Hire & Rental Magazine Issue 23, June 2023

Embrace innovation and networking at HIRECON24

The upcoming HIRECON24 is a must attend event of the year, dedicated to enhancing the industry, expanding knowledge, and achieving success.

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Amy Gillies

Times are tough; we’re all tightening our belts or being asked to do more with less. Meanwhile, life carries on, the cost-of-living crisis continues to nip at our heels, and it can be a bit much sometimes.

That’s why I’m really looking forward to HIRECON24, especially the Hire Excellence Awards. It’s one of our industry’s most anticipated events, and will this year be held at the swanky Viaduct Events Centre.

It’s more than just an awards ceremony, though. It is a celebration of the dedication, innovation, and outstanding achievements within our vibrant industry. These awards recognise and honour the hard work and commitment of our members, showcasing the best and brightest talent that the hire industry has to offer. Hence my excitement.

I know it’s not necessarily the Kiwi way to sing our own praises. But we could all use a good excuse to celebrate something – and why not celebrate us?

By the time you read this, the judging will be well underway or close to being completed. There are multiple categories, including the coveted Hire Company of the Year Award. And if the entries from previous awards are anything to go by, I don’t envy those judges.

At each ceremony, we are amazed by the stories of ingenuity, resilience, and excellence that emerge from within our community. Not to mention, it’s a perfect opportunity to network with industry leaders, innovators, and influencers. It’s a chance to connect with like-minded professionals who share your passion for the industry.

These connections are invaluable, fostering collaboration, sharing of best practices, and building relationships that can drive your business forward.

The Hire Excellence Awards is not just about recognition; it’s also about enjoying a night of elegance. The event is meticulously planned to ensure an evening of glamour, fine dining, and entertainment. It’s a perfect occasion to relax and enjoy the company of your colleagues and friends in a festive atmosphere.

Don’t forget, the event will cap off our increasingly growing conference: HIRECON24. Rodney and Kylene have done an amazing job lining up a variety of speakers to present on a myriad of topics – all to benefit members.

So if you want to enhance your business, expand your knowledge, and level up, be sure to get to our premier showcase event – especially as there will also be an amazing array of products on display that can add value to your business and clients.

As we look forward to the Hire Excellence Awards 2024, I am filled with excitement and anticipation. This event epitomises what HIANZ stands for – excellence, innovation, and community. It is a testament to the incredible talent and dedication within our industry.

Let’s come together to celebrate our successes, recognise our outstanding contributors, and inspire one another to reach even greater heights. I am confident that this year’s awards will be the best yet, and I can’t wait to share this special evening with all of you.

Let’s make the Hire Excellence Awards 2024 a night to

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“ We have a massive part to play in our economy, a very sustainable option, by default of being a circular economy, and sometimes, the MPs forget that. ”

This is your final boarding call for HIRECON24

If I remember correctly, I think I admitted to shedding a tear or two in my last column about the success of the 2023 HIANZ Conference. Just due to its sheer size and it being my and Kylene’s third time organising it.

And with our goal to continue growing the size and value of the HIANZ Conferences – if the number of members and suppliers who have signed up for HIRECON24 is anything to go by – you might just make this pale, stale, male cry again (what a way to start another diary entry).

But for those of you still on the fence about coming, what have you got to lose? This a must attend event. There will be some great speakers (you can even grill me and WorkSafe’s Stuart Wright during our Q+A session) exhibitions aplenty, the Sci-Fi-andFantasy-themed party night, and the HIRE Excellence Awards Dinner.

Regardless, we’re expecting a big turnout and I’m grateful to those who have registered their attendance, who have exhibition space booked, and who have advertised in this issue for the upcoming HIRECON24 – because, as you’ll all no doubt be aware, the economy is pretty gloomy at the moment.

This was hammered home when we sat down to do the Association’s financial planning for the new year. There was a fair amount of strategic budgeting and diligent resource allocation. But thanks to membership fees, sponsorships, and other revenue avenues, we’ve got a solid financial foundation.

This means we can continue providing you with value-added services such as training programs, regulatory advocacy, and industry networking opportunities, while also making sure our team has enough back-office support to realise a few new initiatives and guidance

documents that we’re hoping to roll out soon.

Speaking of value-add, you should have seen the American’s version of it. I had the privilege of attending the latest American Rental Association event in February in New Orleans, Louisiana. Everything’s bigger in the States. It featured something like 40 hours of education and over 19 hours of trade show excitement, with more than 630 exhibitors showcasing their products, innovations, and deals tailored for the rental industry. The only downside was I didn’t get there a week early for Mardi Gras.

The event also highlighted what our American counterparts are doing to tackle the industry’s many issues –which are similar to ours in some ways. But what was more fascinating was what they were doing for and offering their members.

Their innovation to shape the future of the rental industry was truly awesome and we could do with a little of that here, me thinks.

The new Government’s first 100 days ended in March and with it, the Coalition’s 100-day plan. Their focus on three main areas – the economy, law and order, and public services – saw them repealing the ute tax, enhancing police powers, and addressing government waste (among a long list of other things).

None of this will be new to those of you following their progress, but what it means for us is another opportunity to present our industry’s story to new Ministers and reinforce our value to ministries and government officials.

We have a massive part to play in our economy, a very sustainable option, by default of being a circular economy, and sometimes, the MPs forget that. Just look at the nonresidential and residential building sectors or the demand from road and bridge construction – when that gets back up to speed, we’ll be there.

So we’re also looking look further afield – it’s not just about the Minister; there are numerous touchpoints – and people – in the policy creation and political decisionmaking process that we should be targeting and leveraging. With our industry challenges document online, I’ll continue pressing the flesh and raising our profile with politicians.

Lastly, we’ve brought the NZ Forklift Industry Association into the Hire Industry Association of New Zealand fold to net us backoffice efficiencies, terms of trade, insurance opportunities, and streamlined administrative functions. Consolidating the two Associations’ resources like accounting, HR, and IT support means we can lower operational costs and leverage better services and supplies.

You shouldn’t notice any difference, except for the continual Good Practice Guideline adoption in industry and government. Still, internally, this creates a lower workload and compliance burden for the office in the long-term future. It’s part and parcel of finding different ways to continue our growth and improve processes to make our industry the best it can.

Good chat – Rodney

Embrace innovation and networking at HIRECON24

As the hire industry continues to evolve, staying ahead of trends, technology, and business strategies is crucial for success. Enter HIRECON24, the flagship event organised by the Hire Industry Association of New Zealand (HIANZ), scheduled to take place from July 23-24 2024, in Auckland.

This three-day conference is not just another ‘do not miss’ industry event; it’s a dynamic hub where professionals from across the hire sector come together to learn, network, and propel their businesses forward.

Day 1: Setting the stage for innovation

The conference kicks off with a welcome from HIANZ President Amy Gillies, as she sets the tone for the event, highlighting the latest trends and future directions in the hire industry. Attendees will then be addressed by HIANZ Principal Sponsor Youngman Richardson, followed by a treat with keynote speaker Melodie Robertson.

A well-known sports journalist, commentator and former international rugby union player for the Black Ferns, Melodie will share stories from her exceptional careers and what it takes to be the best. You can’t win two Rugby World Cups without knowing a thing or two about resilience, passion, and determination.

After a spot of lunch, the afternoon features two speakers before happy hour in the exhibition area and the ‘Sci-Fi & Fantasy’ themed party night at 7.30 at the Wētā Workshop Unleashed Auckland.

Netsafe’s Chief Executive Brent Carey will walk you through creating safe, positive and resilient workplaces, and how to tackle online harms. With a good understanding of both local and global online safety ecosystems, Brent’s presentation will help equip attendees with practical tools and strategies to leverage technology for the better.

BFA: Business Advisors and Accounts will take attendees on a strategy, growth, and succession journey. The talk will be helmed by Garth Beker, a born and raised ‘Mainlander’ from a shearing family in Waimate, and delve into financial positioning for your hire business.

Day 2: Deep dive into best practices and innovation

The second day of HIRECON24 is packed with sessions focused on operational excellence and innovative practices. The morning begins with The PR Company’s Daniel Paul about the do’s and don’t’s of social media. Ever wondered what the difference was between TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Insta, X, and YouTube? Or why you should use social media to promote your business? The experienced public relations and advocacy campaigner, whose insights are grounded in over 40 years of experience, will show you how to use social media effectively and which platform to use.

Mid-morning sessions include a quick peak at HIANZ’s upcoming initiatives, followed by a presentation from the Association’s first recipient of the inaugural Personal Development Scholarship. Joanna Saba of Festival Hire in Masterton was awarded the scholarship in March to support her through an NZ Certificate in Digital Marketing. Attendees will learn how Joanna felt about winning the first-ever scholarship, what it took to win and what it might take others to be eligible for $10,000.

Another session will explore succession planning with Nicole Pluck, of the Family Business Association, and Kennards Hire’s Angus Kennard. Family businesses play a vital role in New Zealand’s economy, making up around half of all Kiwi businesses and a high percentage of HIANZ members. However, they frequently face unique challenges that often lead to sleepless nights.

Successfully passing the baton on to the next generation is the goal for many family businesses, and it can be a sound business move if the right steps are taken. Don’t miss this presentation!

After lunch, an EWPA meeting and the AGM, attendees can participate in a highlight Q+A session featuring HIANZ’s very own Rodney Grant and WorkSafe’s Stuart Wright. Not only will this shed some light on the two organisation’s (and men’s) relationship, but it will also enhance members’ knowledge of the regulatory frameworks they’re operating in. The session will also include health and safety managers from a couple of our larger HIANZ members.

The day wraps up with the much-anticipated Hire Excellence Awards Dinner, hosted by Mike Puru. This gala event celebrates excellence within the industry, recognising outstanding contributions and achievements by individuals and companies.

Why attend HIRECON24?

HIRECON24 is more than just a conference; it’s an investment in your business’s future and that of the industry. By attending, HIANZ members and suppliers will gain access to invaluable insights, practical knowledge, and a network of industry professionals. The comprehensive program is designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities within the hire industry, providing attendees with the tools they need to stay competitive and thrive in a rapidly changing environment.

Moreover, HIRECON24 offers a platform for celebrating industry achievements and fostering a sense of community. The connections made, and the knowledge gained at this event will undoubtedly have a lasting impact, helping businesses to innovate, grow, and succeed.

Don’t miss out on this premier event. For more details, visit www.hianz.net.nz/hirecon24.

Join us at our annual HIANZ Conference taking place on 23 and 24 July at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland.

FOR OUR MEMBERS:

The Viaduct Events Centre boasts great spaces and ample room for what will be our biggest equipment showcase ever. HIRECON24 is a continuation of our 2023 initiative, dedicated to assisting our Hire Members in enhancing their businesses, expanding their knowledge, and achieving success.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Pre-conference welcome drinks on Monday 22 July at The Fox.

Party and Events Sector breakfast meeting on Tuesday 23 July.

Over 65 exhibition stands.

Great speakers and education sessions.

Careers in Hire Expo on Tuesday 23 July, from 9am to 12pm.

Party Night at Weta Workshop on Tuesday 23 July, theme: ‘Sci-Fi and Fantasy’.

EWPA meeting and AGM Wednesday 24 July.

Forklift and Marquee Rigger Competitions.

Hire Excellence Awards Dinner on Wednesday 24 July.

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Networking events much needed social boost

HIANZ recently hosted networking events in Christchurch, Hamilton and Wellington, with our Auckland event taking place in February, this one was a good excuse to preview the HIRECON24 venue and get our members and suppliers excited about the event!

Auckland

Auckland’s event was held across the road from Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre, on a gorgeous February evening. We had a great turnout of members and suppliers at the Good George North Wharf bar after a quick tour of the HIRECON24 venue.

Hamilton

HIANZ and EWPA held their Hamilton Networking Event at Porter Group in their stunning showroom. Thank you to the hosts at Porter Group for putting on a great spread. It was wonderful to see so many members there.

