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Working together to develop the sector

The Forestry Ministerial Advisory Group was set up by the Government in May 2018 as an independent group to consider and provide advice on a range of forestry topics. The group’s focus is on how Government and industry can work together to develop the sector and deliver on key initiatives.

Aims and activities of the group

The advisory group meets 4 times a year to receive briefings from government officials, experts, and industry stakeholders. It provides advice to:

  • the Minister of Forestry
  • Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service.

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Advisory group members

The advisory group has 9 members and a chair. Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service staff provide administrative support.

The group chair is Dr Warren Parker, who also chairs Pāmu Farms New Zealand (Landcorp) and is the former chief executive of Scion. Other members are:

  • Dean Witehira, Director, Radiata Pine Breeding Company and Forest Genetics Ltd
  • Henare Walker, Chief Executive Officer, Ngāti Porou Holding Company, recent General Manager, Summit Forests New Zealand
  • David Turner, Executive Director, Sequal Lumber
  • Dr Heidi Dungey, Portfolio Leader, Establishing Indigenous Forests, Scion
  • Florian Graichen, General Manager, Forests to Biobased Products team, Scion
  • David Hall, Climate Policy Director, Toha, Co-Chair, Independent Advisory Group for Auckland Council’s Climate Action Plan, Board Member, Environmental Defence Society
  • Hūhana Lyndon, recent Chief Executive Officer, Ngāti Hine Forestry Trust
  • Robert Reid, President, FIRST Union
  • Sally Strang, Environment Manager, Hancock Forest Management

Find out more about the group's members [PDF, 238 KB]

Who to contact

If you have questions about the group, email fmag@mpi.govt.nz

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