NZ Forest Operations Ltd

24/07/2026

Felling some Eucalyptus at one of our harvesting sites, it was a good opportunity to highlight the importance of safe processes and awareness with alternate species and how unpredictable they can be.
Running a 32" bar with a quarter cut and wedge there was a lot of weight to factor. Despite machine and wind assistance the tree went forward, then sideways and rolled to a finish where it sits.
Everyone is safe and the tree is down with no damage or incident, but definitely always something to learn or improve on.

What experiences have some of you had with other species? Keen to hear/see some examples.

10/07/2026

📣FYI📣

For those of you looking to order parts like maxflow, barkboxs, tree jacks etc please read below..

When going to NZ Forest Supplies Ltd site, please order from the section at the bottom of the page where you enter details.
The icons of Westcoast, Maxflow and Borntrager will take you to their sites only for search products, but to order via NZ you will need to use the order form at the bottom of NZ Forest Supplies web page.

Thanks all 👏🏽

www.nzforestsupplies.co.nz

30/06/2026

📣Announcement📣

The NZ Forest Supplies Ltd web order page is now up and running!!
Like all good things, it is a work in progress and will be getting refined as time goes on.

👇🏽
https://www.nzforestsupplies.co.nz/

All orders going forward can be made here. For those who know what they want go straight to the order section, for those who are unsure just click one of the supplier icons to be taken to their site and search for products like:
maxflows
bark box
wedges
tree jack
and more....

Currently there are back orders from the USA that we are waiting on, freight is a bit hit and miss atm so please bare with us.
There are some pretty cool things brewing behind the scenes that we are working hard to make happen, these will no doubt keep you all cutting sharp and performing hard 🌲💪🏽

Lastly,
To those that have had orders placed and goods received we thankyou for your custom and will look to keep supplying those in need going forward 👏🏽

Performance chainsaw parts and forestry equipment for professional loggers, arborists, and rural contractors. Built for New Zealand conditions.

17/06/2026

Cheers Rebel, loving the content and support 👏🏽

30/05/2026

📣Announcement📣

NZFO are excited to share with you all, as of June 1st we will be an official stockist of Maxflow, WCS parts, Borntrager tree jacks and more.
Trading as NZ Forest Supplies Ltd, we will be taking over from Alan at Tairawhiti Timber Training Ltd, continuing the great work he has built over the years

Keep an eye out for the website which is under construction, this should be an easy way for all to receive the high quality parts and equipment we all love and use in our industry.

In the meantime get in touch here, if there is something we do not have in stock we will get it in! We look forward to hearing from you all.

13/05/2026

Kia ora

It has been a busy few months on the ground with NZFO crews around the Manawatu-Whanganui regions.

With the uncertainty of fuel pricing at the forefront of most contractors minds, our crews were lucky enough to be able to push on.
This has been possible largely due to the damage from the cyclone event in March. Owners needing forests harvested to avoid loss in revenue, much to the pleasure of many contractors in the area currently we are sure.

Winter is around the corner, here's hoping it is a safe and productive time for all.

Mā te wā

Pics 1-3, NZFO 1 in Hunterville
Pics 4-6, NZFO 2 in Shannon
Pics 7-9 NZFO Ops Team in Whanganui

02/04/2026

At what point do the truck and machine keys get switched off..🫣
Diesel expected to rise another .35c on Sunday night.

The pain is at the pump for most businesses and vehicle owners right now, but the real pain is yet to hit for us all in a few months.. the flow on from this will be crippling.

Time to reduce RUC or fuel tax before its too late.

19/02/2026

Where did summer go..

Well, it feels like we have had our shortest summer on record this year.
To rub salt into the wound, another cyclone like event similar to Gabriel hit the Southern North Island leaving behind a trail of destruction.

Luckily for one of our clients, we have a harvesting operation currently working on the farm so availability is not an issue.
6ha out of 24ha was affected on this property, not a great deal compared to other forests hit in the region but it definitely puts into perspective when you think thats 1/4.
The crew will be hooking into it next week so that should eliminate losses from age..

As always, mechanized is the best preferred option for windthrow. If there are areas to be manual cut, be sure to consider the following:
Follow the 5step fell plan
Have an observer on hand or team up with another cutter.
Rest and hydrate often, windthrow can be a mental game.
Lastly, speak up if you feel a situation is too tough to tackle.

If there are forest owners within Manawatu/Lower North requiring salvage harvesting do not hesitate to get in touch.

23/01/2026

2026 has begun with several operations launching at various locations in Manawatu, a couple of farm woodlots and a salvage job where a block suffered considerable damage.

It is encouraging to have a couple of crews operating under the NZFO banner and to see them back at work after a slow end to 2025. Collaborating with clients, starting new forests, and witnessing professional crews do what they do best is rewarding for all involved.

There are many more projects in the pipeline that we look forward to completing for the forest owners. If you or someone you know is interested in an appraisal on harvesting, feel free to reach out.

09/06/2025

Contract Feller available.
Will travel as required.
021800511.
Cheers