The Post September 2026

With spring just around the corner, this month’s mailer takes us from the forests of Nelson to the hill country of Canterbury and the rural communities of Taranaki, showcasing the people and businesses helping shape the future of New Zealand’s forestry industry.

We begin in Nelson with Mosaic Aotearoa, where Director Chris Ensor explains how the business is transforming underperforming land into productive, permanent native forests. By matching the right planting to the right landscape and the goals of individual landowners, Mosaic Aotearoa is creating new opportunities for farmers while delivering long-term environmental and economic outcomes.

From there, we head to Taranaki to meet Hainsley “Millsy” Mills of Mills Fencing, whose passion for quality workmanship and willingness to tackle challenging terrain has helped build a strong reputation across the region.

Back to Nelson, we catch up with Bryant Logging, where Kim Bryant shares the story behind the family business and reflects on the realities of working in New Zealand's forestry sector. Despite ongoing challenges, the company continues to focus on quality, resilience and building lasting relationships with its clients.

Practical advice remains front and centre this month as we visit Two Boys Fencing in Canterbury, where Matt Latham shares a simple yet invaluable fencing repair tip — how to join a broken wire using a figure-eight knot and crimp, a technique that can save time and keep fences performing when repairs are needed.

Finally, we head to Golden Bay to meet the team at GB Fencing and learn about the Papa Taio Programme, which is introducing local rangatahi to the fencing industry. By combining practical skills with mentoring and hands-on experience, the programme is creating valuable pathways into employment while supporting the future of the rural workforce.

Rounding out the edition, our State of the Industry feature provides a snapshot of New Zealand's forestry sector, exploring the challenges, opportunities and positive signs shaping the industry as it continues to adapt and evolve.