Christchurch

In May, HIANZ and the EWPA members gathered for our Christchurch Networking Event at Youngman Richardson & Co Ltd. It was a pleasure to reconnect with familiar faces and welcome new members to the event. A big thank you to YR for hosting us.

Wellington

The end of May marked the conclusion of our networking events across New Zealand. HIANZ and the EWPA held the Wellington Networking Event at Powerpac in Porirua. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with local hire, forklift, and EWP businesses and learn about Powerpac’s offerings. A big thank you to Powerpac for hosting us.

New EBooms by Skyjack

SKYJACK DIVISION HAS ANNOUNCED THE LAUNCH OF A NEW RANGE OF BATTERY-POWERED ELECTRIC ROUGH TERRAIN ARTICULATED

BOOMS.

Available with 51-foot (15.7 metres) and 66ft (20.1m) working heights and suitable for indoor and outdoor use, Skyjack’s new SJ45 AJE + and SJ60 AJE + models include many of the design features that users have come to expect from the company.

The all-electric axle-based drive offers excellent traction, while high-performance AC electric traction and pump motors deliver high torque power and consistent multi-function capability.

The new models boast exceptional duty cycle performance, capable of supporting more than a typical full day’s use of machine operation. An additional 30 minutes of reserve allows the units to operate in a stowed drive for travel to a charging point.

Skyjack’s new SJ45 AJE + and SJ60 AJE + have also been designed to meet true job performance expectations, whether it be navigating various rough terrain conditions or lifting the platform.

An oscillating steer axle works in conjunction with the drive system to keep all four tyres in contact with the ground.

Improved traction provides a noticeably smoother ride and consistent multi-function capability, delivering a superior operator experience with up to 45% gradability.

With platform capacities of up to 454kg, quiet operation, and zero emissions, the SJ45 AJE + and SJ60 AJE + models offer the flexibility to work both inside and out, even in emission-restricted areas.

Understanding the importance of readily available sustainability information, Skyjack introduced its ECO mark to detail the benefits in environmental performance and longterm sustainability Skyjack products offer. The new SJ45 AJE + and SJ60 AJE + offer ECO benefits including:

✅ 42% operational carbon saving compared to the previous model,

✅ Zero emissions,

✅ <70 dB inherently quiet machine operation (excluding alarms),

✅ 90% recyclable by weight,

✅ 50% less hydraulic connections and optional biodegradable hydraulic oil, and

✅ Telematics and remote diagnostics reduce site visits and operational carbon footprint.

THE NEW RANGE OF BATTERY-POWERED, ELECTRIC ROUGH TERRAIN ARTICULATED BOOMS REMAINS SIMPLE AND RELIABLE, WHILE OFFERING AN

Dingli overhauls slab scissor line

Dingli has re-launched its range of slab scissor lifts, up to 16m working height, with enhanced features and a new name.

The AC+ series builds on the manufacturer’s progression from electric/hydraulic drive to AC drive at which point the oil-free, all-electric series was also launched, and introducing electric actuators to raise the scissor stack.

AC+ is marked by a change in nomenclature with, for example, the pre-existing JCPT1612AC being renamed as S1612AC+.

The updated series includes capacities that have been increased by 40% compared to previous models, says the manufacturer. There are now also side and rear forklift pockets on all units.

Models in the series have a long duty cycle and fast recharging Lithium-ion battery with a five-year warranty, along with high strength damage resistant tyres which have double the life compared to conventional tyres.

In addition, there is an integrated four-in-one motor controller, resulting in a 40% reduction in connections and

harnesses, as well as a new platform control box, with enhanced durability of the touchpad and surfaces that clean easily.

The display is also now three times larger.

The updated load sensing system is less affected by temperature and friction, meaning the reliability of the scissor angle sensor has also been improved.

A hydraulic oil leak containment system has been incorporated, along with an electric actuator steering system, leading to zero hydraulic oil, a faster steering speed, and a 66% reduction in energy consumption.

The gravity-down energy recovery system sees the battery charged during platform descent, while there has been a 15% decrease in energy consumption and higher power density in the electric drive system.

The electric lift pump has also had a 20% decrease in energy consumption, with higher power density.

An entrepreneur in the hire sector

A former deep-sea diver suffering a little homesickness, who cut his teeth in the Middle Eastern and Asian oil and drilling rig industries, thought buying a Kiwi business was just what the doctor ordered.

“I wanted to settle back in New Zealand but also wanted to ensure that I would still be progressing and decided the move back would involve me purchasing a business of some sort,” says Shaun Cameron.

So, with no prior knowledge of the hire industry, he placed an offer on Mangawhai Hire.

And with the support of his father, a successful businessman in his own right, Shaun stepped into the world of hire, or in his own words:

“It’s an industry I fell into but one I intend to continue with.”

A year after purchasing Mangawhai, Shaun acquired Hire Works, which had two branches in Warkworth and Snells Beach.

Initially, the businesses operated as separate entities, but in 2021 Shaun streamlined operations by rebranding under the name Hire Works.

This marked a key step in his entrepreneurial journey, simplifying things for both the business and the customers.

Six years on and as the Hire Works Managing Director oversees every aspect of the company’s operations, strategy, and performance. With three branches located in Warkworth, Snells Beach, and Mangawhai, Shaun’s role is to provide support to his three managers and steer the business towards success in Rodney, Wellsford, Kaipara, and surrounding areas.

Despite a slight decrease in pace over the past twelve months, the team at Hire Works are focused on high quality and is incredibly hardworking.

“I have always believed in promoting from within, allowing our team members to grow alongside the company, and this has helped with staff retention.

“As cliché as it sounds, we are a family here.

“Having a smaller team works well for us, the long-standing staff have got to know each other well, including how they work and communicate. This understanding helps us get the job done faster.”

On the off-chance staff do move on, there is a theme; they head to Western Australia for mining jobs.

“I have a background in overseas work, so I understand the allure of higher pay, lower living costs, and great weather when you are 30 years old.”

Despite Hire Works’ ability to retain staff, acquiring new team members is a different story. Shaun said that many

applicants lack the necessary licences, fail to fully read job descriptions, or don’t have the required work visas.

Anyone who knows the hire industry knows that it demands long hours, sometimes extending to 12-hour days, which can be daunting for potential candidates. Thus, finding individuals willing to step up to the plate of a three-month trial period proves to be a struggle.

“The goal is not just to find anyone, but to find individuals capable of going the distance.

“There’s no denying that there are plenty of people searching for work,

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but the ones we want are often already employed elsewhere.”

By introducing incentives, such as competitive pay and bonuses, quarterly rewards and emphasising the company’s higher compensation rates, Shaun intends to come out on top of the lull in hiring.

The company places great importance on a good work-life balance and ensuring employees don’t miss out on important events in their personal lives.

“The business model is simple.

“If you work a weekend, you get a day off during the week. It swings in roundabouts. We regularly tweak and juggle the roster to make sure that no one is really burnt out.”

The Friday barbeques also inject some fun into the work week.

The company also leans on individuals’ strengths, ensuring the team is placed in roles where they can excel.

By capitalising on employees’ knowledge and passion, whether it be in customer service or other areas, they maximise the benefit for both employees and customers alike.

“The main thing is to make sure the customers are happy as often as possible.

“For example, we hold an extensive range of equipment that can be used on major commercial projects right through to home handyman jobs.

“We do the little things, whether it’s for happy or upset customers.

If someone needs something delivered or picked up and can’t get there, the team always finds a solution.”

Getting the little things right is incredibly important especially when the current market is, as Shaun describes, “bloody slow right”.

But while he and his team can’t do much about the global economy, they’re committed to ensuring the business is prepared for whatever comes their way.

Snorkel releases new miniseries of electric scissor lifts

Snorkel’s electric-drive scissor lifts offer versatility to assist with indoor and outdoor jobs. Designed to address specific needs in the lowlevel scissor lift market, Snorkel introduces its mini-series featuring the S3013 Mini Electric Scissor and S3220 Mini Electric Scissor.

The overall widths range from 762 millimetres for the S3013 to 813mm for the S3220, with low step-in platform height and extendable platforms to maximise workspace. Each model is electrically operated with no hydraulic hoses to eliminate potential leaks.

The S3013 Mini Electric Drive Scissor Lift has a lower working height of 5.8 metres. It can fit through a standard doorway without folding the rails. The lift capacity enables two people indoors or one person outdoors, plus materials, to operate from the S3013 mini scissor. A roll-out deck extension and 272 kilograms of maximum platform capacity make this model ideal for order picking.

This innovative model was also designed to be environmentally friendly, with an electric drive for zero emissions and reduced noise. The easy-to-access onboard diagnostics console lets the operator keep an eye on any potential issues, and the integrated lift cylinder removes the need for a separate hydraulic system.

The S3220 Mini Electric Drive Scissor Lift has all the same great features and platform capacity as the S3013 scissor. The S3220 has the highest maximum working height at 7.9m. Both models have a short overall length of 1.44m or 1.93m with the platform extended.

The inside turning radius of the S3220 has been greatly reduced, allowing for increased manoeuvrability in tight or awkward spaces on large, non-marking tyres. The S3013 and S3220 models both feature heavy-duty spindles and steering for ease of manoeuvrability and a gradability of 25%.

The S3013 and S3220 Mini scissors are fitted with lithium batteries as standard and have a fiveyear warranty. Snorkel’s two-year parts and labour warranty, as well as the five-year structural warranty, ensures the operator gets the best life out of these versatile machines.

These machines are available through Snorkel New Zealand now.

Haulotte and Porter Group growing together

A successful relationship needs trust and communication. For Haulotte and Porter Group, the relationship built over the last 16 years has been based on quality machines and combined growth.

The relationship began in 2008 with Porter Group looking for a point of difference in the New Zealand market. Daniel Rondel, National Access Fleet Manager from Porter Group, describes why they turned to Haulotte for access equipment.

“Safety is always our top priority, so we needed to be sure the manufacturer complied with NZ standards. We wanted to offer the newest machines with the best features.”

Since then, the relationship has grown with both companies seeing significant growth.

“From very humble beginnings in the access market, Porter Access have grown quickly to become one of the market leaders in EWP supply in New Zealand. We have a very modern and low age fleet of machines, 90% of these being Haulotte,” adds Daniel.

For Haulotte, New Zealand is one of their strongest markets in the Asia

Pacific region. The most recent orders from Porter Group in 2022 and again in 2023 position Porter Group consistently in the top five across the region. General Manager Keith Clarke describes the value that Porter Group add to Haulotte’s global business.

“The NZ market is booming; it has seen some significant growth in the last 5-7 years with Porter Access focussing on the many infrastructure construction projects happening across both islands,” Keith says.

The Porter Group access fleet is varied and covers everything from masts, to electric and rough terrain scissors plus booms up to 41 metres.

“Porter Access have successfully positioned ourselves not only as top supplier to the New Zealand construction market, but also a leader in offering a wider range of environmentally better options,” says Daniel.

“Our electric fleet offers some of the best benefits on the market, with matched rough terrain capabilities compared to diesel outdoor alternatives plus battery management software to optimally run and charge your machine.”

Quality equipment is only part of what makes this relationship so successful. Having worked together to expand their New Zealand fleet, both Haulotte and Porter Group acknowledge that it is the collaboration and communication that is key to their success.

“We do look at Haulotte as an asset to our business, a trusted supporter and not just a machinery supplier. They listen to their customers and continue to upgrade their machines to suit a more demanding market,” says Daniel.

“We listen, it’s what we do. We put the product managers who design the machines directly in front of customers. We want their feedback to design the best possible machines,” Keith says.

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Silk Estate: The perfect blend of quality and service

On a dinner date without their young children, Jason Blundell told wife Kate he was ready for a change. So, on the heels of a challenging postCOVID environment, they bought Silk Estate.

It wasn’t a rash decision but a strategic one, albeit slightly spontaneous. Buying the premium marquee and event hire company in late 2022 meant the pair could finally blend and leverage their two distinct skill sets.

Kate is a visionary in New Zealand’s event management industry, dating back long before the Silk Estate purchase, she founded Collective Concepts in 2008 and has been providing exceptional event planning services ever since.

