News & Commentary

Crighton Anderson joins Colliers International.

In April 2015 Crighton Anderson joined the Colliers International Group. As the national leader in rural valuation consultancy we bring significant expertise and complementary business skills to the...

A good story under the bonnet

Two serious and eminently qualified commentators singing from the same song sheet sends a pretty strong signal about the current state and future direction of New Zealand’s economic growth. For me...

Quarterly Updates July 2014

1.1 Viticulture Sector Trends in Marlborough

1. Nationally 445,000 tonne of grapes were harvested in the 2014 vintage with 77% or 329,572 tonnes coming out of Marlborough. The increase over...
   
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Irrigation holds key to future farming viability

Water issues polarise people, not just in Canterbury but throughout the country. The debate is inextricably entwined with water quality and the link to dairy farming and irrigation.

New Zealand...

Forestry Valuation Quarterly July 2014

The forest valuation newsletter for forest owners, advisors and interested parties.

Including:

• Impact of recent fall in export log price
• Recent forest transactions
• Discount...
  
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Forestry Valuation Quarterly Mar 2014

The forest valuation newsletter for forest owners, advisors and interested parties. Including:

• Value sensitivity to log prices
• Recent...
  
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Forest Valuation Quarterly Dec 2013

The forest valuation newsletter for forest owners, advisors and interested parties.

Including:

• High log prices 2013
• Recent Forest Transactions
• Forest Descriptions

Guide to Forest Valuation in New Zealand

This brief guide provides a summary of:

• Purposes of forest valuation
• NZ standards & forest consultants
• Methods of forest valuation
• Components of forest valuations

How much is my tree crop worth?

If you are considering selling your forest, you should consider how a potential buyer may view it.   Remember forests are extremely variable, and usually a quick walk around by a potential buyer will NOT...

Is New Zealand due for a flood of money chasing sustainable investments?

As global pension funds begin to quantify the investment risk of global warming, focus is shifting to investments such as forestry which adapt to and reduce climate change.

Although overseas...