutthisprogramme pleasecontactDamitaMita–damita@cniwc.co.nzor021721371.
Thisyear’sGenerationProgrammes havebeensponsoredbyTimberlands Ltd,RotoruaNZ,SouthWaikato InvestmentFundTrustandSouth WaikatoDistrictCouncilandwidely supportedbytheForestryandWood ProcessingIndustryacrosstheCentral NorthIsland.
PFOlsenispleasedtohaveagainsupportedtheCNIWoodCouncil ForestryAwardsthisyearandcongratulatesallnomineesandaward winners.Wealsoacknowledgethemanypeoplewhotookthetime andmadetheefforttonominateandendorsetheseoutstanding peopleandbusinesses.Thiscelebrationofsuccessshouldprovide usallwithinspirationandconfidencethatourgreatindustryisin capablehandsgoingforward.
Companyculture buildssafety
FastGroupofTokoroa,aleaderin healthandsafetymanagementinthe forestryindustry,hasbeenawarded theOutstandingHealth&SafetyTrophy attheCNIWCForestryAwards.This prestigiousawardrecognizesFast Group’scommitmenttocontinuous improvementandthedevelopmentof astrongsafetyculturethroughoutall levelsoftheorganization.
Withsevencrewsinvolvedinthe nomination,FastGrouphasachieved animpressive99%onallinternaland externalauditsandboastsaremarkable 36yearswithoutaLostTimeInjury (LTI).Thisoutstandingtrackrecordisa testamenttothecompany’sdedication
toupholdingthehighestsafety standardsandensuringthewell-beingof theirworkforce.
MichaelAlexander,alsoknownas Smiley,developedaHealthandSafety systemwithavisionofinclusivity, adaptation,progression,andeaseof applicationtoensurethesafetyofhis teameveryday.Thissystemhasnot onlycreatedacultureofsafetywithin theFastGroupteam,buthasalso garneredrespectandrecognitionfrom forestowners,auditors,andvisitors whowitnessthepassionandvaluethat theteamplacesonhealthandsafety measures.ClientswhoworkwithFast Groupacknowledgethecompany’s
top-tierH&Ssystemsandunwavering commitmenttoprovidingasafeworking environmentfortheiremployees. ThecultureatFastGroupisoneof collaboration,continuousimprovement, andmutualrespect.Eachcrew,with over100yearsofcombinedexperience inforestry,embracesdiversityand encouragesopencommunication tostriveforexcellenceandprevent incidents.Thiscultureofsafetyand teamworkisinstilledfromthetopdown, withmanagementandcrewsalike valuingeachother’sinputandworking togethertocreateasafeworking environment.
FastGroup’sultimategoalistoensure thateveryonecomestoworkhealthy andsafe,andleavesworkhealthy andsafeeveryday.Thiscommitment tosafetyexcellenceiswhatsetsFast Groupapartintheindustry,andwe congratulatethemonthiswell-deserved award.
CongratulationstoSmileyAlexander andtheentireFastGroupteamfortheir outstandingachievement.
Celebratingsuccess
Herorecognised forleadership
MatthewOwenfromNewZealandForestManagers(NZFM)wasthe deservingrecipientoftheHerooftheYearAwardattherecentawards.
AsaForestEngineerwhotook ontheroleofHarvestingManager amidstcompanychangesand restructuring,Mattdisplayedexemplary professionalismandrespectin navigatingthissignificantcareer challenge.
InFebruary2023,Mattfacedanother monumentaltestwhentheCentral NorthIslandwashitbyCyclone Gabrielle,causingwidespreaddamage totheforestsmanagedbyNZFM.
Inresponse,Mattrosetothe occasionwithurgencyandpoise, coordinating30additionalharvesting contractorsandroadingcrewsto addresstheaftermathoftheweather event.
Hisexceptionalcourageand leadershipwereevidentashetackled thecrisishead-on,ensuringthat operationswereconductedsafelyand efficiently.
Matt’sunwaveringcommitmentto safety,sustainability,andexcellence sethimapartasatrueleaderinthe forestryindustry.