Jason’s background in carpentry and construction brought a practical and creative edge to their partnership. This unique blend of skills has allowed the Blundells to seamlessly merge their expertise, creating a dynamic and complementary duo at the helm of Silk Estate.

Taking the plunge late in the year, with a lot of summer events already on the books, allowed them to showcase their expertise.

Without missing a beat, they provided each client with their own bespoke experience – including one of the largest marquee weddings they had ever managed just a week into their ownership.

“There was, obviously, a little bit of trepidation for some of the clients –originally, they didn’t know us or book with us,” Kate says.

“But when they realised our breadth of experience, they knew that they were in safe hands, so everything went well.

“There’s nothing like hitting the ground running, I guess.”

Helping make those moments unforgettable

Performing under pressure was the perfect opportunity for the Blundells to demonstrate their ability. And they’ve continued to grow that reputation.

Silk Estate specialises in creating premium marquee experiences, primarily focusing on weddings and corporate events.

Known for its high-quality, locally made marquees, the company offers a full-service experience, managing everything from initial planning to onsite execution.

Clients benefit from a one-stopshop approach, as Kate and Jason coordinate with a network of trusted suppliers, including photographers, caterers, and styling companies, to bring their vision to life.

This holistic service is particularly valuable for clients who may not have extensive event planning experience, providing them with expert guidance and support throughout the process.

Jason’s ability to create bespoke elements on-site, such as customised ramps and structures, sets Silk Estate apart, ensuring that every event is not only beautiful but also functional and compliant with safety standards.

“Right from the start, health and safety is embedded in everything that we do,” Kate says.

“Are we getting our people to the site safely? Have we got a safe site to build on? Are the guests going to be safe? Are there outdoor lights to get to the toilets? And are the safety elements functional?

“Some people don’t know how important functionality is. People will remember it being too hot or too cold or how difficult it was to navigate the event space.

“People remember how they were made to feel. So, if we can make them feel safe, warm and secure in a beautifully ambient space, then all of the other things that you bring in – like the flowers and the beautiful catering – are the icing on the cake that makes that day really unique to that client.”

Kate recalls a memorable challenge of blending safety and functionality when organising a marquee wedding in extreme weather conditions, with torrential rain and mud.

The soon-to-be-married couple insisted on seeing out the reception despite the conditions, so the Blundells worked with the bride’s dad to find gumboots for all the guests.

“They had an amazing time and the photos turned out amazingly,” Kate says.

“For us, that was a learning experience in resilience for our team because the weather conditions were extreme, as was the cleaning job after the wedding!”

As standout moments go, organising the Porsche Motorsport Australia Carrera Cup hospitality marquee as part of the recently held 2024 ITM Taupō Super400 event in Taupō was another.

Involving complex logistics and high standards of execution, the experience solidified Silk Estate’s reputation for handling large-scale, high-pressure events successfully.

“Success for us looks like growth in the business and continuing to stay our own course,” Kate says.

“We also want to keep building a team that lives and breathes in the event space, like we do, who really want to create these amazing experiences for our clients.

“We don’t want to skimp on quality and skimp on service. The service, the product, and the experience really are key to what we do.”

Ditch Witch: The practical choice

Ditch Witch – a renowned brand in the construction and underground utility equipment industries – has an extensive range of products well-suited to the demands of the rental industry.

The team at Ditch Witch CEA understands that the rental sector requires equipment that is not only robust and reliable but also versatile enough to meet the diverse needs of contractors and construction professionals. With a focus on durability, the Ditch Witch range is ideal for the rental sector.

“Construction sites can be challenging environments with demanding tasks that require rugged machinery,” says Ditch Witch CEA New Zealand General Manager John Grant.

“Ditch Witch products are built to not only withstand these tough conditions but also offer robust equipment that’s easy to operate and doesn’t compromise on performance.

“The rental industry benefits from this durability, as it minimises downtime and reduces the need for frequent

maintenance, ultimately enhancing the overall efficiency of the equipment fleet.”

Versatility is another standout feature of the Ditch Witch range, making it wellsuited to the rental market. Whether it’s trenchers, directional drills, or compact utility equipment, Ditch Witch offers a comprehensive selection of machinery that caters to a wide range of applications.

This versatility allows rental companies to support diverse customer needs with a single brand, streamlining their inventory management and ensuring they can meet the demands of different projects without having to invest in multiple equipment brands.

“Ease of use is a crucial aspect of equipment rentals,” John says.

“This is particularly important, especially for contractors who may be

less familiar with a specific brand or model.

“Ditch Witch products are designed with user-friendly interfaces and intuitive controls, and we offer comprehensive training and technical support. This not only facilitates quick and efficient onboarding for operators but also reduces the chances of errors and accidents on the job site. For rental businesses, this translates to satisfied customers, repeat business and a positive reputation in the market.

“Whether it’s a mini skid steer, truck- or trailer-mounted vacuum excavator, or trencher, the Ditch Witch range has rental needs covered.” For more information,

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You can now shop online for your business while continuing to use your local STIHL SHOP’s expert knowledge and services. STIHL Commercial Online is a tool to keep you and your team working.

One of the benefits is the one-hour Click and Collect service through STIHL SHOP. By choosing your local store, you can see if they have the machine or accessory available for you in-store at that moment with our live-updating stock levels. Once you have ordered, it will be prepped by the experts at the STIHL SHOP for you. If your local STIHL SHOP does not have your selected item in stock, you can buy it online and have it delivered to you. Organise your product to come to your home or office so you don’t have to send the apprentice off-site during

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Make admin easier as each purchase made through your account can be tracked against projects with a purchase order field.

If you need to see what tools would suit your team, then you can request a demo online to get the STIHL commercial team to visit with their range of battery and petrol tools.

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Share the load: The case for shareholders agreements

By Tom Swindells Senior Associate of Martelli McKegg

In the fast-paced and competitive environment of the hire and rental industry, ensuring that your business operates smoothly is crucial. If your company has multiple shareholders, a vital tool for achieving this is a well-drafted shareholders agreement. This is the case whether two or more business partners jointly own the company, is a joint venture or is a family-owned business.

A well-drafted shareholders agreement can ensure that all shareholders are on the same page about how the company should be operated and can help avoid costly legal disputes.

In New Zealand, the primary legal framework governing companies is the Companies Act 1993 (the Act). Whilst the Act provides a limited set of rules and some guidance is provided by case law developed by the Courts, it does not cover every possible situation a company might face.

In reality, operating a company that has multiple shareholders without a shareholders agreement is a very dangerous and often expensive mistake, due to the lack of protection and detail provided by the Act.

The Act allows companies to adopt a constitution to include certain rules to suit their specific needs. However, constitutions are not compulsory, and many companies operate without one. Despite the flexibility offered by constitutions, it is not possible to include all the rules a company might want to implement and shareholders agreements fill these gaps, usually dovetailing with the constitution.

Shareholders agreements are private contracts between shareholders and, unlike constitutions, do not need to be registered, thus remaining confidential.

Practical issues addressed by shareholders agreements

Shareholders agreements can cover a range of critical issues. Here are just some of the examples:

1. Funding

The Act does not specify how a company should be funded. This means that shareholders must agree whether they will contribute funds, borrow from banks, or rely on cash flow. In the hire industry, this can be particularly pertinent as companies often need significant capital to maintain and upgrade equipment. A shareholders agreement can outline what the shareholders have agreed with regard to funding, including the amount of money each shareholder has agreed to contribute and whether contributions will be in the form of share capital or loans. It can also set the loan terms, limits on shareholder contributions, and consequences if a shareholder fails to meet their financial commitments.

2. Decision making

Together with the company’s constitution, a shareholders agreement is likely to include provisions relating to meetings of shareholders and directors, including quorum requirements and voting. A shareholders agreement is also likely to include a list of various matters that can only be carried out by a company if a certain number of shareholders agree (for

example this could be 75% or unanimity), therefore preventing one person on their own from entering into large commitments on behalf of the company.

3. Deadlock and disputes

To prevent deadlocks, i.e. where equal groups of shareholders cannot agree, shareholders agreements can include deadlock resolution mechanisms such as reference to a third party for resolution. In the case of disputes, mediation can also be used as an intermediate step before resorting to more drastic measures, such as allowing one group to buy out the other or initiating company liquidation if necessary. Resolving disputes efficiently is crucial to maintaining service continuity and customer satisfaction.

4. Share transfers

Managing share transfers is another area where shareholders agreements are invaluable. The Act does not contain any pre-emptive rights in relation to the transfer of shares which means that a shareholder can sell shares to a third party without the consent of the other shareholders. To protect against this risk a shareholders agreement or constitution can specify that existing shareholders have the first right of refusal when someone wants to sell their shares.

A shareholders agreement can also provide mechanisms for shareholders to require one shareholder to sell

In situations where majority shareholders want to sell their shares to a takeover party who insists on 100% ownership, shareholders agreements often contain “drag-along rights” enabling majority shareholders to compel minority shareholders to sell. Conversely, “tag-along rights” allow minority shareholders to sell alongside majority shareholders on equal terms. These provisions ensure a smooth change in ownership.

5. Acquiring shares from a shareholder’s estate

A shareholders agreement or buysell agreement can govern what will happen in the event of the death of a shareholder, in particular by putting a procedure in place whereby the surviving shareholder acquires the deceased shareholder’s shares. This typically goes hand in hand with share purchase insurance over the lives of the shareholders so that there are funds readily available for the share purchase.

A minority shareholder has few statutory rights under the Act. The Act allows for the appointment and removal of directors by a simple majority of shareholders, which means that minority shareholders can be easily marginalised. A shareholders agreement can ensure that minority shareholders have representation on the board.

A shareholders agreement or constitution can also help to prevent dilution of minority shareholders by containing pre-emptive rights when shares are being issued by the company.

7. Other considerations

Shareholders agreements can address a variety of other important issues. For example, confidentiality clauses can protect the company’s trade secrets and intellectual property. It is also typical that a shareholders agreement will contain restrictions on competition by current or former shareholders to prevent conflicts of interest and protect the company’s market position.

essential for every company with multiple shareholders. It is likely to provide a clear framework for managing financial contributions, decision-making, share transfers, and other critical issues while maintaining confidentiality and ensuring that all shareholders’ interests are protected. By addressing these matters proactively, companies can prevent disputes and ensure smoother operations, ultimately contributing to long-term success. A shareholders agreement is an investment in stability and security that can make a significant difference in the company's future.

Tom Swindells is a senior associate at the Auckland law firm Martelli McKegg and is a commercial and business law specialist.

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TV stations haven’t adapted, canary in the mine for us

We have all seen the articles about the demise of the news arms of our two mainstream TV stations here in NZ. Warner Bros. Discovery, the owner of the free-to-air business that includes Newshub and the AM programmes, revealed a proposal to shut down its newsroom by the end of June.

BY RODNEY GRANT

Now TVNZ, the Government-owned broadcaster responsible for 1News and Shortland Street, is struggling to make money and staring down a similar barrel as it recently announced staff cuts across a range of news programmes. Appropriately, both stories got a lot of airtime on both news channels as each one tried to lobby support from their listeners and other media outlets “giving a mate a hand”.

And it raised two things in my mind that I wanted to share with you. I have thought for a while now – rightly or wrongly – that journalism had become a bit of a lazy art form; journalists just didn’t seem to go looking for yarns or look to write wellresearched stories.

Instead, they ‘copied and pasted’ stories from social media or other outlets. I am not just talking about the TV channels here, everybody seemed to be doing it. They got so lazy with creating content that they weren’t even fact-checking a lot of stories and so the dribble they were supplying had no backup to confirm it was right.

This lost me as a viewer and reader of news. I’m not a big social media person but when the same feeds were turning up on mainstream media ‘copied and pasted’ from Facebook or X (formerly Twitter, I’ve been told), I was lost to them.

