About 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.

WPA’s advocates on behalf of its members, taking a whole membership approach, by:

• Providing a forum for wood processors to:
• Share information and ideas
• Improve their operational performance
• Promote products
• Informing Government and regulators of the value of the wood processing sector when legislation is being formed and/or reviewed
• Promoting the use of wood and wood-based products to New Zealand and overseas consumers

WPA has a significant number of Affiliate Members.  Affiliates are organisations that provide products and support services to the industry.  WPA activity engages with its Affiliate Members seeking their views and opinions and invites Affiliates to member conferences and technical workshops, where relevant.