ATS Newsbrief April 2013
Neal Shaw, Chief Executive
Those of you who have been to Ashburton recently may have noticed the new ATS branding on the former Electricity Ashburton building in Kermode Street.
11 April
This space has created a great opportunity to promote our brand, but it has also led to some confusion and assumptions among members.
For more information or to RSVP call 0800 BUY ATS (289 287) or email book@ats.co.nz by Tuesday 5 April.
Some are wondering if ATS is on the move or has been relocated, so it is timely to clarify where different aspects of the business are currently located and why.
The rural supplies operation (i.e. Ashburton retail store), Customer Service, ATS Seed, and ATS Energy are still operating in the original ATS building on Burnett Street. The administration team was relocated almost three years ago to the Goodman, Tavendale and Reid building on Havelock Street (formerly Kennedy, Mee and Co) because of a shortage of space within the ATS Ashburton building. This is where all of the invoicing and processing for members accounts comes from. In the week before Christmas it became necessary to find an alternative site for the ATS Partnership Services team, Marketing, IT, the Executive Assistant and myself, following the closure of part of the ATS Ashburton building as a result of earthquake damage. Fortunately office space was secured and these staff were able to relocate to the first floor of the former Electricity Ashburton building on Kermode Street. This move allowed the Customer Service team to continue functioning at the ATS Ashburton, Burnett Street site, with this team occupying the former marketing area.
Upcoming Events
Exclusive Genetics Discussion
16 April and 21 May
Farm Safety Training for members For more information or to RSVP call 0800 BUY ATS (289 287) or email book@ats.co.nz. 17 April
50th Anniversary Morning Tea For more information or to RSVP call 0800 BUY ATS (289 287) or email book@ats.co.nz by Wednesday 10 April. 25 April
ANZAC Day ATS will be closed If members have any urgent requirements the Duty Manager can be reached on 03 307 5100 or 027 487 6865.
Both the former Electricity Ashburton and GTR office areas are leased by ATS with only the Burnett Street premises being owned by ATS.
4 May
Ideally we would like to have all staff based on the one site and that is something we will be working towards over the next two or three years. Once we have clarity on the results of the engineering reports on the Burnett Street building and what is needed to bring that building up to code, we will be in a better position to make decisions.
ATS Ashburton will be closed. If members have any urgent requirements the Duty Manager can be reached on 03 307 5100 or 027 487 6865.
Despite these changes it is very much business as usual for ATS members. Our Customer Service team is able to direct any enquiries you may have to the correct people and general enquires can still be made at reception in the ATS Ashburton Burnett Street store.
ATS Stocktake
Upcoming Industry Events
9 May
Your mobile weather forecast Need weather on the go? Be sure to visit our website which can be easily viewed from mobile devices via the login called My ATS. Instructions are available online at www.ats.co.nz
Did you have an award winning wheat crop?
Better Beef Cow Workshop
The ever-popular United Wheat Growers annual wheat competition is once again being held with support from ATS Seed. Crops harvested in 2013 are eligible for entry, with judging taking place this autumn. Presentations and prize giving will take place shortly after judging. Entries are invited across three classes of wheat (milling, feed and biscuit) from growers nationwide.
9 May
If you would like more information on how to enter your top wheat crop in the United Wheat Growers 2013 competition contact the ATS Seed team on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287).
Email shona.sluys@beeflambnz.com for more information.
NZDIA Canterbury/North Otago Awards Hotel Ashburton Visit www.dairyindustryawards.co.nz for more information.