One of Matariki Forests’ newest foresters is already inspiring the next generation, sharing her passion at a recent school talk.

Matariki Forests’ Sam Middlemass, Forest Estate Manager, has received the ‘Innovation that enhances sector value’ award from Forest Growers Research for his progressive work with e-thinning that has significantly changed industry practice.

Matariki Forests recently marked a major milestone with the unveiling of a very special Pou at its Auckland office.

Hosted in partnership with Manulife Investment Management, Matariki Forests and Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara, the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) event held in Woodhill Forest, Waimauku, highlighted the role of forests in our everyday lives and the importance of supporting sustainable forestry.

One of New Zealand’s little known but critically endangered species living in The Bush Gully Wetland in Canterbury’s Coalgate Forest is getting a helping hand in survival thanks to Rayonier Matariki Forests.

Logging waste is helping fuel the glasshouses of one of the biggest plant producers in New Zealand.

A posse of horses and their riders headed up Mt Thomas during Kings Birthday weekend to raise funds for North Canterbury Rural Support Trust (NCRST), a charitable organisation which supports farmers and their families through tough times.

Organised by local dairy farm manager, Tessa Hazley, the group of over 30 riders raised $2000 and Rayonier Matariki Forests, who owns the 1400 hectare Mt Thomas forest, added another $1000 to the donation. 

Tools were downed and the boots left at the door as Rayonier Matariki Forests held its Health & Safety kickoff events for the New Year.

A generous neighbourly gesture has ensured that Dipton School will have a rainy day investment to help fund future improvements to the school.