What I really wanted was for them to hunt down relevant NZ stories with the what, who, when, why, and how components. Giving outcomes or enlightening me on an issue with real content and some ounce of truth to it. Not some reckons ‘tweeted’ by someone.

Like most things, TV is a developing and evolving product. I’m not old enough to say I saw the start of mainstream TV service in NZ (started regionally in 1960 and went countrywide wide 1969) but I do remember the development of colour broadcasting.

So, over a short period of 65 years, we have seen massive differences in the way we receive content, how we watch it and when we watch it. News is instantaneous now; we all have an app giving us a breaking news notification or open our web browser to see the latest news on the browser home page. My point is that asking an audience to stick their head in the sand till an appropriate time that suits the TV station to deliver

the content doesn’t work anymore. To me, everything and everyone evolved faster than the TV stations could, would or wanted to. That’s their problem, not ours (when it comes to them holding their hands out for sympathy and money to prop them up).

But why should care about what I’m saying? Because our industry could easily find itself in the same position as the TV stations. Just take a moment to compare both industries:

We both provide a service to our customers;

We bring on new products that suit us just as much as it suits the customer (sometimes more to us, sometimes more to them);

Both industries’ evolutions have been at a manageable pace thanks to a bit of forward-thinking. Albeit a “rinse and repeat” equation, a successful one at that;

Innovations and true drivers of the market tend to be surface-level, so we tend to wait for a “disrupter” to happen to us or a true, financially sustainable business case to appear before we dive into it.

Those are just some of the familiarities that I see. But what can we do as an industry to ensure our market isn’t up the proverbial creek without a paddle? I can hear the old minds calling out all sorts of things, like: ‘I know my market’, ‘I hear what’s going on’, ‘I talk to my close suppliers who give me the best deals on things that they have’.

We’ve all heard that and do that; I am as guilty as anyone on that front. You can do what suits you, just like the TV channels did with similar offerings only dressed up differently. But I’m talking industry-wide here change.

How do we innovate as an industry to evolve, create value, control the “J curve” (that’s cool speak for change, gradually then suddenly) and ensure our industry has a future more like the internet – 15 to 20 years from now? Consider this, YouTube is only 19 years old, Facebook 20!

There are a couple of things, in my opinion, that we can do. Start collaborating more as to what the industry will look like over a longer period of time. We should be planning five, 10,

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and 20 years in advance so that we have the intel or road map for the next two decades.

HIANZ is a great vehicle to administer this. We are nonpartisan, here to help you be successful and can advocate/lobby for the industry.

But collaboration means little more than just paying a membership once a year and forgetting about it. I’d like to see more people and businesses getting involved, having a say, and adding value. Taking part in the discussion, taking on the guidance we provide, or giving us guidance on where you see the future going.

The best way to do this is to come to our annual conference and our networking events. This is where we can sow the seeds and build on an idea. We become the creator, vehicle, and storage box for the tools your business will need going into the future.

We also can see trends and opportunities outside of your business because we aren’t in the trenches. We sit up out of it, off to the side, and see the battlefield from all directions –giving you the “heads up”.

We aren’t a competitor, we don’t price fix; we assist the industry so that it’s safe, sustainable, and attractive. Grow your mind separately and join the local business network or other associations and market groups. Glean, collect and inhale as much information as you can to learn and adapt. Don’t just “copy and paste” but develop the ideas you think best suit your business.

Then share it with our industry once you get your competitive advantage – that will help us all to sharpen our edge and be better prepared for the future. We wouldn’t be the voice of the industry if we didn’t do our part – so HIANZ will continue to be the focal point for these ideas to congregate, create collaborative events, advocate in the direction you desire as a collective and support the evolution of our industry.

We will work hard not to be like the Royal Family (another soapbox subject I could wind into). So, crack into it, get involved, have your say, take on our support and let’s grow our industry together – the way we think it should be grown.

Let’s not be mainstream TV!

Member support required to make Silvercard the single source of competency and verification

Firstly, for the uninformed, Silvercard is the MEWP and Forklift Training and Assessment program HIANZ owns and operates. Trainer resources, presentations, and assessment materials are provided to accredited trainers and assessors who then sell and deliver to a wider trainee market.

Once trained and deemed competent, Silvercard sends the trainee a link to its APP for the trainee to load on their smartphone. This APP provides the operator with their full list of competencies, refresher reminders, and helpful guidance documents to ensure they operate safely and competently. A trainee can request a physical card as an alternative but obviously, a physical card cannot provide the level of support that the APP can.

Silvercard generates approx. 60% of the Association’s revenue but only consumes 30% of overall expenses annually. The profits made through the program are what funds the Association’s activities. It is a very important revenue stream for us all and we should all be doing our bit to encourage its use.

When the current admin team (Rodney and Kylene) took over the administration of the Association, we recognised very early on the importance of the program and its potential. The revenue has doubled, and the related expenses have been made more efficient, resulting in increased net return. It’s the potential I talk to you about today though.

There is a strong need for the wider construction (both vertical and horizontal) sector to understand the competency of workers. Further, it is a requirement for PCBUs to train and monitor responsible operation of plant and equipment.

For the hire industry, we have a duty of care to the hirer to ensure

they are competent to operate the equipment we provide to them to use. To date, we have skimmed over this requirement, with little investigation and evidence gathering of competency prior to handing hired plant over.

Yes, we do ask the question, take the hirer through a familiarisation of the equipment but in most cases that is the extent of it. The eyes of incident investigators and regulators haven’t, on the whole – yet, landed on our industry to determine whether our part in the incident adds to the cause.

Without putting the s#*@s up you, this is not that far away and I hear and see more and more examples

of the regulator looking up the supply chain in their investigations and looking to hold everyone culpable.

This isn’t the potential I talk of, no, I look at the positive potential that actually supports the hire industry in its requirements to ensure the hirer is competent to safely operate our equipment. Silvercard can be your verification portal.

We could have many, many different competencies on the APP that courses, both provided by us and others, are accredited as meeting standards and levels of competence we as an industry believe make the hirer a safe operator. One single source of competency identification and verification, owned

Silvercard™ EWP and Forklift Operator courses

are delivered by Professional Trainers across New Zealand.

The Silvercard APP is now live. Download the APP from the Google or Apple store & get all your EWP & Forklift competent operator details on your phone.

It's easy for managers to verify a Silvercard operator on site. Download the APP to your own iPhone or Android & then scan the operator’s QR code available in their own APP.

and operated by the Association, purely to show our duty of care. We don’t necessarily need to train everyone; we just need to run a program identifying and accrediting training so that you can be assured it meets your requirements.

A royalty per trainee would be collected by Silvercard to fund the operation, we aren’t out to make millions off this, and don’t see a royalty overly affecting training costs noticeably. Further, the APP can currently produce evidence for you to record on your system, against the contract to show you assessed competency. We could make it even easier in the future by allowing automatic “lookup” and verification just by scanning the operator’s APP QR code. How good would that be! So, potential, one APP, a single source of competency and verification, meeting your requirements under the HSWA and self-funding, with no financial burden on your business, even increasing value to your business in that it funds increased productivity by the Association, helping your business indirectly.

Find a Trainer near you: silvercard.co.nz/trainers

What do we need from you?

Firstly, use Silvercard for your own staff training on MEWPs and forklifts. Your support goes a long way, and your team then understands the quality of the training provided under the Silvercard banner.

Secondly, promote Silvercard to all your customers, to the point of demanding they hold it – no, don’t go that far, but be suggestive, promote the program, build relationships with local Silvercard trainers and work with them, even become a Silvercard training centre and get that diversified revenue.

Thirdly, (it’s a word, right?) promote the notion to all other training organisations and get them talking to us and coming on board with the concept. We need your support to make it happen. Remember, your duty of care is to ensure the hirer is trained and competent to operate your plant and equipment and you have verified it.

Delivering leading-edge technology

Clark Equipment New Zealand has been the proud distributor of the Atlas Copco power technique product portfolio in New Zealand for over 10 years. Delivering leading-edge technology in the portable air, power, flow (pumps) as well as light demolition handheld tools.

Durability, quality, and performance mean every Atlas Copco product is ready to stand the test of time, even in the harshest of conditions – making it the perfect choice for any hire application.

The well-established, portable compressor range and efficient generators have served as the premier solution for portable power requirements in the New Zealand construction market and hire industry. Backed by Clark Equipment, we are pleased to expand on the proven success of the Atlas Copco portfolio as we move in the direction of sustainability.

At Atlas Copco, sustainability means delivering greater value to all stakeholders in a way that is economically, environmentally, and socially responsible. Both Clark Equipment and Atlas Copco are fully committed to being part of the solution for a better tomorrow.

With this in mind, we are proud to be able to deliver to the New Zealand market the latest innovations from Atlas Copco, including the all-new solar-powered and hybrid light towers, energy storage systems, charging stations, and much more.

Light towers

Clark Equipment is introducing the new Atlas Copco HiLight S2+ solar-powered lighting tower, the next generation in lighting systems. It features four 90W LED floodlights to deliver 2,000m2 light coverage. This user-friendly light source will enable users to reduce emissions by up to six tonnes compared with traditional technologies.

To further support the hire industry and the New Zealand market, we are also introducing the all-new hybrid light tower. This hybrid light tower offers multiple functionalities due to its efficient highdensity Lithium-ion batteries and its low-consumption diesel engine, delivering a minimum of 614 hours of fuel autonomy in hybrid mode.

Energy storage systems (ESS) and charging stations

Atlas Copco’s consolidated ESS range is at the heart of the power supply transformation. They are a perfect fit for applications with high energy demand and variable load profiles, as they successfully cover both low loads and peaks. The ESS is your solution to your power requirements to create hybrid microgrids, drive electric motors, crane construction, recharging stations, solar plants, and other events.

ESS help rental companies and operators to deploy flexible power, decarbonising operations and achieving fuel, energy, and lifecycle savings. Talk to the team at Clark Equipment to optimise your energy supply with stock

on the ground in New Zealand.

The electrification of equipment calls for compliant and efficient recharging stations. Providing a full portfolio of ESS and the Z Charger ensures flexible performance on-site. The Atlas Copco’s fast charger increases the charging rate of battery-driven heavy machinery, equipment, and vehicles. The modularity of this solution will allow end users to design the best set-up for every application.

With nationwide parts and service support, you can be sure that your portable power needs are in great hands with Clark Equipment and Atlas Copco. Talk to the Clark Equipment team and power up your hire business today.

Improve safety and productivity with extra lighting

With the “dark season” upon us, site safety and productivity can be seriously impacted during the night hours, and one of the most effective ways to improve safety and productivity is through sufficient extra lighting. OMC Power Equipment is pleased to offer an extensive range of Italian-made Trime lighting towers. These include standard diesel options, along with more efficient hybrid, battery and solar (yes – these do work well in winter!) offerings.

Trime is one of the world’s most recognised and respected lighting tower brands in the hire/rental, mining, civil, roading, event and movie production industries and has pioneered many of the innovations found in lighting towers to this day.

Another popular offering to the hire and rental market in New Zealand is OMC’s range of Canycom tracked dumpers. These incredibly compact units are available in six different sizes from 600kg through to 3-tonne capacity, with walk-

behind or sit-in operation depending on the worksite, and a specialised concrete option utilising a poly bin.

These are extremely popular with landscapers who need to shift material around tight workspaces and through narrow accessways, often with slopes to navigate as well.

Some of the other gear on offer from OMC includes renowned WeberMT compactors (the blue ones), Cormidi tracked dumpers, Trime, Honda and

Kohler generators, Bobcat and Scag zero turn mowers, Ryan turf renovation equipment, and much more. With branches in Auckland and Christchurch, we can quickly get the right gear out to you. We also carry a full range of spare parts and accessories to minimise downtime for you and your customers.

Talk to OMC’s friendly, knowledgeable team on 0800 662 669 for pricing and information on any of your gear requirements – we look forward to helping you out.

Ensuring EWPA walks the strategic talk

In February this year, the board of the EWPA took a look at the Association’s value lines and objectives to ensure it was adding value to its members and the safety of the MEWP industry.

