CWCWC Newsletter May 2023

Newsletter May 2023

Canterbury
West Coast
Wood Council

Message from the Board

Recent events in Hawkes Bay and Tai Rawhiti have done much to damage the reputation of our industry. Our social licence is won at a crawl but lost in a canter. The media have had a huge impact in galvanising public opinion against us. Unfortunately, we are not well represented with cashed up lobby groups like Federated Farmers or Beef and Lamb and we struggle to respond to negative publicity. The 8 Wood Councils must have a real priority to help educate the public on the many benefits of the forest industry. However, to have a strong entity representing us publicly and within the corridors of power would do much to get the positive forest industry message out there. Within Canterbury and the West Coast we are a critical industry and major contributor to rural communities and the regional economy. The sense of community that our Wood Council generates continues to attract new members and we do not see members cancelling their fees and getting out. Any member feedback on how we can do this better is always welcome.

Glenn Moir (Chair of CWCWC)

Hall of Fame

As part of our Hall of Fame series we would like to introduce you to Local Legend Bryan McCorkindale

Bryan McCorkindale

SRS New Zealand

Over the year’s Bryan has made a considerable contribution
to the forestry industry. Read our interview with Bryan to find why he is so deserving of this accolade.

Q What made you start in the industry and at what age?
A Shands Road Sawmills was owned by my parents. In 1975 at 23 years old I purchased shares in the business after an early career as a computer technician. My brother John joined soon after. We changed the company name to SRS New Zealand when we moved from Shands Road in 1985.

Q What are your greatest achievements in work and life?
A Work:
- Growing the business from a staff of 5 to 130 today.
- Having a very low staff turnover.
- Establishing NZPP
- Instigating CWCWC
- Founding member of the Inspire Foundation.
A Life:
- Three age group ultra-marathon world records.
- Oldest competitor at the 2011 Commonwealth Ultra Marathon Championships. Fourth place and first Kiwi for team bronze.
- Completing the longest trail race (320km) held in New Zealand. January 2022.

Q What is your role now?
A Semi-retired Managing Director

Q How do you see yourself and the business fitting into the local forestry community?
A SRS feel privileged to be part of a uniquely cooperative and supportive group of businesses. I take a much less active role nowadays but the company will continue to participate in industry initiatives.

CWCWC FUNDRAISING EVENT

The Canterbury West Coast Wood Council recently hosted a Fundraising Event in Christchurch. The goal was to raise funds to support communities in the North Island that were affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. Thanks to the generosity of CWCWC members over $10,000 dollars was raised.

CWCWC is pleased to announce that the funds will be donated to families located in the area from Bay View to Seafield Road, Titiokura, and Tutira. After severe flood and silt damage to their homes and schools these communities are still in much need of assistance.

Local spokesperson Dave Wilson from the Bay View Community Charitable Trust says, "We are blown away by the support we have received to date and the offer of $10,000 by those involved in forestry in the South Island is tremendous and will greatly be received".

Upcoming Event with Cameron Bagrie

After last years event was so well attended and member feedback so positive we have decided to get Cameron Bagrie back.

Last year Cameron's theme was the cost of risk so it will be interesting to relook at this 12 months on and with an election imminent.

The Canterbury West Coast Wood Council will be hosting the event at

The George Hotel
50 Park Terrace
Christchurch

This is a free event with limited numbers of 80. Please RSVP to canterburywoodcouncil@gmail.com

Cash bar available. Nibbles provided.

Event Date: Thur 31 Aug 3-6pm

CWCWC Communications

We are always interested to share news stories about what is happening in our regions. Maybe you have an innovative new product or service? Or new people have joined your team? A recent business success? What’s the latest on sustainability or healthy and safety practices in your business? Or maybe you have an event coming up that you want others to know about. CWCWC is here to help you spread the word.

Please get in contact with Chelsie Boltar at info@cwcwc.co.nz to share your stories.

CWCWC Website

The www.cwcwc.co.nz website is undergoing a refresh. Soon a full Members Directory will be available with up-to-date contact details. This will be an excellent resource for members to get in touch with each other.

We’ll keep you posted as to when the new website is live so you can check it out.

Other News

Future Foresters have opened up their annual applications for Leadership Team positions! There are two Executive Committee positions open (2-year term) as well as their annual call for Regional Leaders throughout the country (1 year term with ability to reapply).

To find out more contact info@futureforesters.com

Applications close 31st May 2023 and positions will be filled by 30th June for a 1st July start for the new FF Leadership Team.

Careers in Forestry

On May 9th CWCWC supported some of the Future Foresters at the Christchurch Boys High School/Girls High School Careers Expo. This was a great event to show case our Forestry Industry and offer options to keen young students for a career in Forestry.

Coming Soon

The Wood is Good programme is busy visiting schools in the North Island this term. CWCWC plans to share this educational experience to some of our regional schools in Term Four.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

All members of the Canterbury West Coast Wood Council and members of the public are advised that an annual general of the CWCWC will take place on
15 June 2023, at 4pm.
The meeting will be held at The Loggers Arms, 217 Forestry Road, Sefton 7472.
RSVP to canterburywoodcouncil@gmail.com by 9 June 2023

info@cwcwc.co.nz