The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications, Manoa Kamikamica, recently visited Red Stag Timber, a privately owned timber company located in Rotorua, New Zealand.
Red Stag Timber stands as the largest timber company in the Southern Hemisphere, with an impressive production of over 600,000 cubic meters of Radiata Pine and Douglas-fir timber each year, generating an annual revenue exceeding NZ $220 million. The company is recognized for its innovative practices and commitment to sustainable timber production.
During his visit, Deputy Prime Minister Kamikamica explored the operations of one of New Zealand’s largest sawmills, which supplies high-quality timber to various markets, including New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific region. He acknowledged Red Stag Timber’s achievements in innovation and supply chain development and emphasized the potential benefits of collaboration with Fijian industries.
Kamikamica highlighted that by adopting the modern technology and best practices observed at Red Stag Timber, Fiji could enhance its forestry sector, particularly with mahogany, a key export for the country. He expressed gratitude to Red Stag Timber for the insights gained during the visit and looked forward to future partnerships within the timber industry.