From this review came the Association’s strategic plan.

Not just a graphic with a MEWP and words on it but an action plan to continue helping the industry improve on its high level of safety in comparison to other plant and equipment.

The identified strategies are:

• Review, republication, and industry ownership of the BPG for MEWPs;

• Improve the inspection regime around MEWPs, higher compliance in owner checks, periodic inspections, and major inspections;

• Provide increased and quality training for technicians and inspectors; and

• Promotion of the sector for careers.

Some very lofty and well-thoughtout strategies, but all are worthless unless actions are put in place. Action planning is well underway on all these

strategies, in fact, we have as an Association made good inroads on some quickly.

Rodney recently met with WorkSafe and went through a joint proposal to review the BPG. This is a review proposal currently being processed and planned but we can expect to hear more on this in the near future. WorkSafe is very supportive of the industry and is keen to have the industry drive the review.

The UK has a “Powered Access Technician” qualification and our counterparts over there have been very supportive in providing us with all the details on this qualification. New Zealand Qualifications Authority representatives have also been supportive of the concept and work is well underway on the implementation of the qualification.

Some industry consultation has taken place and there will be more once a full

plan is finalised. Obviously, we will need to work out how to deliver the program and recognise existing techs. How good to recognise the knowledge, skills and experiences (KSBs) of our pool of technicians but also give a formal avenue for people to move into this area of expertise.

There’s still a lot of work for the Association to do but we’re asking that you help us by really focussing on compliance around checks and logbook use.

Operators are to carry out preoperational checks, recording them in the logbook. Pre-op checks should match closely to the hire period. You as owners are required to inspect the machine every three months and record this in section three of the logbook.

You are also required to check the machine prior to all hires. The green tag system HIANZ has does this. Having

the six-monthly inspections recorded in section three of the logbook is a requirement also. Ensure your inspector is doing this.

All faults with the MEWP should be recorded in section two and the technician should sign off the repair in the logbook entry.

Lastly, the EWPA runs only a very small budget and struggles to finance a lot of these initiatives. Though you benefit from the EWPA through your HIANZ membership, holding membership in the EWPA also would help immensely. If you have a large fleet, please be supportive and seek membership in the EWPA also.

And EWPA members get purchasing discounts on all EWPA stationary such as logbooks and pouches. Your support in using these goes a long way. Don’t copy or buy the cheap knockoffs. That only puts the profits into other’s hands.

Accidents: How do we respond?

By Paul Harrison

It seems New Zealand has remained blasé about workplace accidents.

Despite the big-stick antics of WorkSafe NZ and countless educational initiatives, our acceptance of workplace harm continues, and our accident rate continues at frustratingly high levels. Each year, we kill between 60–100 people at work.

And that estimate fails to recognise the long-term health issues related to exposure to carcinogens and toxic substances in various workplaces. The toll is probably much higher.

In 2022, we lodged over 200,000 workrelated accident claims in New Zealand. That’s equivalent to 8.7 claims per 100 full-time workers.

With sobering statistics like that, you would think that we might be adept at handling accidents.

Certainly, WorkSafe and Maritime NZ are becoming much more focused on holding guilty parties to account.

Maritime NZ recently started proceedings against the former chief executive of Ports of Auckland, Tony Gibson, in the Auckland District Court.

The case is unique: it’s the first time a senior executive of a major company has been personally charged with offences under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

The case pertains to the death of a port worker Amo Kalati in 2020, who was crushed by a container while working at the port.

Regardless of the verdict, the outcome of the as-yet untested prosecution will have significant legal ramifications for NZ companies.

In the hire industry, we have multiple health and safety obligations. The current legislation places several legal requirements on companies for workers and contractors, but it also specifies the obligations hire companies have to our customers.

Spend some time talking to a few hire industry veterans (off the record, of course) and the stories of near misses start to flow.

The equipment we hire, across all aspects of our industry, has some potential to do harm. The risk may, in many instances, be low and the consequences are usually minor but there are still instances of freak accidents that defy prediction and imagination.

And when those accidents do occur. our response to an accident, traumatic event or some kind of disaster can vary for each individual.

According to a University of Nebraska paper, there is no standard pattern of reaction to an accident.

Shock and denial are common responses to workplace accidents, especially if the accident’s severity is major. It is easy to lose focus and leadership, especially when others look to you for guidance.

Yet despite the emotional turmoil, we must act professionally and with haste, in strict accordance with the health and safety legislation.

Many organisations offer support services to members.

For example, the New Zealand Air Line Pilots’ Association offers support and counselling to any known incident involving members that could impact their health and wellbeing or may potentially compromise their legal standing.

HIANZ now offers a similar support service.

The HIANZ Incident Support Service, introduced in 2023, provides preliminary phone support to HIANZ members who require assistance with the immediate management of a hire industry work incident.

The service is offered for any workplace incident involving a team member or an incident with hired equipment, irrespective of potential culpability.

The service is provided by our partner OSHBox to assist with immediate response to an incident.

It covers immediate incident management, site management and HR response. HIANZ will cover the cost of this immediate response, up to two hours of professional assistance, with the service being confidential.

As well as providing guidance during a difficult time, the service provides clarity of action and some stability, at what can be a tumultuous time. More information can be obtained from the HIANZ Website at www.hianz.net.nz/incidentsupport-service/ or by calling

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TDDA offers new advanced drug awareness training

The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA) has released its latest drug and substance training, the “Advanced Drug Awareness Training”. The programme replaces TDDA’s previous Management Training course and now includes education on the use of and implications of medicinal cannabis, updated testing information, and new risk scenarios covering situations requiring decision-making by managers and supervisors.

The Advanced Drug Awareness Training will help businesses stay compliant with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA 2015) and manage workplace risks around the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol.

“We’ve been educating New Zealand and Australian businesses for almost two decades, but recent changes to New Zealand and Australian laws, cartel activity, the availability of highly addictive illicit drugs, and the emergence of powerful synthetic opioids meant our training required a real overhaul,” says Glenn Dobson, CEO, TDDA. “Supervisors and managers are having difficulty managing drug and alcohol issues in white- and blue-collar industries alike. Substance issues affect all industries. From education to manufacturing, decision-makers need to be thinking about training.”

Identifying employees under the influence is challenging and fraught with legal pitfalls – especially now that the Medicinal Cannabis Scheme is in full operation. Even when the clues are obvious, many managers and supervisors lack the skills and confidence to deal with delicate and volatile situations that may arise.

The Advanced Drug Awareness Training is a 4-hour drug and alcohol management education programme. It has been designed to provide advanced drug and alcohol training for staff ranging from team members to people leaders. The interactive training is delivered by TDDA’s highly trained drug presenters and gives attendees the confidence and tools to empower them to successfully identify and deal with situations arising from drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

The session includes:

• Duties under the HSWA 2015 and how to actively manage your company’s drug and alcohol policy;

• Drugs tested for, including prescription medicines and illicit substances;

• Identifying risks and establishing reasonable grounds;

• Understanding drug and alcohol testing in the workplace, when is it warranted and who participates; and

• New and emerging drug trends and data from TDDA’s reporting database, Imperans.

Professional training and education are valuable for staff and supervisors alike. TDDA also offers other training including the Comprehensive

Substance Identification Training, a scientifically backed Drugs of Abuse Recognition (DAR) programme. This is the highest level of drug and alcohol training and the first of its kind to be delivered in Australasia. It also offers Employee Education, a 75-minute session directed at employees focusing on what to expect with drug and alcohol testing and drug risks and effects.

Training and education sessions such as Advanced Drug Awareness Training, Employee Education, and Comprehensive Substance Identification Training ensure that every member of the workforce is equipped to maintain workplace safety. By regularly reviewing and updating policies, conducting thorough screenings and providing staff with ongoing education, businesses can navigate the ever-changing workplace landscape with confidence, while prioritising the well-being of their employees.

Reaching new heights: The evolution of Vertical Horizonz

Twenty-six years ago, Bruce Mazengarb, a military and SAS veteran, was asked to develop a course covering how to safely work at height (including a unit standard that is still used to this day), and the rest (as they say) is history.

In early 1998, Vertical Horizonz was born and has since grown into an industry-leading, nationwide training organisation that offers over 150 courses.

Bruce instilled in Vertical Horizonz a culture steeped in family values. From everyone being seen as a valuable part of the team, not just an employee, to investing in the ongoing education and development of team members, Bruce has always recognised the value of team members within an organisation.

The name Vertical Horizonz represents the belief that our learning journey should be a vertical progression, constantly allowing us to grow and develop. This is what the team at

Vertical Horizonz strive to do daily through the training they provide.

Bruce chose a name that reflects aspiration and growth, inspired by the view of Mount Ruapehu from his home. It represents our journey up the vertical path of life, where every step taken in learning elevates our perspective, shifting our horizon with each new height reached.

There have been many milestones in the 26-year Vertial Horizonz journey such as in 2002, expanding to include licensing and transport training, the acquisition of Fire and Emergency Training Services (FETS) in 2021, and taking on Roofing and Scaffolding apprenticeships in 2022.

All these milestones have led to Vertical Horizonz becoming a one-stop shop for all high-risk industries’ training needs.

This year represents another milestone for Vertical Horizonz – an exciting new ‘centre of excellence’ being developed

in Pakakura. When this training centre opens in June of this year, it will be the largest training centre of its kind in New Zealand, specialising in access trades including Working at Height, Scaffolding, Crane, and Rigging.

In just over a quarter-century, Vertical Horizonz has evolved from Bruce’s vision into a pioneering force in nationwide workplace health and safety training that continually pursues the delivery of real training that saves and changes lives.

Death of the salesman

D’Gnome must be getting grumpy with age. I had intentions to write something positive and uplifting but my thinking got side tracked by some slack interactions with equipment salesmen in the last couple of months.

The hire industry is one of relationships. It’s great cos everyone used to know everyone. Well, it used to be. We have been wellserved by a robust supplier network. You used to know who to call when you had a technical problem or needed a recommendation. As a result of normal attrition and restructuring, we seem to have a lot of new faces, many of them under-trained. There are some industry pillars of expertise, but their numbers are sadly declining.

D’Gnome is going to go out on a limb here: the quality of sales service to the hire industry has dropped in the last year. The response time and professionalism has withered.

So, in an act of desperation, and to save the cumulative frustration of other hire company operators dealing with salespeople, here’s some blunt advice.

Call ahead

Don’t turn up unannounced. We’re busy. Don’t front up on my doorstep and expect me to lay on the red carpet at the drop of

a hat; I will not be receptive to your pitch. Call me first and see if I’m free. Make an appointment. It’s what the professionals do.

Research

Know something about me. Understand me and my business. Do your research before you call. Look at my website or the Companies Office records. Understand what my key business indicators are.

And when we meet, please, please, please ask some reasonably intelligent questions about my business.

Gossip

Never breech confidentiality. Ever. The one thing D’Gnome absolutely detests is sales jocks who brag about their sales success and spill the beans about D’Gnome’s competitors, in the hope that they will be impressed. Be warned! I will call you out and show you to door.

You will never win my trust by telling me stories about my competitors. And I will never confide in you my problems if there is a risk news of my challenges will spread through the business community like a social disease.

Bring something

There has to be a point to your sales call. If you are going to come and see me, bring something that is useful to my business. Maybe information on a new piece of machinery, or details of

new developments or promotional offers. D’Gnome recalls a purchasing manager who had a sign on his desk stating: “Are you here with the solution or are you part of the problem?” Bring the solution.

Two ears, one mouth

D’Gnome could probably rattle off a long list of salesmen who talk incessantly. They think they’re doing a great job by talking non-stop. There’s a time to shut up and listen. D’Gnome gave this some thought and realised the sales experts I respect the most (and will call for a recommendation) are those who talk least and listen most. You’ll never learn anything about my business while your mouth is open.

Be honest

If your package doesn’t align with my needs and someone has a better option, be honest and tell me. The deal was never meant to be. But my respect for you will grow immensely. There’s a good chance we will do business at some point in the future because you have taken an unselfish step to help me and create trust.

