Transforming New Zealand

We are the industry voice advocating for wood as the key to New Zealand's economic and sustainable future

WPMA 2024 Annual General Meeting

WPMA Corporate and Affiliate Members are invited to attend the 2024 Annual General Meeting on 20 November in Wellington

Date:  20 November 2024

Time:  3pm - 6pm

Venue:  James Cook Chancellor Hotel, 147 The Terrace, Wellington

Speakers: 

  • Hon Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry and Trade
  • Sam Keenan, Deputy Director General - Te Uru Rakau
  • Dr Elizabeth Heeg, CEO of NZ Forest Owners Association

Followed by networking and refreshments

 

RSVP: 12 November 2024 to office@wpma.org.nz 

WoodWorks NZ 22-23 October 2024 in Rotorua

WoodWorks 2024 is an industry-led event discussing the use of engineered-wood in commercial and multi-residential buildings though-out our cities.

The event brings together architects, project managers, designers, fit-out specialists, quantity surveyors, BIM specialists and engineers.

 

Forest Growers Research Conference 22 - 24 October 2024 in Dunedin

The 2024 Forest Growers Research conference will be held from 22-24 October in Dunedin, (24th October will be a Field Trip).

2025 National Conference

Conference Announcement

Wood - The Key to a Resilient Future

WPMA National Conference 2025

8 October 2025

Museum of New Zealand - Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington

The WPMA Conference will bring together a dynamic range of business leaders and influential stakeholders from across a wide variety of sectors. Through the delivery of strategic insights into future opportunities for wood processing and manufacturing you will be inspired to connect and grow our industry to ensure a resilient and profitable future.

Conference Announcement

Why join

Advocacy

Proactive advocacy with the government on your behalf.

Advocacy

Expertise

Have experts representing your interests.

Expertise

Network

Networking opportunities with colleagues and industry experts

Network

Up-to-date

Stay up-to-date on the latest industry news

Up-to-date

Latest Media Release

UAE trade deal open opportunities for NZ wood product exporters

Latest Media Release

UAE trade deal open opportunities for NZ wood product exporters

Useful resources

NZFOA Facts and Figures 2022 - 2023

This brochure, published yearly, contains background information and statistical data on the New Zealand forest industry. It is jointly released by FOA and MPI.

NZ Wood Design Guides

To find out more about the use of timber

"WPMA is the voice of wood processors and manufacturers to make positive change and foster good outcomes for our industry"
"WPMA is the voice of wood processors and manufacturers to make positive change and foster good outcomes for our industry"