Support for female forestry business owners

Women in Forestry is a grassroots network of women working in the New Zealand forestry industry. We have a focus on supporting female business owners, who are often under immense pressure running their businesses.

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Why Join Women in Forestry?

LEARN

Get invited to training and seminars hosted by Women in Forestry and our partners, on soft skills and techincal topics.

SUPPORT

Access relevant support from our members and business partners including mentoring through our member network.

CONNECT

Connect with like-minded business owners who are women working in your industry. They understand the challenges you face in your business, as they're facing them as well.

BE HEARD

Help us help you by letting us advocate on your behalf. Sometimes it's difficult for an individual to speak up, but as a collective voice we have your back.

CELEBRATE

Celebrate the successes of women in our industry through our e-newsletter, social media and events.

SHARE

Get to know your peers and learn from each other by sharing on our platforms and at our events.

Latest News

Christchurch Event

March 2nd 2024Christchurch you didn’t disappoint! Massive thanks to Brand Logging who hosted us and showed us how it’s DONE, pulling out all the stops while showing around their impressive operation in theRead more

CHEERS TO SOME BEERS - Forestry Contractor Gathering

October 20th 2023Thanks to everyone who came along to our Cheers to Some Beers event in October. A massive thanks to Shaws for hosting us at Picknicka Tauranga - epic crew and an epic night. Read more

ACC levy invoices – support if your circumstances have changed

August 11th 2023If your business and financial circumstances have changed over the last year, you may have some questions around your ACC levy obligations. Women in Forestry has been working with ACC on optionsRead more

Tauranga Catch Up A Success

May 9th 2023Thanks to everyone who came along to our Tauranga event at Trinity Wharf. A big WIF shoutout to our amazing speakers Morgan Strong from UDC Finance, Jen McIvor from Creating Wealth and Nigel AireyRead more

Upcoming Event - Tauranga Catch Up

March 15th 2023Join us in Tauranga for a Women in Forestry catch up. The main day is Thursday 4 May but we'll also be there for plenty of catching up from the evening before for those who want to join us. Read more

Business Advice and Support available for Women in Forestry affected by Cyclone Gabrielle

February 22nd 2023Following Cyclone Gabrielle, qualified business consultant Janet Brooker is providing some tailored support to female business owners in forestry affected by the Cyclone. As a qualified businessRead more

We’re highly skilled, safe and professional – let’s highlight it

September 28th 2022Growing up on a diary farm and working as a registered nurse, Christine Axtens didn’t always picture a future in forestry. But after meeting partner Mike, who founded Mike Harris Earthmoving, oneRead more

Taupo Gathering Coming Up - 3 November 2022

September 21st 2022Women in Forestry is proud to be bringing you our last catch up for 2022. We have a great line up including planning for succession with forestry succession expert Garth Beker and all you need toRead more

Women in Forestry meet in Rotorua

May 15th 2022Our Rotorua Roundup event was held on Thursday 12 May 2022. It was great to reconnect with so many women of forestry after all the disruptions Covid has brought. With a great line up of informativeRead more

Regional Update - Juliette Allen

December 6th 2021'We’re not having much pain at the moment, a lot of our wood is being directed to Kiwi lumber rather than export. I’ve noticed in the trucking yards a lot more trucks parked up so there mustn’tRead more

Regional Update - Sarah Wilson

December 6th 2021'North Waikato/South Auckland regional update The latest industry downturn has impacted our region in different ways with reports of “business as usual” from contractors supplying Indian marketsRead more

Regional Update - Erika Herries

December 2nd 2021'As always with any kind of blip or downturn, Gisborne is 1st cab off the rank for what I'd call 'evasive manoeuvers'! At least 10 crews have been given notice (ours included). Some have been stoppedRead more

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When you join Women in Forestry, you'll have access to our great package of membership benefits and programmes including training, workshops, networking, knowledge sharing and advocacy.

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"I was nervous coming along but was pleasantly surprised to find a group of like-minded women with similar experiences. Having people that understand this volatile industry with its ups and downs has been great, because I'm often quite isolated in my role"

Past Event Attendee