Attention to detail

Mistakes frustrate. If you accept my order, understand the agreed terms, and confirm them. Some of you are getting mighty lax when it comes to the simple things like quote and invoicing. D’Gnome has one supplier with about an invoice accuracy rate of about 70%. Okay, it’s probably not that bad, but every error is an avoidable hassle that scratches on open wound. Professionalism requires attention to detail.

Follow-up

Another of D’Gnome’s pet hates is piss-poor follow up. The window of opportunity to secure my sale is very narrow. You have zero chance of getting my order if I don’t have all the information, such as the price. And here’s a bonus point for beginners – if I come to your showroom or yard, I’m probably really keen to talk further, so get the information emailed to me before I get back to my desk. I only have the money in my hand for a short period of time. And a follow up call a few days later is always well received. It shows you are doing your job and might be dependable.

Equipment sales is a tough. It’s often a thankless task, with a high level of disappointment. But the hire industry needs a strong professional supplier base to get us through the financial doldrums. We need good reliable cost-effective equipment to earn a living. We need prompt backup to get parts delivered and gear back out for hire. The industry needs a supplier base that is professional and efficient. It really is a case of doing the simple things well.

The opinions expressed in this article by a third party do not represent the opinions or policies of HIANZ.

Work-related injuries on the rise

Between 2014-2022, WorkSafe reported a 46% increase in work-related injuries that have resulted in the injured taking more than a week away from work.

For those in the hire industry, where there is a higher chance of injury, this also means that there is a higher risk of being prosecuted under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HWSA).

Fines on the increase

In the event of a workplace-related injury, WorkSafe NZ may investigate and then charge the alleged offending company as well as any applicable directors, for potential breaches of the HSWA.

This may include things such as not ensuring a safe workplace environment, health and safety standards, and proper training/supervision. The maximum

fines receivable was increased in 2018, which demonstrates the Government’s and WorkSafe’s seriousness in ensuring high standards of health and safety in Kiwi workplaces.

How insurance policies can respond Statutory liability insurance can help fund the legal costs to defend claims brought by WorkSafe alleging a company’s breach of the HSWA. It can also cover reparation payments ordered by the Court but cannot cover fines ordered by the Court.

Statutory liability policies may also provide cover for alleged breaches of the HSWA by directors. It is important to review your policy, however, to

ensure this cover is in place. If a statutory liability policy does not cover the director(s), a Directors and Officers liability policy may step in.

If you need to make a claim against your policy, you are often given access to legal support services through the insurer’s specialist legal panel, who can be instrumental in getting particular charges dropped and fines reduced.

Unsure if your hire business is covered for breaches of health and safety? Contact David Chow –david@icib.co.nz or 09 307 9877

Tell us what you really think

When we wrote the Forklift Good Practice Guidelines (GPG), the team came up with what training would look like. Since its publication, we have had lots of conversations with different people about this topic in the GPG. It is clear there is more work to be done on this matter.

Therefore, we are seeking your written feedback and proposals on the training section of the GPG. You can view the document here www.hianz.net.nz/ forklift

The GPG build team will reconvene and review the submissions and draft a new section to be added to the GPG.

Further, we have been working closely with WorkSafe and are close to providing a new draft for guidance that will come with an endorsement.

This is very exciting, and we are currently planning to release this draft at HIRECON24 for review and feedback before the final draft is completed and a new GPG is published.

The training section will hopefully be updated in time for V2 publication. Things to consider in your submission are:

• Your proposal is focused on improved training for the learner, not biased to revenue or cost to the trainer, learner or the business.

• Using GPG as the reference point should be at the forefront. Any other older guidance shouldn’t be included.

• Should be focused on improved safety outcomes for all involved.

This has been a long time coming and not without effort from the Association and WorkSafe, who have had other pressures applied to them.

The Guidance team have been diligently working on putting our GPG into their updated format and flow that apparently will make more sense and easier for readers to find the information they want from the guidance.

Please send your written feedback/ proposals on Forklift Training to info@hianz.net.nz by 21 June 2024, allowing time for the review team to collate, analyse and draft a new section in line with the drafting from WorkSafe.

Thanks in advance, we look forward to hearing your ideas.

WHAT’S NEW from Youngman Richardson

MAKINEX RENEWABLES HYBRID POWER SYSTEM

By eliminating the need to be connected to an overhead electricity network the Makinex Renewables Hybrid Power System (HPS) is a truly innovative combination of highly efficient solar panels, highcapacity battery storage and a backup generator that ensures 24/7, environmentally friendly, reliable clean power.

“The HPS not only provides grid-like electricity in areas where network power is unavailable but is a viable alternative,” says Phil Fairfield, sales director at YR. “The system itself consists of roof mounted solar panels, a lithium battery bank to store energy, an integrated diesel generator and an inverter to act as an interface between the different inputs.”

Solar panels generate electricity at which point excess energy is used to charge the batteries. Batteries then provide power for night work or during daytime in all conditions. When the energy use is high and the battery low the quiet diesel generator then takes over. Depending on the model inverter power is 15kVA – 45kVA, battery power 20kWh – 60kWh, generator power 15kVA –45kVA and solar power: 4kW – 8kW.

PRAMAC BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS

Supporting a variety of end markets the stand-alone, small footprint Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) from Pramac is ideal for the hire and rental market.

BESS can be combined into an existing generator and/or solar system as part of a hybrid solution or as a stand-alone, short term power supply. Energy is automatically managed from any or all these energy sources to ensure the most efficient, lowest maintenance and best environmental impact.

It is ideally suited to deliver reliable mains power cost-effectively. Available with power output from 10-120kW and battery capacity of 40-125kWh (depending upon the model), energy stored within the unit is converted electronically into mains power. GSM remote communications ensures real-time monitoring and maintenance can be effected from any location in the world.

WHAT’S NEW from Access Specs

The Dingli S06-Pace boasts an impressive drive system with over 30% energy savings, compared to traditional hydraulic systems. These machines are designed for safety with built in position sensors for real-time monitoring.

Not only are these machines designed to keep you safe, but maintenance is simple. With no hydraulic system, you no longer need to worry about common issues like oil leaks and changes. Another great aspect of the PACE range is that it is powered by an AGM battery, which also reduces maintenance costs.

Businesses which benefit from an oil-free EWP are those in the food industry, healthcare facilities, and laboratories - to name a few - where the potential risk of an oil leak compromises these sterile work environments. Oil-free machines help maintain a clean and safe environment, maintaining product quality.

The Dingli PACE range will be the first oil-free EWPs to arrive in New Zealand, and we are excited to showcase the S06-Pace at HIRECON24.

WHAT’S

NEW from Haulotte

FASTN is the first universal and active anchorage for MEWPs

For you and us, safety is a priority. Improving safety and saving lives on the worksite is a major challenge requiring daily attention.

Across all industries in Australia, there were 49 worker fatalities from 2003 to 2020, involving an elevated work platform with 21 of these fatalities caused by falls from a height.

The new FASTN system allows construction companies to increase MEWP operator safety by detecting whether a harness is correctly attached to the platform. It can be easily fitted to any Haulotte boom by being wired to the deadman pedal. The kit is composed of a control module on the basket and a detection module secured on an anchorage basket point.

The benefits of this system are:

• Harness detection via a visual and audible alarm;

• Wake up function after 30 seconds of inactivity;

• Anti-Bypass function that only allows approved carabiner attachment

• Alerts for potential operator fall; and

• Provide valuable data for safety management.

The FASTN system operates in the same way your car notifies you if a seatbelt is not correctly fitted. When considering wearing a seatbelt reduces the risk of injury and death by up to 50% FASTN is an opportunity to further secure the safety of EWP operators.

Syrinx 365 available now

Next-generation Syrinx provides unprecedented hire software access.

MELBOURNE — Syrinx 365 officially joined Point of Rental’s suite of hire software solutions. The new software features a global search bar, a public API allowing for integrations to accounting software, e-commerce solutions, and customisable dashboards while building on Syrinx’s industry-leading functionality.

“Syrinx 365 is the next generation’s Syrinx,” said APAC Director of Customer Experience, Mark Whiteman.

“It provides Syrinx’s proven back-end tools with a modern, easy-to-use front-end interface that hire businesses and their customers expect. The response from our early adopters has been overwhelmingly positive.”

The global search bar provides 365 users with best-in-class dynamic search functionality. Simply enter any detail you remember about an interaction—name, piece of a contract number, item that was on the contract—and 365 will bring up a dynamic list of all connected records in the software.

Syrinx 365’s customisable dashboards provide an improved user experience, allowing each user to bring to the forefront the widgets they need to easily conduct their business. Navigational areas make it easy to link activities and find at-glance information like weather, reports, and internal messaging to easily ensure your team is aligned.

Point of Rental’s payment processing allows for secure tokenisation and real-time payments at the store counter

or online, while mobile apps for operators, workshop engineers, and drivers consolidate data and cut down on errors that come with paper-based processes.

“365’s advanced technology stack equips users with new features and apps through API integrations while simultaneously enhancing data security,” said Point of Rental CEO, Wayne Harris.

“We’re thrilled to have people using it throughout the world and experiencing the benefits it brings.”

Syrinx 365 is available now as an on-premises solution; a cloud-hosted version will be available later this year.

To learn more about Syrinx 365, contact Point of Rental Sales at salesau@pointofrental.com or visit pointofrental. com/au/syrinx365

Point of Rental Software

Point of Rental Software provides smart, scalable rental and hire management software to over 5,000 business locations of all sizes and industries. With offices in the U.K., U.S., Australia, Canada, and South Africa, Point of Rental offers the global rental and hire industry awardwinning software and unparalleled customer support. To learn how Point of Rental can benefit your business, visit pointofrental.com or email sales@pointofrental.com

Standing tall

Celebrating a decade of service excellence, HireKING stands tall as a pillar of reliability and innovation in the hire industry. Founded by siblings Carla and Mark Bacon, HireKING emerged from the ashes of Canterbury’s earthquakes, initially as a sideline to their successful event hire company, Party Warehouse.

With a keen eye on the evolving needs of Christchurch’s rebuild and Central Otago’s burgeoning development, they expanded their offerings to cater to the construction industry’s demands, providing top-tier portable toilets, fencing, machinery, and tools.

What sets HireKING apart is our unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service. Our dedicated team takes pride in building relationships with our clients, always ready to go the extra mile to ensure satisfaction. From meticulously maintained equipment to spotless facilities, we strive to make every project smoother and every site cleaner. We also add sparkle to special occasions with our pristine portable toilets, delivering comfort and convenience to unforgettable events.

At HireKING, variety is the spice of our work life. Whether it’s assisting in major construction projects or adding elegance to exclusive events, we relish every opportunity to serve our communities. With a passion for excellence and a heart for service, HireKING continues to redefine industry standards, one satisfied customer at a time.

The Mobilair M27PE - a mainstay for any portable compressor rental fleet

The Mobilair M27PE from Kaeser Compressors is a true powerhouse that is easy to operate, easy to transport and easy to service. With a number of options available, this versatile portable compressor can effortlessly turn its hand to numerous applications in industries such as fibre optics and trenchless construction.

With flow rates up to 2.6 m3/min, and working pressure up to 14 bar, it can power two 20 kg breakers, or other tools such as air lances, spades, impact borers and sandblasting equipment. And, when specified with the optional 6.5 kVA generator (IP54), it is transformed into a portable power plant, capable of providing compressed air and/or electricity. With a long life and high residual value, the Mobilair M27PE is a mainstay for any portable compressor fleet. For more information visit nz.kaeser.com or phone 0800 447 820.

Manufacturers of quality water tankers and aluminium vacuum tanks for the liquid waste industry

We manufacture tankers to your requirements, anywhere from 1,000 litres to 20,000L. For all enquiries, please contact Wayne: 021575547 wayne@alloyindustries.co.nz or visit alloyindustries.co.nz/.