Notonlydoesheexcelinhis technicalexpertise,buthealsoserves
asamentorandrolemodeltohis colleagues,fosteringacultureof knowledge-sharingandprofessional growthwithintheteam.Hisability toinspireandmotivateothershas significantlyboostedproductivity andmorale,leavingalastingimpact onNZFMandthebroaderforestry community.
Insummary,MattOwen’sdedication, skill,andproactiveapproachto challengesmakehimaninvaluable assettoanyorganization.
Hisleadershipandunwavering commitmenttosafetyhaveearnedhim therecognitionastheHerooftheYear, atitlethattrulyreflectshisoutstanding contributionstotheforestryindustry andthecommunityatlarge.
“AstheHarvestingManager atNZFM,Ifoundthatthekey tooursuccesswasfostering openandhonestcommunication betweenourcontractorsand management.Byidentifying trendsearlyonandaddressing whatwasn’tworking,we wereabletocreatealoop
MHSDrainage &Roading Contractors
MHSDrainage&RoadingContractors Ltdwasestablishedin2017andisfamily ownedandoperatedbyJonoSheehanof whomhasover20yearsofexperience workingintheforestryroading engineeringsector.
AsearthworkscontractorsinKawaroa Forest,MHSconsistentlydemonstrates exceptionalskillandprofessionalism undertheirleadership.MHSdelivers high-qualitywork,maintainingtidyjob sitesandadheringstrictlytorulesand regulations.Theircompliancewithhealth andsafetypracticesensuresasecure workingenvironment,reflectingtheir commitmenttooperationalexcellence. JonoandErintakeprideintheirwork, strivingtomeettheforestowner’sneeds andensuringthesafeuseoflogging roadsthroughouttheforest.Their positiveattitudeandeffectiveteamwork withtheharvestingcrewenhance productivityandmoraleon-site.MHS’s expertiseextendsbeyondearthworks
ofcommunicationthatwas ourbiggestachievement”, commentsMattOwen.
Mattwentontosay,“Itwasimportant forustoensurethatourcontractors feltheardandthattheyhadavoicein thedecision-makingprocess.While therewasinitiallysomehesitationfrom ourcontractors,overtimetheybegan totrustinourcommitmenttotheir success.
Wemadeitaprioritytoholdregular forumswherecontractorshadthe opportunitytospeakopenlyabout theirexperiencesandprovidevaluable feedback.
Throughourpartnershipwith Safetree,wewereabletoeffectively distributetheselearningstoour contractorsandensurethateveryone wasonthesamepage.Aswenowshift ourfocustowardsfuturechallenges, weareconfidentthatourstrong communicationpracticeswillcontinue toguideusinfindingsolutionsand achievingsuccessinourharvesting anddistributionoperations,”
toencompasscomprehensive infrastructuredevelopment withinKawaroaForest.They haveskillfullyconstructed roadsthatwithstandrigorous forestryoperations,ensuring efficientaccessforloggingand maintenancevehicles.
Theirmeticulousplanningand executionofskidsandcrossings facilitatesafeandseamlessoperations acrosschallengingterrain,enhancing operationalefficiencywhileminimizing environmentalimpact.Additionally, MHS’sestablishmentandmanagement ofaquarryforroadconstruction materialsunderscoretheirproactive approachtosustainabilityandresource management.Theirstrategicuseoflocal resourcesnotonlyreducesprojectcosts butalsopromotesecologicalstewardship withintheforestrysector.Jonoand Erin’sdedicationtocontinuoustraining andprofessionaldevelopmentfurther setsMHSapart.Theyproactivelyseek toimprovetheirskillsandknowledge, demonstratingacommitmenttopersonal andprofessionalgrowththatinspires thosearoundthem.Recognizedbypeers andemployersalike,MHSContractors’ commitmenttoexcellenceand continuousimprovementmakesthema standoutearthworkscompany. Outsideofwork,JonoSheehanisequally commendableforhisdevotiontofamily andcommunity.Asadedicatedfather, heactivelysupportshistwoboysin theirrugbyendeavors,oftentakingon coachingresponsibilitiestonurturetheir
talentsandshareintheirsuccesses. Jono’scommitmenttohisfamilyextends tohiswillingnesstohelpothers, exemplifiedbyhisreadinesstopitchin whetherit’sworkingweekendsorputting inextrahours.Hishelpfulnatureand cheerfuldispositionmakehimnotonly apillarwithinhisfamilybutalsoavalued memberofbothhisprofessionaland personalcommunities.
