Celebrating excellence at the 2024 Northland Forestry Awards
Friday 27 Sep 2024
The Northland Wood Council proudly hosted the
Northland Forestry Awards at MacKay Stadium on Friday
20 September 2024, honouring the exceptional contributions of
individuals and organisations in the forestry sector. The event drew an
impressive crowd of 450 guests, with renowned MC Te Radar skillfully
guiding the audience through an inspiring night filled with celebration
and recognition.
At the heart of the evening was the announcement of the Supreme
Forest Industry Award for 2024, which went to Graham
Waru of Rosvall Sawmill Limited. With over two decades of
experience in the forestry industry, Graham has solidified himself as a
cornerstone of his organisation, renowned for his commitment to product
quality, consistency, and precision.
Matt Pederson chair of the Northland Wood Council
highlighted, “There is a huge reservoir of knowledge and skills in
this region and the industry has to celebrate its achievements and the
people that are out there working everyday.”
The night also celebrated the remarkable achievements of the
Ngati Hine Forestry Trust, which was honoured with the
Outstanding Environmental Management award. Their
transformative Indigenous Forestry Strategy exemplifies a deep
commitment to environmental stewardship, integrating traditional Māori
knowledge with contemporary sustainable practices.
The Northland Forestry Awards proudly showcases the dedication,
innovation, and relentless pursuit of excellence that defines this
vibrant industry. The Northland Wood Council extend their
congratulations to all winners and nominees, whose hard work continues
to shape the future of forestry in Northland.
Results:
- Supreme Forest Industry Award (sponsored by Northland Wood
Council): Graham Waru (Rosvall Sawmill LTD)
- Forestry Family of the Year (sponsored Rayonier – Matariki):
Cale and Dane Subritzky-Clark (Subritzky-Clark Logging 2024)
- Outstanding Innovation of the Year (sponsored by Qube
Ports): Ian Newey (IK and SM Newey Transport)
- Outstanding Health and Safety Management (sponsored by Summit Forest
NZ Ltd): John Lumby (Northpine Limited)
- Outstanding Environmental Management (sponsored by Wise on Wood):
Ngati Hine Forestry Trust
- Forestry Excellence (sponsored by Rosvall Sawmill): Stuart
Warren (Stuart Warren)
- Roading Excellence (sponsored by Fortuna): Nik Birch (JSB
Construction) & Andrew Bradley (JSB Construction)
- Harvesting Excellence (sponsored by AB Equipment
&Tigercat): Richard Connolly (Rosewarne Logging)
- Distribution Excellence (sponsored by PMG – Pacific Motor
Group): Russell Masters (IK & SM Newey Transport)
- Primary Wood Processing & Manufacturing Excellence (sponsored by
Whangarei ITM/Waipapa Pine): Jonathon Lawson (Croft Poles &
Timber)
- Secondary Wood Processing & Manufacturing Excellence (sponsored
by Croft Poles & Timber): Graham Waru (Rosvall Sawmill LTD)
- Tree Faller Excellence (sponsored by Northland Forestry
Managers): Joel Niha-Neumann (Niha Contracting Limited) & Derek
Rosewarne (Rosewarne Cable Loggers)
- Woman in Forestry Excellence (sponsored by PF Olsen): Jenna
Ringrose (Rosewarne and Ringrose)
- Log Truck Driver Excellence (sponsored by Patchell Group of
Companies): David (Billy) Kanaraa (IK & SM Newey Transport)
- Emerging Talent of the Year (sponsored by Forestry CO): Jess
Winikerei (Mold Logging Ltd)
- Trainee of the Year (sponsored by Competenz): Taausi (Lapi)
Peletana (Croft Poles & Timber)
- Good Deed Award (sponsored by Safetree): Jack Ratu (Rosewarne
Contractors – Crew 89)
IMAGE: Graham Waru (Supreme Forest Industry Award winner) and MP
Grant McCullum (National Party Whangarei)
Source & image credit: Northland Wood Council
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