Imogen BrophyLocal Democracy Reporter·Gisborne Herald·24 Aug, 2026 05:00 AM5 mins to read‌Forestry Management NZ (FMNZ) general manager harvesting Matt Doyle says areas that should not have been planted had been and now need harvesting to enable conversion. Photo / NZ Herald File Gisborne forestry companies have halted harvesting as complex consent conditions make it difficult to operate or convert land use, industry leaders say.

After severe weather events, including Cyclone Gabrielle in February 2023, Gisborne District Council (GDC) introduced stricter consent rules to reduce the risk of woody debris reaching beaches and