InKawaroaForest,Jonoiswidely respectedandlikedforhisabilityto lightenthemoodandbuildcamaraderie. Knownforsharinglaughsovertheradio, heeffortlesslybridgesgapsandfosters apositiveatmosphereevenduring challengingtasks.Jonoapproachesevery aspectofhisworkwithapositiveattitude andacheekysmile,ensuringtasksare completedefficientlyandontime.His friendlyandapproachabledemeanornot onlymakeshimajoytoworkwithbutalso enhancesteamworkandproductivityin theforestoperations.
Insummary,JonoSheehan’s contributionsextendfarbeyondhis professionalexpertise.Hisdedicationto family,hisinfectiouspositivity,andhis abilitytofosterasupportivecommunity
environmentinKawaroaForestmake himatrulyexceptionalindividual.His presenceenrichesbothhisworkplace andpersonallife,makinghimadeserving nomineeforrecognitioninforestry engineering.
JonoSheehanhasbeenakeypresence inKawaroaForestsincebeforethefirst treeswerefelled,workingwithmultiple managementcompanies.Hestarted hiscareeralongsidehisfather-in-law beforebranchingouttoestablishMHS Contractors.Withextensiveexperience inbothforestryandfarming,Jonohas seenitall.Notonlycanheoperateallthe machinery,buthealsosurroundshimself withateamthathelpsmakeMHSwhatit istoday.
Givingback agooddeed
Thisyear’snomineesfortheGood DeedAward,sponsoredbySafetreeand theCNIWC,havetrulygoneaboveand beyondintheireffortstomakeapositive impactwithintheforestryindustry.From quickandcoordinatedresponsesto emergenciestocreatinginsightfuland informativevideos,theseindividuals haveshowcasedtheirdedicationtotheir workandtheircommunity.
ColinTanatiuandhiscrewfromCTL demonstratedexceptionalteamwork andquickthinkingwhentheywitnessed acaraccidentneartheirworksite. Theirimmediateresponseinproviding assistancetotheoccupantsofthe vehicleandensuringroadsafety potentiallypreventedamoreserious situationfromunfolding.Colin’s leadershipandcalmdemeanorduring
theemergency situation wastruly commendable. IvanTurdeich fromThomassen Logging/ ITPVwas recognizedfor hisoutstanding video productionskills,particularlyforhiswork documentingtheaftermathofcyclone GabrielleinthecentralNorthIsland. Throughhisvideo,Ivanshedlightonthe challengesfacedbyloggingcontractors indealingwiththeaftermathofsucha devastatingevent.Hisabilitytocapture theresilienceandpassionofthoseinthe
forestryindustrywastrulyinspiring. However,itwasMin(Mereana Tobenhouse)fromFastHarvesting Limited,Tokoroawhowaschosenby theaudienceasthewinneroftheGood DeedAward.Min’sselflessactionsin responsetoarecentfirethatdestroyed agaragebelongingtoanemployee oftheFastGrouptrulyshowcaseher compassionanddedicationtohelping others.Organizingaworkingbee tocleanupthesiteandsettingupa fundtoreplacethelostpossessions demonstratesMin’sstrongsenseof communityandgenerosity.
Min’scolleaguesadmireherwork ethicandherwillingnesstoalwayslend ahelpinghand,whetheritbeproviding advice,training,orparticipatingin
Onationalcampaigns.Herinvolvementin sub-committeesandherroleasasafety aiderfurtherexemplifyhercommitment tothewell-beingofherpeersandthe widercommunity.Min’senthusiasm fortheforestrysectorandherselfless actsofkindnessmadeheradeserving recipientoftheGoodDeedAward.
TheGoodDeedAwardintroducedat thepreviousawardsforthefirsttime, hasshownthatactsofkindnessand generositycantrulymakeadifference intheforestryindustry.Whetheritbe providingassistanceintimesofneed, creatinginformativecontent,orgiving backtothecommunity,theseindividuals havesetaninspiringexampleforothers tofollow.CongratulationstoMinand allthenomineesfortheiroutstanding contributionstotheforestryindustry.
nceagainitwasapleasuretonominatesome ofourteamforavarietyofawardsduetotheir commitment,diligenceandoutstandingresults ineachoftheirtargetedroles.
