Become a member
Central North Island Wood Council
Providing a unified voice to advocate for the region’s interest
Join CNIWC
As a member, you gain access to a range of benefits that support your business and the broader industry, including:
Industry Advocacy: Representing your interests at regional and national levels to ensure the forestry sector thrives.
Recognition Programmes: Participation in the prestigious annual Central North Island Wood Council Awards, celebrating excellence across the industry.
Workforce Development: Access to programs like the ‘Generation Programme’ for workforce training and employment pathways, and the Discover Forestry initiative promoting careers in forestry.
Collaborative Platforms: Engagement in key groups such as the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Forestry Liaison Group, the Waikato Regional Council Forestry Liaison Group, the Horizons Regional Council Forestry Liaison Group and the CNI Health & Safety Forum for shared solutions to industry challenges.
National Collaboration: Membership in the Wood Council Accord, enabling close cooperation with other Wood Councils and national bodies like the Forest Owners Association, Farm Forestry Association, Forest Industry Contractors Association and Wood Processing and Manufacturing Association.
By joining CNIWC, you’ll be part of a collective effort to protect and promote the interests of New Zealand’s largest forestry region while shaping its sustainable future.
Membership is open to all stakeholders in the forestry value chain, including contractors, forest owners, processors, educators, and researchers. Together, we can ensure the long-term success of our industry.
Membership types
Individual: $50
Contractors: $200
Small Firm: $400
Large Firm: Contact us
Help shape our industry
With a rich history of forestry and wood processing in our region, we’re committed to continuing this legacy by championing the sector’s growth and development. By becoming a member of the CNIWC you will join us in this vital work and help shape a brighter future for the industry.
Membership is open to any organisation or individual involved in our industry, including contractors, forest owners and managers, processors, education providers, researchers and governance.
For more information on how to become a member, please contact:
Damita Mita | CNIWC CEO
E damita@cniwc.co.nz
