New Zealand will be showcasing its wood industry while the spotlight shines on the rugby World Cup next month.
The Winning for Wood Festival will continue throughout September and October, bringing together all aspects of the forestry and wood products industry in the country.
It will be held in Rotorua in the middle of the North Island and events will include the opening of the National Centre of Excellence for the Forest and Wood Industry. The National Wood Innovation Showcase will tour New Zealand.
The Rugby World Cup will be held at venues throughout New Zealand from September 9 to October 23.