Wehadsevennominee’sthisyear,LeviCaseyand NeihanaBrewerbothforTrainingExcellence.Bothof theseyoungmenweredeservingoftheirnominations duetotheirachievementstodate.Neihanawas thewinnerthisyearandhashadquiteayearof challengesduetoasportinginjurythatchanged hisdirectionfromhispassionformanualfalling tolearningandcheckingoffanumberofmachine tickets.LeviwasnamedRunnerUp.
RobertLambforHarvestingExcellence.While noawardthisyearRob’scontinuedexcellencein planningandrunninghiscrewisarealcredittothe progressandgrowthhehasshowninthelastfew years.
JasonFitzhumandLauraSolomon-Ahipuboth forLogProcessingExcellence.Weareveryfortunate tohavesuchskilledoperatorsinourteamwhoday afterdayproduceamazingqualityresultsduetotheir focusandexpertise.LaurawasnamedasRunnerUp thisyear.
MereanaTobenhousefortheGoodDeedAward. MereanaorMinassheisknownisourSwissarmy knifeintheFastGroup.OurHealth&SafetyCoordinatorcomefillinmachineoperatorwhenneeded andshehasmanyothertalents.Butoverandabove ofheractualrole,Minisatrustedmemberofthe teamwhohaseveryone’swellbeingattheforefrontof hermind.Mintookitonherselftogatheragroupof Fastteammatestogetherandsetupaworkingbee tohelpafellowFaststaffmemberwhentheirgarage burnttothegroundlosingeverythinginit.Thisteam ledbyMinclearedthesiteanddisposedofallthe debriswhichwasamassivehelpandwasappreciated somuchataverydifficulttime.Thisawardisjudged byeveryonewhoattendedtheawardsnightandIam veryproudtoannouncetheMinwasthewinnerofthe GoodDeedawardthisyear.
SmileyAlexanderforOutstandingHealth&Safety Management.Smileywasveryproudtoacceptthis awardonbehalfofthewholeFastteamforthe3rd yearrunning.Health&SafetywithintheFastGroupis
TOPRIGHT:MereanaTobenhousewontheGood DeedAwards BOTTOMRIGHT:SmileyAlexanderwonthe OutstandingHealth&SafetyManagementaward.
paramount,andwhileeveryForestryContractor workstirelesslytoensuretheirstaffarekeptsafe andgethomeeveryday,itcomesdowntoapositive cultureandeveryonebuyingintotheprocessesthat areinplacetodojustthat.Geteveryonehomesafe everyday.Nothingismoreimportant.Sowhilethis awardhadSmiley’snameonit,itactuallybelongsto theentireFastteam.SmileyandAngearesoproud andappreciativefortheirwholeteamfromeveryman andwomanonthegroundandintheirmachines, tothehugelysupportiveManagementteam.We wouldliketoagainthankbothGraemeBengeour OperationsMangerandMinTobenhouseourHealth &SafetyCo-ordinatorfortheirconstantsupportand commitmentnotonlytousbuttotheentireFast team.Pete,JulieandChloealsohelpkeepeverything tickingalong.Everyoneofour45strongteamare winners.
TheFastGroupwouldliketothanktheCentral NorthIslandWoodCouncilandallthesponsorsfor thisgreatevent.ForSmileyandAngethisissuchan importanteventtoacknowledgenotonlytheupand comingyoungstersstartingtheirforestrycareers, givingthemasenseofachievementandapassion tobetterthemselvesinthiscrucialindustry,butalso acknowledgingandthankingtheoldhandsthathave beendoingthisforaverylongtimeandaccepting andabidingwiththeconstantchangesintheforestry industry.
LEFT:NeihanaBrewerwhowontheTraining Excellenceaward.
