ATS Newsbrief November 2015

ATS Newsbrief November 2015

It has been a busy time at ATS over recent weeks, with one of the annual highlights, the Ashburton A&P Show once again providing a fantastic opportunity for town and country to come together.

Both ATS and Ruralco staff enjoy the chance to mingle and interact with members and this year was no exception, with a great couple of days had by all.

Staff have also been busy preparing the latest ATS Annual Report, which all Shareholders should have received in their mailbox by now. This report outlines the financial performance of your co-operative for the 2014/2015 financial year ended 30 June, and is distributed in time for this month’s Annual General Meeting.

Neal Shaw, Group CEO

I am pleased to report we have had a good result. Highlights include the repayment of $3.7M of debt, which means ATS had no long term loans at the end of the financial year, and we also finished the year with $1.1M cash on hand.

Part of the success can be attributed to ATS taking over 100 percent ownership of Ruralco,

Time to get your kale in the ground Talk to ATS Seed about which kale variety suits your needs. We stock a full range of varieties and treatments at great member pricing, plus our Arable and Pastoral Representatives offer free professional advice on how to grow a high yielding economic crop. Call ATS Seed on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287) today.

Let us know early A reminder that if you are short paying your account due to an incorrect charge or invoice in dispute, ATS need to be advised as soon as possible so a deduction in payment to suppliers can be made. Please advise by the 15th of each month by phoning 0800 BUY ATS (289 287).

while a considerable decrease in expenses also led to an improved operational cashflow.

Another highlight saw ATS’s net assets valued at $15.2M compared to $11.2M pre-Ruralco in 2012—this is a $4M improvement.

ATS is well positioned for the future, with capital commitment needed for building work on its Burnett Street site approved and due to commence next year. The co-operative has already determined it is important that all Ashburton ATS staff should be accessible on one site, and the development work on this building will ensure this is achieved.

More information on the co-operative’s financials and future plans will be provided at the AGM, with Directors and staff available to answer your questions. I would urge you to mark the date on the calendar and come along to ensure you remain fully informed about your co-operative.

The AGM is on Monday 16 November at 7.30pm at the Valetta and Arrowsmith Lounges at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton.

We look forward to seeing you there.

UPCOMING EVENTS

13 November

Canterbury Anniversary (Show weekend) ATS will be closed Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November. If members have any emergency requirements the duty manager can be reached on 03 307 5100 or 027 487 6865.

16 November

ATS Annual General Meeting 7.30pm, Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton.

17 November

ATS Farm Health & Safety Training For more information or to RSVP, call 0800 BUY ATS (289 287) or go to www.ats.co.nz/farmsafety.

29 November

ATS Longbeach Coastal Challenge Check out www.longbeachcoastalchallenge.com for more information and to enter yourself in this great community sporting event.

3 December

Christmas with Ruralco Keep an eye out for special deals hitting your mailbox soon.

For more information, contact Ruralco on 080 RURALNZ (787 256) or check out www.ruralco.co.nz

Expanding the Ruralco fuel network We have been busy growing our fuel network so you can use your Ruralco Card at Allied fuel stops across the country.

Do you have an Allied fuel stop near you? Look for the Ruralco acceptance signage or check the Ruralco Fuel directory or Ruralco Website to see whether you can use your Ruralco Card or Ruralco Mobilcard at this site.

Remember using either card will save you 12¢ per litre off fuel every day.

To get your own copy of the Ruralco Fuel Directory contact us on 0800 RURALNZ (787 256).

Terms and conditions apply.

STORE HOURS

Ashburton Monday–Friday, 8am–5.30pm Saturday, 9am–12pm

Methven Monday–Friday, 8am–5.30pm

Rakaia Monday–Friday, 8am–5.30pm If you have any urgent requirements during closed hours and public holidays, the duty manager can be reached on 03 307 5100 or 027 487 6865.

Farm Safety Manual and Training for Members

Christmas dairy requirements

The new Health & Safety at Work Act comes into force 4 April 2016. To assist with ensuring you are compliant with the new legislation, ATS provides members with access to a farm safety manual and relevant training. Upon completion of the training, members will also be able to apply for a discount on their ACC levies.

