Welcome to WoodWorks
Greetings from your WoodWorks team. Poutini Waiora’s opening in Māwhera Greymouth celebrated support for West Coast whānau, honoured the late Shirley Gardiner’s vision, and acknowledged Dane Tumahai and project partners.
Mass timber is gaining traction in education, where carbon-neutral, biophilic design feels a natural fit. This new facility looks fabulous!
Te Hapara School students got up close to the world of forestry this week when Discover Forestry brought its Wood is Good Day to the school. The aim was to show students that forestry is about far more than trees.
Christchurch’s Court Theatre is a purpose-built cultural venue featuring sustainable mass timber. Check out the snapshot case study.
22 September 2026
Beyond the borders
When you look beyond our borders for where mass timber is gaining traction it’s often in education buildings. Maybe it’s because young people getting educated are a natural fit for...
22 September 2026
Wood is Good Day at Te Hapara School
Hands-on Wood is Good Day gives students a glimpse into the people, technology and opportunities behind forestry. Te Hapara School students got up close to the world of forestry this...
And One to End the Issue
Patient zero-ish
The Friday strategy
My boss told me to have a good day… so I went home.
It’s all about following clear instructions.
The professional standard
Interviewer: “What is your biggest strength?”
Applicant: “I’m a great listener and very reliable.”
Interviewer: “And your biggest weakness?”
Applicant: “I tend to believe whatever people tell me on a Friday afternoon.”
The work ethic
I always give 100% at work:
- Monday: 12%
- Tuesday: 23%
- Wednesday: 40%
- Thursday: 20%
- Friday: 5%
Patient zero-ish
