Wood Processors Association of New Zealand

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, the forestry and wood processing industry is New Zealand's third largest export earner. Additionally the sector has $1.5-$2.0 billion of domestic sales. 

Members of WPA include those involved in pulp and paper, engineered wood products manufacturing, sawmilling and remanufacturing.

WPA is an advocacy body advocating on behalf of its members and the industry as a whole, 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.

WPA welcomes enquiries from other wood processors or interested parties to become members or affiliate members of WPA.  Enquiries to info@wpa.org.nz or phone 04 473 9220.