Radio / Communications
All forest contractors must operate with a VHF Radio and be assigned approved forest radio channels.
Emergency radio communications must follow the 
Radio Headquarters
Forest communication is via a VHF network that is controlled through the local forest industry Radio Headquarters. This is owned and operated through a partnership of Kaingaroa Timberlands (managed by Timberlands Limited) and Tiaki (managed by Hancocks). Other forest companies are able to access the network but must obtain permission and pay a fee to the owners. Please note it is illegal to install and use a VHF radio channel/frequency without the appropriate authority.
Please refer to the Narrow Band Radio Channel Changes Notice below for a list of channels and thier purposes, together with the application form below to install channels.
Radio Headquarters Contacts:
Phone: 07 350 1122
Office Hours: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday to Friday (not including public holidays)
Forest Radio Channel Changes - "Narrow Banding"
Contractors are required to reprogram forest radios by 2 February 2026. Timberlands approval is required to program the new channels. Completed application forms should be returned to Timberlands Security Manager Shaun Ryan for approval and ANI issue.
