Resources
Use our helpful guides to learn more about timber preservation.
Explore the sections below to access the information you need to stay informed and compliant regarding the timber preservation industry.
Helpful Resources
News
Keep up to date with updates from the New Zealand timber treatment industry.
Health and Safety
Read more detailed information regarding your compliance requirements as a timber treatment plant.
Find a WOODmark® Licensee
Find out more about WOODmark® licensees in New Zealand.
Exporting Timber
Find out more about the requirements for exporting timber to Australia.
What Timber do I need?
Learn how the Hazard Class System works so you know what timber you need for your next job.
Preservative Numbers
A handy list of preservative numbers associated with timber preservation.
The WOODmark® Programme
Find out more about the WOODmark® programme in New Zealand.
Other Useful Websites
Verified Timber
A quality assurance programme designed to ensure that structural timber meets its claimed strength and stiffness characteristics.
BRANZ
BRANZ is an independent research organisation offering evidence-based advice, testing, and consultancy services for the building industry in New Zealand. They provide valuable information, including resources on timber treatment, to help address challenges in the built environment.
New Zealand Timber Industry Federation
The New Zealand Timber Industry Federation (NZTIF) is the face of the nation’s sawmilling industry and has a wide range of information regarding NZ timber.
Standards New Zealand
Standards New Zealand is a business unit within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. They specialise in managing the development of standards, and publish and sell New Zealand, joint Australia-New Zealand, and international standards. They have a range of building related standards available.
Worksafe
WorkSafe is New Zealand’s main workplace health and safety regulator, and their website offers a variety of information on health and safety in the timber treatment industry.
Te Uru Rakau / Forestry NZ
Te Uru Rākau is focused on supporting the planting of exotic and indigenous forests and sustainable forestry management.
Got a Question?
If you’ve got a question about the timber preservation or the WOODmark ® programme that’s not answered here then get in touch.
We’d love to hear from you.
Become a WOODmark® Licensee
NZTPC welcomes new WOODmark® licensees and is dedicated to supporting and nurturing the community.