Wood Processors Association of New Zealand (WPA)
The Wood Processors Association of New Zealand (WPA) represents companies responsible for the primary processing of between 75 to 80 percent of New Zealand's wood. With annual export earnings of $3.2 billion and domestic sales of $1.5 billion, the forestry and wood processing industry is New Zealand's third largest export earner.
Members of WPA include those involved in the manufacture of pulp and paper, engineered wood products, sawn lumber and the fabrication of frames and trusses.
WPA is an advocacy body acting on behalf of its members, specifically ensuring the processing arm of New Zealand's forest industry has both a profile and a collective voice in political and public arenas. WPA serves its members by representing their collective interests and allowing a single voice for a significant part of New Zealand's export earnings.
Latest News
The March/April edition of our newsletter is now available for download.
You can subscribe to be notified of future editions of WPA's quarterly newsletter here, or view our Newsletter Archive.
Industry Events
ForestWood 2012, held at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (Wellington) on Wednesday 21 March, investigated "A New World in Wood" and saw the release of the industry's Strategic Action Plan.
Media
Wood pulp could be processed into fuel ethanol, which has been used for high performance cars including V8 racers. (New Zealand Herald)
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