Te Taura-a-nuku Safety/performance/quality
“TAKATO KAU ANA TE WHANAU O TANE” “THE OFFSPRING OF TANE LIE PROSTATE” This whakatauaki (proverb) refers to the trees as the family of Tane being felled – the hard work has been done and the land is ready to be replanted. It also references the correct processes for traditionally harvesting and felling the rakau to ensure the safety of the tangata (people, and in this case the crew) and also the safety of preserving the Ngahere (forest) by rites of karakia and mihi. Te Taura - The cord The steel cable Tewhatewha held by the Pou (taonga), which is a weapon used by leaders of taua (war party) or Ue (collective group of people) symbolises the importance of the mahi and that it can only be done safely as a collective as stated in the whakatauki. This is our new cable logging trophy (below), designed and carved by Mr Caine Tawhai, representing this specific function within our industry. Recently presented to the team at Lahar
Logging, it symbolises and represents what team excellence in cable logging is all about. This issue we bring you results for Period 3 from the competition and more photographs of top performers. These folk continue to impress with the standards achieved and maintained. As with previous years, Period 4 and Full Year results will be included in the first issue of NZ Logger for 2023, the February edition. Until then, we hope you all keep safe and focused until you are able to enjoy a well-earned break in what continues to be uncertain times. Ka mau te wehi! Awesome individuals, awesome teams and awesome people behind the scenes supporting them in what they do!!
Makerikeri Silviculture (2020), Mitchell Silviculture, Puklowski Silviculture, Gutsell Forestry Services, Johnson Forestry Services, McHoull Contracting, Wayne Cumming Contracting, Howard Forestry Services, Inta-Wood Forestry, Heslip Forest Contracting, Otautau Contractors, X Men Forestry, Proforest Services, FM Silviculture, Tane Mahuta, Waikato Forestry Services, Rai Valley Silviculture, Thomassen Logging, Forest View Logging, Griffin Logging, Penetito Forestry, Pride Forestry, Mangoihe Logging, CMH Contracting, Kaha Logging, Roxburgh Contracting, Te Waa Logging, Mike Hurring Logging, Bluewood Logging, Storm Logging, Onward Logging, Down and Out Logging, Forest Pro Logging, Eastside Logging, Lahar Logging, Moutere Logging, JD Harvesting, Whisker Logging, Kimberly Logging, Dewes Contractors, Dempsey Logging. Into safety? Into performance? Into quality? Contact Shane Perrett on 0274 781 908 at primefm@xtra.co.nz NZL
Sponsors – they don’t have to do this but they choose to! Awesome companies, awesome people and awesome support! They back you and your workmates to succeed as professionals, so why wouldn’t you support them? They believe in what we do and what you do. So, a big ongoing thank you to our Strategic Partners – STIHL and NZ Logger and sponsor SWAZI. The best way to keep our industry working is to get out and support those businesses that support New Zealand. Participating Companies
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This competition wouldn’t be what it is without our participating companies. We understand the commitment it takes from them to be part of Top Spot and value their ongoing support and feedback. Our ongoing thanks to: Rayonier/ Matariki Forests, Wenita Forest Products, Ernslaw One, OneFortyOne New Zealand, Crown Forestry, Forest View Contracting,
Kale van der Hulle from STR Logging.