The final training date for 2015 is 17 November and 2016 training starts on 23 February. Further training sessions are scheduled for 22 March and 19 April. Training costs $550 (GST and member discount inclusive). Seating is limited so get in fast. For more information or to reserve your spot please contact Peter Jacob on 03 307 5124 or 0800 BUY ATS (289 287), email book@ats.co.nz or book your spot online at www.ats.co.nz/farmsafety.

Our Customer Service team will be in touch shortly to ensure your dairy shed requirements are taken care of over the Christmas period. This will ensure January delivery schedule orders are delivered before Christmas with payment deferred over to January, giving you peace of mind knowing you won’t be caught short over the extended holiday season.

Celebrate Christmas with Ruralco Get your Ruralco Card ready and head to Ashburton on Thursday 3 December to get all of your Christmas shopping sorted. Ruralco and our suppliers are bringing you special offers including extra discounts, exclusive one-off deals and much more for one day only from 9am to 9pm.

Keep an eye out for more information in your mailbox shortly.

Looking for the perfect gift this Christmas?

ATS Gift baskets are a great solution for gift giving this Christmas.

We offer high quality products and pride ourselves on providing a personal, friendly and professional service, paying attention to the important details. Each gift basket comes filled with the finest gourmet and boutique products and is beautifully gift wrapped. To order now, visit www.ats.co.nz/atsgiftbaskets or contact ATS Gift & Homeware on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287).

Email option available for statements

2016 ATS Calendar

Have you checked your electricity prices lately?

We now have the capability to email statements and invoices on the 5th working day of each month to ensure it beats the post. You can also opt to have your account emailed to your bookkeeper or accountant and have the hard copy posted to you. Please contact ATS on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287) to arrange this.

The 2016 ATS Calendar is out now.

Call into any ATS store to pick up your copy.

ATS Energy can provide you with a free no obligation comparisons from our energy partners and see if there are any potential savings to be had for your home or business by paying your electricity accounts through ATS. Contact Tracey Gordon today on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287).

Below is snapshot of the many new suppliers nationwide that accept the Ruralco Card or Ruralco Mobilcard. For more new suppliers and information on locations and contact details please visit www.ruralco.co.nz.

NEW SUPPLIERS

Lincoln

Nationwide

SELWYN COMMUNITY PHARMACY Up to 7% discount

VETENT Up to 7.5% discount ALLIED FUEL STOPS 12¢ per litre discount with your Ruralco Card

Amberley AMBERLEY FOUR SQUARE Convenience BRIGHTSTAR PC Up to 7.5% discount

Ashburton ACE AUTO ELECTRICAL 10% discount TANGLEZ HAIR Up to 10% discount THE LAKE HOUSE (NEW OWNERS) Up to 5% discount PATTERSON CONTRACTING Up to 10% discount

Christchurch PAKN’SAVE WAINONI 12¢ per litre discount with your Ruralco Mobilcard

Rangiora PAKN’SAVE RANGIORA 12¢ per litre discount with your Ruralco Mobilcard

Rolleston ROLLESTON AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE CENTRE Up to 10% discount ROLLESTON FLORIST AND GIFTS UP to 5% discount

Waikari ARTHUR BURKE WAIKARI Up to 7.5% discount

Woodend NORTH CANTERBURY STOCKFEED SUPPLIES Convenience

Temuka COMPLETE CURTAINS Up to 5% discount

Real discounts for real farmers

Charge your Spark account to your ATS account

Park up and have a yarn Do you have a classic, sport, muscle, vintage, super car or a hot rod? Do you need an excuse take it for a spin?

Then ATS wants your ideas and thoughts on a park-up and show-off your machine day out with ATS staff. We want to know where it should be, when to hold, how long for, any ideas and the more the better. Send your interest and ideas through to marketing@ats.co.nz or call us on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287).

Ashburton Trading Society Ltd 97 Burnett Street, PO Box 131 Ashburton

RURALCO SUPPLIER UPDATES

Tel 03 307 5100 Fax 03 307 6723 ats@ats.co.nz

Ruralco provides you with the convenience of charging your Spark account through your ATS account. This means you can simply pay your monthly ATS account and we handle the payment to Spark.

If you wish to take advantage of this convenient option, simply call 0800 RURALNZ (787 256) or email ruralco@ ruralco.co.nz. You’ll need to quote your ATS number, your Spark account name, account number and your phone number that appears on your Spark account, and we will organise for this to be set up for you.

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