Government Priorities for the New Zealand Forestry Sector Hon Jo - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Government Priorities for the New Zealand Forestry Sector Hon Jo Goodhew Associate Minister for Primary Industries

2 The Government is focused on meeting its key economic growth objectives

3 We need to increase exports of higher value wood products

4 Reduce construction times, increase efficiency and make housing more affordable

5 We are further improving the operating environment for the sector

6 We need to ensure that small and medium forest owners are well-positioned for the future

7 Developing skills and capability is key to sector growth

8 The forestry sector plays a crucial role in the growth of the New Zealand Economy