Safetree

16/10/2026

Congratulations to Levi Takarangi-Brown on achieving Safetree Certified Breaker-out status. Crushed it!

15/10/2026

Congratulations to Brooklyn Bruin-Nikora on achieving Safetree Certified Breaker-out status. Legend!

13/10/2026

🚨Safety Alert 🚨

Several recent incidents have involved tether (winch-assist) rope failures during steep slope harvesting operations. While these incidents did not result in serious injury, they highlight the potential consequences of rope failure and the importance of robust rope management systems.

Read the latest Safety Alert now: https://tinyurl.com/SafetyAlertTether

12/10/2026

⛽A reminder: Even though fuel prices are high, returning to motor-manual felling carries serious risks that require careful consideration.⛽

Motor‑manual felling is recognised as one of the most hazardous activities in forest harvesting, and historically, the majority of serious injuries and fatalities in the forestry sector have occurred during motor‑manual felling operations.

FISC is concerned that any widespread return to motor‑manual felling would significantly increase risk to workers.

Read more about FISC's concerns and the highly developed and rigorously applied safe systems of work that are used to manage the increased risk where motor-manual felling is required.

Read more; https://tinyurl.com/Motormanual

12/10/2026

Congratulations to Matt Harrison on achieving Safetree Certified Tree-Faller status. Excellent!

09/10/2026

Congratulations to Taz Paea on achieving Safetree Certified Tree-Faller status. Ka pai!

08/10/2026

🎙️Free webinar available next week for Vitae customers!🎙️

Mental Health Awareness Week: Belonging matters

Vitae invites customers to join a free webinar this Mental Health Awareness Week!

This year’s theme, ‘Belonging Matters’, reminds us that small moments of connection make a big difference to the way we work and live with others.

This starts with creating spaces where people feel seen, included and connected, which all support better mental wellbeing.

In this free webinar, it'll be discussing some of the simple ways you can look after your mental health while building stronger connections and cultures of belonging in the workplace.

Register now to find some meaningful ideas for your own workplace.

📆🕣Date: Monday 12th October

🎙️: 12:00pm - 1:00pm

📋Register here: 12e0375a-3b59-4507-b004-cdba6d378d61@5d2589d2-01fb-4676-9f8f-c430dac3c3a9" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/12e0375a-3b59-4507-b004-cdba6d378d61@5d2589d2-01fb-4676-9f8f-c430dac3c3a9

If you have trouble registering contact: [email protected]

Mental Health Awareness Week runs 12-18 October. Find our more, and learn about other events being held at: https://mentalhealth.org.nz/mhaw/

07/10/2026

🚨WorkSafe is currently recruiting new Health and Safety Inspectors 🚨

If you're a strong communicator, a practical problem solver, resilient and passionate about improving workplace health and safety, this could be the role for you. WorkSafe is seeking new inspectors in:

📍 Napier
📍 Rotorua
📍 New Plymouth
📍 Wellington
📍 Nelson
📍 Greymouth
📍 Christchurch
📍 Timaru

Experience or knowledge of forestry, agriculture, construction, manufacturing, or health and safety is highly desirable. Inspectors travel throughout their region engaging with businesses to help improve health and safety across the motu, so a passion for driving, meeting people and occasional overnight travel is important.

✅ Full training provided
✅ Clear development pathway
✅ Ongoing support
✅ Varied and rewarding work

Applications close 18 October.

Learn more and apply via the WorkSafe careers website, or email [email protected] with any questions.

Find the WorkSafe careers website here: https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/about-us/careers/join-our-health-and-safety-inspectors/

Or check out this video about the role: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59UdALAuxqg

Our inspectors play a key role influencing work health and safety in Aotearoa. The Inspectorate’s goal is to prevent harm from work, promote a culture of safety, and hold organisations accountable for maintaining healthy and safe working environments.

07/10/2026

Congratulations to Gareth Baird, Daniel Brown and Oliver Ramanui on achieving Safetree Certified Tree-Faller status. Nice work!

05/10/2026

Are you a Kiwi forestry worker keen to help improve our workplaces?

Your experiences at work can help.

Heidi Jade is researching team culture and beliefs and how they impact our ability to learn from mistakes, innovate and find better ways of doing things.

It's part of the Kellogg Leadership Programme, and all survey answers are anonymous.

Check out the video to find out more and use the link below to take part in the survey.👇

Survey: https://lincoln.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0J93475jJCpE3hI