ATS Newsbrief June 2015

ATS Newsbrief June 2015

Ruralco has recently announced a change in its shareholding.

From 1 June 2015, ATS will become the sole shareholder in Ruralco, with Ravensdown divesting its shareholding.

So what does this mean for existing cardholders? As an ATS Shareholder with a Neal Shaw, Group CEO Ruralco Card there will be no changes—it will be business as usual.

How you use the Ruralco Card has not changed.

Ruralco still provides the opportunity to be the leading agribusiness billing platform for farmers and suppliers across the country.

The joint venture with Ravensdown was built on the success of the ATS charge card, and saw strong growth experienced in Canterbury, creating the opportunity for expansion throughout New Zealand, albeit with a strong focus on the South Island. The Ruralco Card now has an established nationwide network of over

2,100 suppliers, especially in key sectors such as fuel supply (with over 380 service stations—the largest network of fuel supply in New Zealand) and supermarkets.

The close relationship Ruralco has developed with its supplier network has benefited its suppliers and its cardholders, and has provided a solid basis for the card’s continued growth throughout New Zealand. Ruralco suppliers offer quality and meaningful discounts and they are selected on this basis. They also have to demonstrate they are high quality operators who can and want to add value to Ruralco Cardholders.

The Ruralco Card has successfully differentiated itself in the competitive rural charge card market by offering consistently higher discounts to its users, often based on exclusive arrangements with its suppliers.

For more information about where to use your Ruralco Card visit the website www.ruralco.co.nz.

Fuel Discounts ATS and Ruralco are constantly working with our fuel card providers to negotiate better discounts for our members. We have included the current fuel card discounts available through ATS below to ensure you are on the best option to suit your needs.

Ruralco Card 12¢ off pump price per litre for both diesel and petrol. Your Ruralco Card is accepted at all Mobil service stations and listed sites nationwide.

Ruralco Mobilcard 12¢ off pump price per litre for both diesel and petrol. Your Ruralco Mobilcard is accepted at over 380 stations nationwide with the most extensive network of fuel outlets in New Zealand. The Network includes Mobil, Allied, NPD, Pak’N’Save, New World, Waitomo and Weallans service stations.

Z card 6¢ off pump price per litre for both diesel and petrol.

BP card 5¢ off the National pump price per litre for both diesel and petrol.

Caltex card 4¢ off pump price per litre for both diesel and petrol.

If you would like to take advantage of any of the fuel card discount options above please contact us on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287).

No volume limits. Discount current as at 1 May 2015, and is subject to change. Not available at convenience stations or in conjunction with other discounts or offers.

UPCOMING EVENTS

23 June, 18 August

ATS Farm Health & Safety Training Dates 2015 For more information or to RSVP, call 0800 BUY ATS (289 287) or go to www.ats.co.nz/farmsafety

Resilient Farmer Road Show 14 July, Cheviot 15 July, Rangiora 16 July, Christchurch

Seminars and ongoing mentoring to support farmers across three pillars: financial, environmental, and social.

For more information or to sign up visit www.resilientfarmer.co.nz

8 June

Primary ITO: Sheep and Cattle Level 4 Course, Timaru Cost: $750 for 16 days (fortnightly classes). For more information or to enrol, call Marilyn Love (Primary ITO) on 0800 208 020.

17 June

ATS Federated Farmers Nutrient and Water Management Seminar Hotel Ashburton 4.30pm For more information and to register please email midcanterbury@fedfarm.co.nz

18 June

Operations Managers/Farm Supervisors Discussion Group Canterbury / North Otago For more information please contact Virginia Sierra 021 932 515

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.

Have you got an incorrect charge?

Have you got free or uncontracted grain?

A reminder that if you are short paying your account due to an incorrect charge or a disputed invoice ATS need to be advised 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).

ATS Seed is always looking for all types of grain to supply a wide range of end users. If you have free or uncontracted grain you would like to sell please contact ATS Seed. Drop in your sample at any ATS Store, ATS Arable and Pastoral Representative or contact the ATS Customer Service Centre on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287) to arrange sample bags or pick up.

RURALCO SUPPLIER UPDATES Please visit www.ruralco.co.nz for more new suppliers and information on locations and contact details.

Keeping safe with ATS Do your health and safety procedures and documentation meet the new legislation due to take effect this year? ATS in conjunction with Unique Solutions is running Farm Safety Training Courses, designed to ensure you have access to the new health and safety requirements, including the relevant documentation. The next courses will take place on 23 June, 18 August and 22 September and cost $550 (GST and member discount inclusive). Seating is strictly limited. If you would like to know more please call Peter Jacob on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287), or to book a spot on our training courses email book@ats.co.nz or visit www.ats.co.nz/farmsafety.

Are you moving?

Don’t wait until you take occupancy of a new farm. Arrange your new electricity accounts ahead of time to ensure there’s a smooth transition from one property to the next when you are moving. This will ensure accounts are set up and ready to go; final readings have been arranged for old accounts; and power supply is not interrupted. Call Tracey at ATS Energy to manage this transition for you on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287).

Real discounts for real farmers

NEW SUPPLIERS

Ashburton B & N PROPERTIES 15% discount PP CAR CARE 5–10% discount

Christchurch ON TIME Nett-10% discount

Credit card payment option Don’t forget you can now pay your ATS account by credit card through BNZ. This convenient payment option can create up to 55 days credit depending on when purchases are made during the month.

Surcharges for this service apply (1% for regular recurring payments set up between ATS and BNZ and 1.75% for payments made on an ad hoc basis).

All surcharges will be charged by ATS to your credit card at the time payments are processed and will appear on your ATS statement. The surcharge shown on your statement will be offset by the credit card payment you have already made.

For more information, call the Customer Service team on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287). The terms and conditions are available from the ATS website www.ats.co.nz/About+Us/Services/ Payment+Options.html.

THE BOAT FACTORY Nett-5% discount

Geraldine GERALDINE AUTO RESTORATION Nett-10% discount

Makikihi NPD MAKIKIHI 12¢ per litre off pump price

Mt Somers MT SOMERS SERVICE CENTRE 5–10% discount

Nationwide CARTERS TYRE SERVICE Nett-32% discount

Timaru B & N PROPERTIES 15% discount

New neighbours?

Do you have new neighbours? Then let them know about ATS and why they should join your local farm supplies co-op. If you are on the move please let ATS know so we can keep our database up to date, and to make sure you don’t miss out on any important information. To update your details or to help your new neighbour join ATS please contact the Customer Service team on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287).

Would you like your statement emailed?

We now have the capability to email statements and invoices on the 5th working day of each month. If you have an unreliable postal service or simply prefer your statements electronically please contact ATS on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287) to arrange this. Hard copies will still be posted.

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

POPPITA’S Nett-7% discount

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

RESIGNED SUPPLIERS Oil Changers Hornby SUPPLIER CHANGES Elite Embroidery is now incorporated with Work Outfitters Ashburton

The ATS Instore Days are coming The 21st annual ATS Instore Days are coming up! For those of you unfamiliar with them, it has been described as a mini-field days, and is a great opportunity for you to come along and make the most of some fantastic deals on offer from both ATS Farm Supplies and Ruralco suppliers. It is also a great place to catch up with other members, farmers and their families from throughout the central South Island. Make sure you remember to bring your Ruralco Card along. Keep an eye out for the dates which are coming soon!

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