Celebratingsuccess
TakenattheAwardswithMinisterMcClaytheMinisterofForestryareBoardMembers-Brent Donaldson,DamitaMitaCEO,GlennColeman,JoshGreen,ToddCheeseman,MichelleMaunder Administrator,ColinMaunderChairandGraemeBenge
CELEBRATINGACHIEVEMENTS
Ataneveningcelebratingtheforestry industry’sachievements,WoodCouncil CEODamitaMitaemphasizedthe importanceofcollaboration,shared purpose,andcontinuousimprovement. TheNZForestManagers’effortsinthe Turangiwindthrowoperationfollowing CycloneGabriellewerehighlighted asapowerfulexampleofwhatcanbe accomplishedthroughteamworkanda
TheCentralNorthIsland(CNI)WoodCouncil emphasizestheimportanceoftraining,the health,well-beingandsafetyofourpeople,
Trainingisvitaltomaintainingaskilled workforce,andweappreciatethesupport fromCompetenzandToiOhomaiInstitute NZ,particularlythroughourcollaborative GenerationProgramme,nowinitsseventh
Weareimmenselyproudofallour graduatingstudentsandhonoredtosupport themastheytakethenextstepintheir
ABOUTCNIWC
TheCentralNorthIslandWoodCouncil (CNIWC)providesasinglevoicetoadvocate onbehalfoftheentireforestryindustry verticalandsupplychainandtosupport thesustainablegrowthofthesector.The itsownConstitutionandRulesandis governedbyacommittee.
OURVISION
TogenerateaforestrycommunityinCNI referencetosustainabilitywherethescaleof
OURMISSION
DamitaMita CHIEFEXECUTIVEOFFICER
GenerationProgrammeManager 021721371 | damita@cniwc.co.nz
ProgrammeGraduateoftheYearAwards includeRawiriTeHikofromTokoroain2022, whoisnowwithBrownLogginginTokoroa, andCorbanCoxanfromTokoroain2023, currentlyemployedbyTomblesonLogging 2023,worksforFASTHarvestinginTokoroa,
MaxCummings,beganworkingwithAceof SpadesSilvicultureContractingjustaweek
Ourmembershipcoverseveryaspectof thesupplychain,representingtheCentral NorthIslandanddrivingnationalinitiatives toourcurrentmembers,sponsorsand supportersfortheirongoingsupportand members-yourinvolvementwillwillhelp shapethefutureofforestry,andtogether,we informationvisitourwebsiteorFacebook ContactDamitatojoin.
OURVALUES
•ShowcasingCNIasagreatexemplarforthe
•MakeCNIagreatplacetolive,workand
•Kaitiakitanga-Guardianshipofnatural resourcesandbeingresponsiblefor theenvironmentalmanagementand sustainableenterpriseinCNIforfuture
CONGRATULATIONS
MAXCUMMINGSWHOWAS AWARDED‘GENERATION PROGRAMMEGRADUATEOF THEYEAR’
Fromdayone,Maxwasrecognizedas havinggreatpotential,consistently achievingoutstandingresultsthroughout thecourse.Maxstoodoutnotonlyforhis determinationtocompletetheprogram andsecureemploymentbutalsoforseeing theforestryindustryasapathwaytoa promisingfuture.
Hewasrespectful,courteous,andpolite, withacuriousmindandakeeninterestin
Maxsuccessfullycompletedtheprogramin FoundationSkillsL2,alongwithaFirstAid InpartnershipwithToiOhomaiInstituteNZ, theGenerationProgrammeisanindustrysupportedtrainingpathwayforyoungpeople, leadingtolocalemploymentopportunitiesin
Theprogrammeoffers:
Skills(Level2),whichincludesthefollowing unitstandardstogetherwithaFirstAide
Workreadinessskills,includingphysical employmentagreements,CVwriting, healthandsafety,andencouragingthe
Pastoralcaresupport,suchasdrugand alcoholeducation,communicationskills,
Wewelcomeindustryinvolvementand couldcontributebyhostingstudentson experiencesandcareerjourneyinforestry,or offeringworkexperienceandemployment
•Communication-engageplatformsto
MichelleMaunder ADMINISTRATOR
0274615475 admin@cniwc.co.nz
Toknowmoreaboutthisprogrammeand howyoucangetinvolved,pleasecontact Damitaformoreinfo.
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