Gisborne harvest halted - consent conditions 'unworkable' [NZ]Friday 28 Aug 2026
After severe weather events, including Cyclone Gabrielle in February 2023, Gisborne District Council introduced stricter consent rules to reduce the risk ofwoody debris reaching beaches and waterways. The forestry industry raised concerns that the conditions were unworkable, prompting an independent council review and Forestry Minister Todd McClay appointing a facilitator to assist with land use and consent discussions. Forestry Management NZ general manager harvesting Matt Doyle said they supported the moves. “The industry accepts that environmental risk is real, particularly in Gisborne, and we support proportionate regulation, but our concerns are that the current conditions that are coming through and the draft conditions are quite often conflicting or unachievable in the natural environment.” More >> Source: 1News | ||
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