Our Team
At Kiwood, our team is driven by a shared commitment to quality, care, and doing things the right way. We’re a family-owned, locally operated business that values integrity, collaboration, and respect—for the land, our partners, and the communities we serve.
Skilled & Purpose-Driven
Experts building better with timber.
Local Knowledge, Real Impact
Rooted in community, driven by results.
Built on Integrity
Proud of honest work and strong relationships.
Edwin Douglass
Managing Director
With a background in civil engineering and management practiced across New Zealand, Canada and Switzerland, Edwin has a deep respect for sustainable development. His aim is to help bring timber back to the forefront of infrastructure projects in New Zealand. He believes timber can—and should—compete with concrete and steel as a mainstream building material, not just for bridges but across the construction industry. His goal isn’t just to show the way but to inspire others to do the same. Edwin holds a B.Eng (Civil), Canterbury University, and a MBA from IMD, Lausanne Switzerland and previously a member of IPENZ.
Edwin Douglass
Managing Director
With a background in civil engineering and management practiced across New Zealand, Canada and Switzerland, Edwin has a deep respect for sustainable development. His aim is to help bring timber back to the forefront of infrastructure projects in New Zealand. He believes timber can—and should—compete with concrete and steel as a mainstream building material, not just for bridges but across the construction industry. His goal isn’t just to show the way but to inspire others to do the same. Edwin holds a B.Eng (Civil), Canterbury University, and a MBA from IMD, Lausanne Switzerland and previously a member of IPENZ.
Ralph Douglass
Director
Ralph has an extensive background in sustainable forest development and utilization, both internationally and domestically. As a Director of Kiwood he oversees the development and management of the forest resource. Ralph is passionate about creating a sustainable renewable forest resource for the benefit of future generations. Ralph holds a B.For.Sc(Hon) and M.For.Sc from Canterbury University.
Ralph Douglass
Director
Ralph has an extensive background in sustainable forest development and utilization, both internationally and domestically. As a Director of Kiwood he oversees the development and management of the forest resource. Ralph is passionate about creating a sustainable renewable forest resource for the benefit of future generations. Ralph holds a B.For.Sc(Hon) and M.For.Sc from Canterbury University.
Randel Gray
Advisor
Randal is technical advisor to the Company, and comes with experience gained primarily from installation and overseeing all aspects of timber processing, including small scale portable sawmilling, production of posts and poles, timber machining and re-sawing, dehumidifier kiln drying, timber grading and quality control, chemical preservation, and farm building. He also has a general interest in tiny houses and solar power.
Randel Gray
Advisor
Randal is technical advisor to the Company, and comes with experience gained primarily from installation and overseeing all aspects of timber processing, including small scale portable sawmilling, production of posts and poles, timber machining and re-sawing, dehumidifier kiln drying, timber grading and quality control, chemical preservation, and farm building. He also has a general interest in tiny houses and solar power.
Our Story
Our work is shaped by a deep respect for the land, the people who use it, and the future we’re helping to build. We believe in doing things the right way—with care, responsibility, and a commitment to leaving things better than we found them.
Our Story
Our work is shaped by a deep respect for the land, the people who use it, and the future we’re helping to build. We believe in doing things the right way—with care, responsibility, and a commitment to leaving things better than we found them.
Our Story
Our work is shaped by a deep respect for the land, the people who use it, and the future we’re helping to build. We believe in doing things the right way—with care, responsibility, and a commitment to leaving things better than we found them.