Whenua Oho

26/05/2026

He rā whakahirahira - A day of reclaiming what is ours

Some days on the whenua feel bigger than the moment itself.

On this day, three uri of Tamatea Pōkaiwhenua -Paora, Henare, and Rossy - stood side by side on the hills of their ancestors. Boots in the grass, wind on their backs, and whakapapa in their bones. Together, they lifted the first signs that mark the pathway back to our taonga
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu.

It wasn’t just about putting posts in the ground.
It was about identity.
Mana.
Putting our story back where it belongs.

And they didn’t stand alone. Tamariki watched. Whānau gathered. The whenua itself seemed to breathe a little deeper. Because when descendants return to uplift what their tīpuna left behind, the whole landscape feels it.

This is what kotahitanga looks like - not grand speeches, not big ceremonies, but people turning up, working together, and taking the first steps to reclaim what has always been ours.

This is how we protect our taonga.
This is how we honour Tamatea.
This is how we move forward - as a collective.
Support our movement and press the link below..
https://give2taumata.com/

🌄 He kaupapa nui. He whānau kotahi. He taonga tuku iho.

14/05/2026

🌲🤖 New in Virtual Plot: Chemical Thinning (eThinning) AI – ALPHA Release

We’ve just released an ALPHA Chemical Thinning (eThinning) AI model in TreeTools.ai Virtual Plot, supporting rapid post‑treatment stocking assessment using drone imagery.

Designed to detect remaining crop trees and distinguish them from chemically thinned stems showing stress or dieback, this new capability helps foresters evaluate the success of eThinning operations — particularly in steep or hard‑to‑access terrain.

This release is part of our collaboration with NZ Forest Growers Research – Precision Silviculture, and we’re inviting users to trial the model, share feedback, and help improve it using real‑world forestry data.

👉 Read the full article and learn how to get involved:
https://interpine.nz/introducing-chemical-thinning-ethinning-ai-in-virtual-plot-alpha-release/

13/05/2026

🌲🚁 Power your forest inventory surveys with DJI and TreeTools Virtual Plot. Maximise your value, tightly integrated AI drone-to-decision solution in field and offline.
Interpine is combining DJI Enterprise drone technology with our Virtual Plot forest inventory software to help forestry teams capture better data and turn it into real insight — faster.
As an authorised DJI reseller, we’re offering 50% off Virtual Plot when you purchase a DJI Matrice 4E Combo 2 through Interpine.
👉 Read more about the offer and how it can support your operations: https://interpine.nz/power-your-forest-surveys-with-dji/

13/05/2026

🌲 Using Computer Vision to Measure Log Volumes in the Log Yard 🤖📏

Accurately measuring log volumes in operational log yards is a long‑standing challenge for the forestry sector. As part of a postgraduate research project, Ethan Clapham (University of Exeter) explored whether modern computer vision and AI techniques could provide a practical, scalable alternative to traditional log scaling methods.

Working alongside the Interpine team, the project tested an image‑based approach using real log yard imagery captured during forestry operations. The research demonstrates how automated detection and geometric modelling can estimate log diameters and volumes directly from photographs — even under challenging real‑world conditions such as occlusion and variable lighting.

We were pleased to support this work by contributing real‑world data and industry expertise in log scaling and applied AI, helping bridge the gap between academic research and operational forestry.

👉 Read the full article and view the research poster here:
https://interpine.nz/image-based-log-volume-estimation-advancing-log-yard-measurement-with-computer-vision/

01/05/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Interpine Whānau on the Move – Rotorua Marathon Weekend!

This weekend, several of our Interpine whānau are lacing up their running shoes and taking on the Rotorua Marathon. It’s fantastic to see members of the team putting their fitness to the test and embracing the challenge.

Alongside our runners, Interpine is also proud to be supporting the Kids’ Mini Marathon, helping encourage the next generation to get active and enjoy the buzz of this iconic Rotorua event.
Health and wellbeing are an important foundation for both productivity and enjoyment at work, and it’s great to see so many of the team taking this opportunity to get out there, stay active, and support the wider community.

Best of luck to everyone involved this weekend — we’ll be cheering you on! 👏💚

24/04/2026

❤️🤍🖤 E kore rātou e kaumātuatia
Pēnei i a tātou kua mahue nei
E kore hoki rātou e ngoikore
Ahakoa pehea i ngā āhuatanga o te wā
I te hekenga atu o te rā
Tae noa ki te aranga mai i te ata
Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou.
Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,
We will remember them.
We will remember them.

15/04/2026

Kanohi‑ki‑te‑Kanohi Insights for the Forest Hydrology Toolbox

Loved being part of today’s workshop for the Forest Hydrology Toolbox project. We had such a diverse group of people around the table, all bringing different perspectives on freshwater and forestry.
These in‑person sessions are invaluable — you can feel the collective knowledge in the room. Excited to see where this kaupapa goes next.

06/04/2026

"It's about ensuring that nature has a place to recover and thrive." - Nicholas Head

Regenerating native bush for future generations

13/03/2026

Oromahoe Trust in collaboration with Tanes Tree Trust have a learning experience in sustainable forest management

Calling all Tai Tamariki interested in sustainable native forestry! 🌱 Volunteer opportunities are available to learn hands-on: surveying native forest plots, measuring trees for Sustainable Forest Management plans, selecting trees for Annual Logging Plans, observing selective harvests, and portable sawmilling. These practical tasks are happening over the next few weeks — perfect for anyone wanting exposure and experience. Read more and sign up: https://wix.to/CZEp9yN

10/03/2026

Ready to transition your forest? We’re here to help. 🌳

We’re excited to release our ‘Transitioning Exotic Forest to Native - Preliminary Guidelines for Transition’. Our thanks to MPI and forestry partners who have supported this project so far. Guidance is based on our research to date and will be updated at the end of the project with results from our trials. The guidelines can be found athttps://www.tanestrees.org.nz/site/assets/files/2425/preliminary_guidelines_for_transition_2026.pdf
They include information on Factors affecting native understorey regeneration, General management considerations, Active management options and Monitoring.