ROCK SOLID MIKASA COMPACTION EQUIPMENT

Manufactured in Japan and distributed in New Zealand by Youngman Richardson, Mikasa compaction equipment provides top line performance, easy handling, and durability. Ideally suited for civil engineering, construction, drainage contractors and the hire & rental industry, Mikasa offers among other things high compaction capacity and travel speeds. The range includes:

REVERSIBLE PLATE COMPACTORS

For compacting in both directions typically used for concrete preparation, harder base coarse materials, roading applications and drainage, Youngman Richardson has the range of MVH series Mikasa Reversible Plate Compactors. On-the-spot compaction with full variable speed, manoeuvring in tight spaces and around obstacles becomes a breeze. Depending on the model the plate sizes can vary between 350 x 480mm up to 650 x 900mm (with extension plates).

Mikasa Reversers are available with a COMPASS compaction meter for continuous compaction control. This technology helps improve efficiency and maximises productivity with an easy-to-use series of LED lights that indicates the progress made with each machine pass.

The weight of the models varies from 68kg to 536kg and come with a centrifugal force ranging from 15kN to 65kN. They also have multiple anti-vibration points and a sturdy lifting frame. Highly effective hydraulic systems set them apart from the competition for reduced servicing and downtime.

FORWARD PLATE COMPACTORS

Youngman Richardson has multiple models to choose from in its Mikasa MVC Forward Plate Compactor range weighing between 50kg and 91kg. When combined with a centrifugal force ranging from 7.2kN to 16kN you have a very balanced and powerful range of equipment. These machines are designed to move forward in a straight line and are normally used for compacting soil and sand, as well as being ideal for condensing hot mix asphalt surfaces.

Lighter models are ideal for landscaping, paving, narrow trench work and general compaction tasks. On the other hand, if you’re doing sub-base compaction work, paving and asphalt then the larger Forward Plate Compactors with their larger plate size will allow you to cover more ground, more quickly with fewer passes.

Mikasa units come with a Vibration Absorbing System (VAS) to lessen impact on the operator from harmful tremors. Models within the MVC series also feature a wheel kit that can be easily folded up within the handlebar frame when in use.

RAMMERS

From the 46kg Narrow Leg Rammer, specially designed for narrow trench cable reinstatement and irrigation to the 58kg-93kg standard rammers, YR has a range of petrol and diesel options designed to suit a wide variety of applications.

VIBRATING PEDESTRIAN ROLLER

The Mikasa MRH700GS Twin Drum Roller is a walk behind pedestrian roller with incredible credentials. It has exceptional climbing ability and compaction with a double drum drive, a double drum vibration unit and is powered by an electric start Honda petrol engine. The hydraulic system ensures reliable operation and excellent maintenance. At 680kg and with a centrifugal force of 23.5kN this model is ideal for roading, car park compaction work, paving preparation and asphalt.

SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

“As New Zealand’s construction industry is being transformed into a greener way of operating, Mikasa has been developing its range to keep pace with sector requirements,” says Phil Fairfield, sales director at YR. “Its lighter range of forward plate compactor, reversible plate compactor and trench rammer is now available to respond to zero-emission demand with battery-powered options. YR will be able to update delegates at the HIRECON24 with latest developments.”

9 & 14HP VERTICAL MODELS

3PT LINKAGE MODEL

HYDRAULIC LIFTER FOR 9 & 14HP MODELS

LARGE WORK TABLE TWO LEVER CONTROL FOR SAFE USE FULLY GALVANISED

FURNITURE FLOATS

2.6M SINGLE AXLE

3.6M TANDEM AXLE

4.2M TANDEM AXLE

REAR BACK RAMP

BRAKED

LINED WITH TIE RAILS INSIDE

- Full Members

Centra Forklift NZ

Centra Forklifts (Centra) was created by one of New Zealand’s oldest forklift companies. They were also the last company to produce forklifts in New Zealand. The company originated from the Lees Brothers company formed in 1935. Since 2007, the business has reverted to private ownership by a leading New Zealand industrialist. Here the focus on customer service is paramount. Centra is proud to be 100% privately and New Zealand-owned. There are dealers and branches across the country in NZ. Centra Forklift branches are in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Palmerston North, and Christchurch.

W: centrafork.co.nz

Central Otago Fork Trucks

With over 35 years of experience in the forklift truck industry, Eddie Bilverstone of Central Otago Fork Trucks strives to deliver professional service at the right price. Their unique service response procedure provides exceptionally rapid response to any urgent maintenance or breakdown call. They cover the Central Otago area, maintaining and servicing customer trucks and also maintaining a small hire fleet.

W: coft.co.nz

Coastal Hire Limited

Ray and Phil are dairy farmers operating multiple dairy and dry stock properties in Coastal Taranaki and have opened up a new hire business in New Plymouth, hiring out their fleet of diggers, bobcats, trailers and trucks in the area.

DE Group

De Group is owned by brothers Chris & Mark Clews and is based in Penrose Auckland. They set up exhibitions and events and have been doing so for over 30 years. They have a smart team of specialists who can do it all. DE group recently joined HIANZ to get on board with the APEX Riggers Training and have recently put 17 of their staff through the HIANZ APEX Rigger Level 1 Course. They also offer retail and shop fitouts, as well as signage.

W: degroup.co.nz

Earthly Works

Earthly Works is a family-owned digger hire business located in Hokitika, West Coast, New Zealand, owned by Elisabeth Cave. Elisabeth joined HIANZ for our guidance and support, and to make use of our member benefits including Terms and Conditions, ESDS document, Health and Safety and Insurance to assist her further. W: earthlyworks.co.nz

Welcome to our newest HIANZ Members

ECR Equipment

ECR Equipment is a locally owned and operated company in Hawkes Bay offering a one-stop shop when it comes to hire, leasing, and sales of all material handling requirements including forklifts, lift trucks, and tractors for orchards, packhouses, and vineyard work. ECR has grown significantly in recent years adding additional brands.

W: ecrl.co.nz

Forklift Hire Services

Forklift Hire Services is a locally owned business based in Blenheim that has been providing the Marlborough region with quality forklifts and associated services for over 25 years. they are proud participants in Marlborough’s world-renowned wine and seafood industries alongside other successful businesses that have turned the region into a primary industry powerhouse. They specialise in new and used electric, gas and diesel forklift sales, forklift hire or lease and have a full workshop facility including mobile servicemen available for all on-site repair and maintenance requirements.

W: forklifthireservices.co.nz

Forklift Specialty Hire

Judy and Tony Geurts are owners of Forklift Specialty Hire and have over 40 years of experience in the forklift industry. They have been looking after the Materials Handling requirements in the Taranaki region for almost 20 years. In that time, they have grown considerably and have a purpose-built workshop to meet customers’ demands. With over 100 forklifts in their fleet, you will find the perfect forklift for hire in Taranaki from the team at the family-owned Forklift Specialty Hire.

W: fshltd.co.nz

Forklifts NZ

Based in Invercargill, Forklift NZ offers a huge range of top-quality used forklifts for sale and available to hire. Their quality preowned equipment has been workshop-tested and approved and is ready for delivery to your business. They can arrange to have a rental machine placed into your business, anywhere in New Zealand.

W: forkliftsnz.co.nz

Forktruck Specialists

Darryl Tackney is the owner of Forktruck Specialists, based in South Dunedin. They specialise in the repair and maintenance of all Forktrucks, as well as sales and rentals. They have a large rental fleet and their transporter and can fill a gap fast if needed.

W: forktruckspecialists.co.nz

Jungheinrich

New Zealand

Jungheinrich NZ’s head office is in East Tamaki, Auckland. Jungheinrich products

and solutions are used to move millions of goods in logistics centres throughout the World. They are one of the world's leading providers of industrial forklift trucks.

W: jungheinrich.co.nz

Marquee Hire City

Marquee Hire City has been in operation for over 10 years and is based in Pakuranga Heights, Auckland, serving the greater Auckland area, Hamilton, the Bay of Islands, and Whangarei. They arrange Marquee Hire and all the necessary equipment for your event. Andrew McLean recently bought Marquee Hire City and joined HIANZ to find out more about the APEX programme.

W: marqueehirecity.co.nz

MCL

Hire

MCL Hire Limited is a subsidiary of Mako Commercial Construction. They set the Hire business up 18 months ago for internal hire for employees and contractors on site and have since done some external hire and continue to expand offering more of their equipment out for hire.

NFL Forklifts

NFL Forklifts has been providing first-class service to both forklift owners and rental customers for over 30 years. They are based in Auckland, Whangarei, Nelson, Christchurch, Timaru, and Dunedin. NFL provides a wide range of services, including sales, hire, servicing and maintenance, parts, and training.

W: nflforklifts.co.nz

North Island Forklifts (NIF)

North Island Forklifts (NIF), based in Mount Maunganui, has been doing business for over 20 years and is one of the largest suppliers of forklift solutions and related services to a range of industries in the wider Bay of Plenty, with customers also situated throughout the North Island. NIF sells, leases, and provides transportation and repair services.

W: nif.co.nz

Pro Stage

Pro Stage, previously known as Elite Stages, was recently bought by Bob Wilson and is based in Auckland. Pro Stage are providing its services to large summer events and concerts across the country. They will be including temporary fencing and flooring in their offerings.

W: prostage.co.nz

RT Equipment (RTE)

RT Equipment (RTE) is located in Manukau City Auckland and is owned by Daniel Crestanello. They have 20+ years’ experience in the New Zealand market supplying products nationwide.

HIANZ

RTE specialises in the provision of comprehensive hydraulic and mechanical material handling equipment solutions. The industry-leading solutions provided include accessories, parts, hire, servicing and forklift training.

W: rtequipment.co.nz

Southland Forklift Hire

Southland Forklift Hire is owned and operated by Steve Vile and Brad Stephenson, based in Invercargill. Between the two of them, they have over 30 years of experience in the forklift trade. Southland Forklift covers all your Forklift service and leasing requirements in the Central Otago region. They pride themselves on offering good old-fashioned service, the man on the end of the phone is the man doing the job.

W: southlandforklifthire.co.nz

The Hire Shop Kaitaia

Hire shop Kaitaia provides a wide range of hire equipment, from small to heavy machinery, safety gear and tools. With their full range available to view on their website, they make it easy to find the right equipment for your project. Whether you are a professional contractor or a DIY enthusiast, Hire Shop Kaitaia will cater to all your hire needs.

W: hireshopkaitaia.co.nz

The Little Hire Company

The Little Hire Company are a family-owned business, born from a passion for the events industry and creating memorable experiences. Based in Christchurch, they have been operating since 2011 are an event hire company offering premium marquees, and on-trend, functional furniture, lighting, and more for events weddings and celebrations.

W: thelittlehirecompany.co.nz

Twizel Hire

Twizel Hire has been in operation since 2013, and Ben Wigley, the current owner, bought the business in 2021. They offer a range of diggers, trailers and other equipment and are looking to grow their fleet.

W: twizelhire.co.nz

HIANZ – Associate Supplier Members

Cascade NZ

Cascade has been providing solutions for nearly every industry and application for over 70 years. Cascade manufactures a variety of products that enable the conventional lift truck to become a more versatile and efficient material handling tool. They are based all around the world, Auckland being one of the only locations in NZ.

W: cascorp.com

Halbro Forklifts (Hyundai Forklifts)

Halbro Forklifts Ltd, a forklift sale, rental, and service provider, is the sole distributor of the Hyundai range of material handling

equipment within New Zealand. With 40 years of experience in selling, leasing/renting, and servicing forklifts commercially, their experience and expertise make them a great choice to meet your forklift requirements, whatever they may be.

W: hyundaiforklifts.co.nz

HTS TENTIQ

HTS TENTIQ is a globally recognised and trusted permanent marquee and structure supplier, providing choice, exceptional quality and innovation to customers the world over. Today HTS TENTIQ is considered a leading force in the aluminium temporary structures industry, supplying one of the largest and most diverse selections of temporary and semi-permanent event tents and temporary structures to private and public sectors worldwide. They are going to be exhibiting at HIRECON24, so come along and visit their site.

