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Supply and demand for logs being suppressed by uncertainties around how international log markets will react to higher fuel costs, and about the viability of local construction projects

Supply and demand for logs being suppressed by uncertainties around how international log markets will react to higher fuel costs, and about the viability of local construction projects

Labour to back India FTA but leader Chris Hipkins says ‘this is not the deal Labour would have negotiated’, warns NZ businesses to do own due diligence

Labour to back India FTA but leader Chris Hipkins says ‘this is not the deal Labour would have negotiated’, warns NZ businesses to do own due diligence

Despite Labour not having given its official support for the deal, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the Government's following normal process with NZ and India set to sign a free trade agreement next week

Despite Labour not having given its official support for the deal, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the Government's following normal process with NZ and India set to sign a free trade agreement next week

'A contentious agreement': Why political optics, an election year and lack of typical market access has put the India FTA in the spotlight

'A contentious agreement': Why political optics, an election year and lack of typical market access has put the India FTA in the spotlight

Back and forth continues over the India FTA as Labour leader Chris Hipkins seeks more details on investment and visas for students, says it's being rushed. National cites '4 months of engaging extensively with Labour'

Back and forth continues over the India FTA as Labour leader Chris Hipkins seeks more details on investment and visas for students, says it's being rushed. National cites '4 months of engaging extensively with Labour'

Forest owners need higher prices as harvesting costs jump. But domestic demand is turning very uncertain. Export markets may get less without higher prices. Fortunately a lower NZD helps them, but not local buyers

Forest owners need higher prices as harvesting costs jump. But domestic demand is turning very uncertain. Export markets may get less without higher prices. Fortunately a lower NZD helps them, but not local buyers

Labour awaiting response from Trade Minister Todd McClay about India FTA concerns

Labour awaiting response from Trade Minister Todd McClay about India FTA concerns

Log prices are little-changed, but higher shipping costs, partly because backhaul capacity is lower, is leading customers to get charged more for this recovery. Domestic demand comes with rising hopes

Log prices are little-changed, but higher shipping costs, partly because backhaul capacity is lower, is leading customers to get charged more for this recovery. Domestic demand comes with rising hopes

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is pushing the Government, which needs Labour’s support, to share official advice before supporting India FTA

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is pushing the Government, which needs Labour’s support, to share official advice before supporting India FTA

Sawmillers report rising local demand. Eyes on China for post-holiday signals. Tough in India until the new FTA comes into effect

Sawmillers report rising local demand. Eyes on China for post-holiday signals. Tough in India until the new FTA comes into effect

Despite easing overall demand, New Zealand logs get higher China market share. Also poised for gains in India. Demand from local sawmillers is expected to gradually improve

Despite easing overall demand, New Zealand logs get higher China market share. Also poised for gains in India. Demand from local sawmillers is expected to gradually improve

November log prices were little-changed, but China is anticipating more NZ supply keeping a lid on prices there. India prospects depend on FTA progress. Seasonal domestic prices are usually firm from here

November log prices were little-changed, but China is anticipating more NZ supply keeping a lid on prices there. India prospects depend on FTA progress. Seasonal domestic prices are usually firm from here

Following the Chinese and Indian holiday seasons when demand usually rises, this year demand for logs has remained flat. Domestic demand flat too, and sawn timber to the US attracting tariffs

Following the Chinese and Indian holiday seasons when demand usually rises, this year demand for logs has remained flat. Domestic demand flat too, and sawn timber to the US attracting tariffs

Forest owners eye a boost from NZ Government spending plans. China log demand making small gains, India demand for NZ logs helped by rising euro but seasonally soft

Forest owners eye a boost from NZ Government spending plans. China log demand making small gains, India demand for NZ logs helped by rising euro but seasonally soft

Favourable logistics issues have seen exported logs rise in price unexpectedly, offsetting 'very subdued' domestic market demand from the general 'malaise' in the local economy

Favourable logistics issues have seen exported logs rise in price unexpectedly, offsetting 'very subdued' domestic market demand from the general 'malaise' in the local economy