A New Zealand forestry village that lost most of its jobs after industry reforms could become the country’s first integrated wood-processing hub, turning timber into biofuels, aviation fuel, and high-value chemicals

Kaingaroa village plans to become New Zealand’s first integrated forestry processing cluster. This initiative aims to maximize wood value by processing it locally into high-value products. The project seeks to create jobs and economic opportunities for the local iwi. Sustainable aviation fuel and renewable chemicals are key outputs of this plan. Attracting significant investment remains the primary challenge for this ambitious development.