W: hts-tentiq.com

Industrial Seatbelts

Base in Christchurch, Industrial Seatbelts is operated in conjunction with Seat Belt Sales Ltd (SSL). This way one outlet serves both the industrial and automotive sectors with the widest range of occupant restraints available in the country. With staff and management having nearly a hundred years of experience in the seatbelt industry, contact them to find your seatbelt solution, including the Spring Belt, quick, easy, visible and safer.

W: springbelt.co.nz

Major Oak Safety Training Ltd

Major Oak Safety Training (M.O.S.T) is a New Zealand-based workplace assessment, competency training, and safety solutions provider, located in Paeroa, Waikato. They are a multi-award winning heavy and high-risk industry specialist NZQA registered Private Training Establishment (PTE). They are industry leaders and innovators offering state-ofthe-art world-class simulation technology as well as internationally recognized verification and training techniques.

M.O.S.T’s vision is to prove no matter how mundane you think the learning subject might be, everything can be made fun, enjoyable and engaging!

W: most.kiwi.nz

PSS Portable Sanitary Solutions

PSS is a premier supplier of portable toilet and shower solutions. With a steadfast commitment to hygiene, convenience, and comfort, they deliver top-notch portable sanitation solutions for a wide range of events, industries, and outdoor activities. From self-contained portable restrooms to deluxe restroom trailers, their offerings cater to diverse requirements and preferences.

W: portabless.co.nz

Rearsense

Rearsense Warning Systems is a business focused on safety equipment for commercial vehicles. They have been

around for over 10 years and have developed a reputation for supplying world-class products, backed up by their own installation and service team. Rearsense installs and services a wide range of safety equipment for commercial vehicles.

W: rearsense.co.nz

Rouse Services

Rouse Services (Ritchie Brothers) is the leader in construction equipment market intelligence. In decades of service exclusively to the construction equipment industry, Rouse Services has built a legacy of deep expertise, unrivalled data precision, and unparalleled customer service. Rouse is the gold standard for appraisals, used equipment sales support, and rental metrics benchmarking for customers throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

W: rouseservices.com

TrainingWorx

TrainingWorx is an independent training company owned by Craig Moss, training Silvercard EWP Courses. Craig offers training across the South Island.

W: trainingworx.co.nz

TR Driver Training

TR Driver Training provides quality education, training, and assessment programmes for drivers, operators, instructors, and assessors throughout NZ. They provide flexible training environment options: in-vehicle, in-class or online. Their training programmes will ensure an increase in safety, efficiency, and compliance. You will be trained by passionate driver trainers with extensive industry experience. There are twelve locations across NZ.

W: trdrivertraining.co.nz

TRS Tyre & Wheels Ltd

Established in 1977, TRS is the largest supplier of tyres to the agricultural and industrial sectors in NZ and is the only company in NZ to custom manufacture wheels for all agricultural and industrial applications. TRS business activities span the entire spectrum of agricultural and industrial tyres and wheels.

W: trstyreandwheel.co.nz

Viberent

Viberent is a cloud-based rental management system for equipment rental businesses. As the rental industry evolves, so do the tools that drive it forward. With Viberent’s latest improvements, managing rentals is not just for the big players anymore. They are bringing the kind of capabilities usually reserved for the big rental businesses to everyone. It’s all about making things easier and more efficient for businesses of any size. Viberent integrates with accounting systems such as Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks.

W: viberenthq.com

2024 Supplier’s website directory

AIR COMPRESSORS

Atlas Copco www.atlascopco.com

Engineering & Compressor Services Limited www.aircompressors.co.nz

Kaeser Compressors Limited www.nz.kaeser.com

BATTERIES

Enersys www.enersys.com

R&J Batteries www.rjbatt.co.nz

YHI (New Zealand) Ltd www.yhipower.co.nz

CHIPPING AND SHREDDING EQUIPMENT

AB Equipment Ltd www.abequipment.co.nz

Armourshield Engineering www.troughmobile.com/ armourshield-engineering

Hansa Chippers www.hansaproducts.com/nz

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

AdvanceQuip NZ Ltd www.advancequip.co.nz

CEA www.cea.net.au

Kubota NZ www.kubota.co.nz

NZ Equipment Group www.nzeg.co.nz

OMC Power Equipment www.omcpowerequipment.co.nz

Power Farming Wholesale (PFG) www.powerfarming.co.nz

TDX Ltd www.tdxltd.co.nz

Wacker Neuson www.wackerneuson.com/en/au

Wirtgen New Zealand www.wirtgen-group.com/en-nz

Youngman Richardson & Co Ltd www.yrco.co.nz

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENTS

APS Equipment www.apsequipment.co.nz

Digga NZ Limited www.digga.co.nz

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, CHIPPERS, FLOORCARE

AB Equipment Ltd www.abequipment.co.nz

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, TRUCKS

Cable Price (NZ) Limited www.cableprice.co.nz

ELECTRICAL TEST SALES AND TRAINING

Metrotest.Com Limited www.metrotest.co.nz

Test and Tag Training Ltd www.testandtagtraining.co.nz

EMPLOYMENT & HR

Employers Manufacturers Association www.ema.co.nz

ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Enersys www.enersys.com

EQUIPMENT APPRAISAL & DISPOSALS

Manheim Ltd www.manheim.co.nz

Olsen Commercial www.olsencommercial.com

Rouse Services and Smartequip www.rouseservices.com

EWP SALES

Access Service New Zealand Ltd www.accessservice.com.au

Dingli Machinery Co Ltd www.en.cndingli.com

EWP Technical Solutions www.ewptechnical.co.nz

Haulotte Australia Pty www.haulotte.com.au

Hydralada www.hydralada.com/nz

JLG Industries (New Zealand) www.jlg.com.au

LGMG www.en.lgmggroup.com

Liftx Limited www.liftx.co.nz

Manitou Australia Pty Ltd www.manitou.com.au

Niftylift www.niftylift.com.au

Peak Access Limited www.peakaccess.co.nz

SkyJack Australia Pty www.skyjack.com

Snorkel EWP Ltd www.snorkellifts.com

Youngman Richardson & Co Ltd www.yrco.co.nz

EWP SERVICING

Access Service New Zealand Ltd www.accessservice.com.au

Access Specialties Ltd www.accessspecs.co.nz

EWP Technical Solutions www.ewptechnical.co.nz

EPSNZ Ltd www.epsnz.co.nz

JLG Industries (New Zealand) www.jlg.com

Liftx Limited www.liftx.co.nz

Peak Access Limited www.peakaccess.co.nz

EWP SILVERCARD TRAINING

Accessman Training www.accessman.co.nz

ASWEFA www.aswefa.co.nz

Canterbury Training & Contracting www.ctc.net.nz

Central Forklifts Limited (Central Group) www.centralgroup.co.nz

Civil Training & Licensing NZ Ltd www.civiltraining.co.nz

Elevated Access NZ Limited www.elevatedaccess.co.nz

EWP Technical Solutions www.ewptechnical.co.nz

EWP Tech Services Ltd www.ewptechservices.co.nz

Globe Training & Assessing 021 164 8738

Hire Knowledge Limited www.hireknowledge.co.nz

Hire Towers www.hiretowers.co.nz

Know The Rule www.knowtherule.nz

Mechanical Access Company www.mac-access.co.nz

Pro Services www.proservices.co.nz

QT Training www.qttraining.co.nz

Safe Hire www.safehire.co.nz

Total Access www.totalaccess.co.nz

TrainEx www.trainex.co.nz

Training Solutions www.trainingsolutions.co.nz

Trainingworx www.trainingworx.co.nz

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Finance New Zealand www.financenz.co.nz

Speirs Finance www.speirsfinance.co.nz

FLOOR PREPARATION

Floorex Products www.floorex.com.au

Hiretech Pty Limited www.hiretech.com.au

Holer Diamond Tools www.holer.co.nz

Youngman Richardson & Co Ltd www.yrco.co.nz

FORESTRY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

AB Equipment Ltd www.abequipment.co.nz

ForestQuip www.forestquip.co.nz

Power Farming Wholesale (PFG) www.powerfarming.co.nz

FORKLIFT SECTOR

Cascade New Zealand Ltd www.cascorp.com

Halbro Forklifts (Hyundai Forklifts) www.hyundaiforklifts.co.nz

Industrial Seatbelts Ltd www.springbelt.co.nz

TRS Tyre & Wheels Ltd www.trstyreandwheel.co.nz

GPS CONSTRUCTION POSITIONING SYSTEMS

Synergy Positioning Systems www.synergypositioning.co.nz

GPS FLEET MANAGEMENT EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE

Blackhawk Tracking Systems www.blackhawk.io

Rearsense www.rearsense.co.nz

Trackunit www.trackunit.com

HYDRAULICS

ENZED Hose Doctors www.enzed.co.nz

INDUSTRIAL ABRASIVE AND CUTTING PRODUCTS

Holer Diamond Tools www.holer.co.nz

S & G Abrasives Ltd www.sgabrasives.co.nz

INSURANCE

ICIB Insurance Brokers www.icib.co.nz

LOGSPLITTERS

Armourshield Engineering www.troughmobile.com/ armourshield-engineering

Brent Smith Trailers Ltd www.brentsmithtrailers.co.nz

ForestQuip www.forestquip.co.nz

MACHINERY TRANSPORT PROVIDER

PTS Logistics www.ptslogistics.co.nz

MARQUEES

Baytex a division of Structurflex Ltd www.baytex.co.nz

H-Line Pty Ltd www.hlinestructures.com.au

HTS Tentiq www.hts-tentiq.com

MATERIAL HANDLING, LIFTING AND INDUSTRIAL PARTS

TVH New Zealand Limited www.tvh.com/en-nz

OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT

Cama Products www.camaproducts.co.nz

Honda Power & Marine www.hondapowerequipment. co.nz

Kubota NZ www.kubota.co.nz

OMC Power Equipment www.omcpowerequipment.co.nz

Stihl Ltd www.stihl.co.nz

Youngman Richardson & Co Ltd www.yrco.co.nz

PORTABLE HEATING AND COOLING

Cool Breeze Rentals Pty Ltd www.coolbreeze.net.au

PORTABLE SANITATION

Alloyfold www.alloyfold.co.nz

Australian Portable Toilets www.portabletoilets.com.au

Formit Services Pty Limited www.formit.com.au

PSS Portable Sanitary Solutions Ltd www.portabless.co.nz

Shorelink Australasia Limited www.shorelink.co.nz

POWER GENERATION, PUMPS AND LIGHTING

Allied Ventures Ltd www.alliedventuresltd.com

OMC Power Equipment www.omcpowerequipment.co.nz

POWER TOOLS – CORDED AND BATTERY

Accent Tools Ltd www.hikoki.co.nz

Hilti (New Zealand) Ltd www.hilti.co.nz

PRESSURE WASHING

AES Water Blasters www.aesblasters.co.nz

Pressure Solutions www.pswaterblasters.co.nz

RENTAL SPECIFIC SOFTWARE

Baseplan Software Pty LImited www.baseplan.com

InspHIRE Software www.insphire.com/page/au

MCSANZ Pty Ltd www.mcsrentalsoftware.com/au

Point-of-Rental Software Pty Ltd www.point-of-rental.com.au

Texada Software Pty Ltd www.texadasoftware.com

Viberent www.viberenthq.com

TABLES AND SEATING

Alloyfold www.alloyfold.co.nz

TRAILER PARTS

CM Trailer Equipment Limited www.cmtrailer.co.nz

TRAILERS

Brent Smith Trailers Ltd www.brentsmithtrailers.co.nz

Compass Trailers Ltd www.compasstrailers.co.nz

TRAINING PROVIDER

Digital Training & Assessment Ltd www.digitalcranes.co.nz

Major Oak Safety Training Ltd www.most.kiwi.nz

TR Driver Training www.trdrivertraining.co.nz

Vertical Horizonz Training Group www.verticalhorizonz.co.nz

OTHER EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY

Pacific Linen www.pacificlinen.co.nz