NEWS
Here you’ll find the Wenita news, updated each month.
New fixed head felling machine
Griffin Logging has added a new felling machine to its operations. Wenita had been keen on adding a fixed head into the mix for some time, and Griffin Logging’s Shane Griffin took this on board and purchased a fixed felling head on a John Deere 959. Operator Marty...
Forest access – Level 2
From Wednesday, September 8, Wenita’s forest access permit system will reopen. Please follow the usual procedure here from Wednesday: https://access.wenita.co.nz/bookings/general-access/create. Information on forest access, including our Forest Access Guide, is here:...
Still no forest access under Level 3
Under Level 3, entry into Wenita forests is not permitted. All access permits have been cancelled until further notice.
Forest access update
Due to the Covid-19 Level 4 lockdown, entry into Wenita forests and all access permits are cancelled until further notice.
Forest access reminder
Our forests are fantastic locations for recreational pursuits, and we are happy to share them with our community. To enter our forests, you need to obtain a permit via our online Forest Access System or, for some uses, by contacting us directly. Please look at the...
Planting season about to begin
The 2021 winter planting season is planned to begin after Queen’s Birthday Weekend. This year we will plant cutover areas at South Akatore and Allanton, and a small area remaining at Waronui, a total of about 525ha. Additionally, there is approximately 370ha to plant...