HIRE AND RENTAL NOVEMBER 2017 ISSUE 10

Hire&Rental NEW ZEALAND

ISSUE 10

2017 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS PAGE 8

XMAS NETWORKING FUNCTIONS PAGE 32

DG COMPLIANCE UPDATE PAGE 40

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EDITORIAL

From the President TIM MIKKELSEN

Conference 2017

GREETINGS FROM THE KAPITI COAST After such a wet winter and with spring on the back-door step, here’s hoping things will dry out a little, motivating people to get out and get all those jobs done in that mad dash leading up to Christmas!

Thanks to all those delegates and suppliers who attended conference in Blenheim this year. What a fantastic event. The feedback we have received via the post conference survey has been extremely positive.

Areas for improvement have been noted for next year. Taking the conference to the regions is done with a little trepidation but thanks to your support the event was a huge success.

Congratulations to all the Hire Excellence Award recipients. I commend you all in having the conviction in your business, systems and team to enter. Comments from previous entrants has taught us that the awards are a great learning experience. The feedback you have received from the judges if put into practice will provide your business with real tangible benefits.

Strategic planning is a focus for the board at this time each year, a considerable amount of time has been set aside at the November board meeting to review the past year and to look at the long-term goals of the association and how they will be bought to fruition within the budget required to execute them.

Christmas networking functions are being held in November, and by now you will have received an invite to 9 holes of golf in Taupo or Christchurch.

The idea behind this event is simply to have a fun afternoon and catch up with some industry mates prior to Christmas. I am really hoping this will be well supported as we could then have three events spread evenly across the HIANZ calendar. I will be attending both events and look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible.

It has been another great year for HIANZ and we look forward to delivering more member benefits in 2018, on behalf of the board I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year Kind Regards, TIM MIKKELSEN President | HIANZ

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COVER STORY

HIREPOOL BUYS BIG GENIE FLEET Hirepool has recently taken delivery of over 60 new Genie elevated work platform machines that according to Gary Richardson, General Manager of Sales and Marketing was a complete no brainer for the company.

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MONGST the machines ordered through New Zealand distributor Youngman Richardson & Co Ltd was a selection of Genie Scissor and Boom lifts.

“Hirepool has been around for over 60 years, and over that sort of time you of course build up a reputation, in our case for having good quality gear,” says Gary Richardson. “You’ll never find us buying cheap brands or cutting corners to save a buck. We value our customers too much for that. So, it was only natural that we would turn to the guys at Youngman Richardson & Co Ltd when we were looking to build on our fleet of access machines.”

“We always listen to our customers about what’s important, and in this instance, there were several things that we were looking for in the new machines. Youngman Richardson & Co Ltd were quick to respond to us and showed us the latest from Genie. When you’ve got the largest fleet of access gear in New Zealand, and with deals like this, it goes without saying that we will continue to have the highest quality one as well,” says Gary” Over the years, Genie has earned an enviable reputation for the safety and reliability of their equipment, and remains at the forefront within the industry for their production quality and innova-

tive design. Genie manufactures some of the most advanced, highly valued access equipment in the industry with Genie’s distinctive blue lifts setting standards that only others can only follow. ◘

MIKE O’NEILL AWARDED LIFE MEMBERSHIP AWARD

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IKE O’NEILL was awarded Life Membership of the Hire Industry Association of New Zealand, at the Hire Excellence Awards held in Blenheim on the 25th July 2017.

He gave so much time and energy to the association and worked hard to stimulate our industry at every opportunity

Mike formerly owned and operated Cambridge Hire. Mike began his commitment to the HIANZ board in 1998 as Zone 2 director. His tenure spanned 11 years until 2009. Mike was instrumental at the time the Association moved from volunteer zone committees to the recruitment of a full time CEO. Giving freely of his time and with the well-being of the association always front of mind, he, along with the help of a business colleague, ran the financial affairs of the association after losing three CEO’s in a very short space of time. Thanks to his commitment, dedication and optimism, he was a prime mover in assuring the association remained operational and financially viable during those tough times.

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“He gave so much time and energy to the association and worked hard to stimulate our industry at every opportunity. All of this while still managing his own hire company in Cambridge”, said HIANZ Past President, Wayne Hood.

“Mike’s optimism, passion and commitment to the industry over the years has simply been infectious, and it is little wonder that he is held in such high regard amongst our industry peers. Mike has been the “go to” man for industry knowledge and foresight for many years now. I must also acknowledge the support of Mike’s wife, Carol. As we all know, it is the support and understanding of those close to us that help people achieve great things”, said HIANZ President, Tim Mikkelsen. ◘

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HIRE INDUSTRY CONFERENCE A STUNNING SUCCESS This year’s Hire Industry Association of New Zealand (HIANZ) conference clocked up record attendance, with the industry having enjoyed many positive years and strong growth.

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TOTAL OF 270 hire company owners, managers and staff, as well as equipment and service suppliers to the industry from New Zealand and Australia attended the stimulating and informative event held in Blenheim in late July. Attendees enjoyed an extensive programme of workshops, guest speakers, trade show, and networking opportunities.

The conference was an opportunity for business owners, CEO’S, senior managers and employees to get together in a neutral, fun environment to discuss industry trends and legislative issues, talk with suppliers, attend workshops and catch up

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2017 HIRE INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

exhibitor companies, displaying a good range of products and equipment. This year, there were a lot of new members at the trade show with new supplier companies impressing delegates with innovative enhancements to products in existing equipment categories.

Guest speakers at the conference included business leader and sportsman Mark Weldon, and television personality and stand-up comedian Ben Hurley. with old friends. The conference also provided hire company delegates with educational material and an overview of the Association’s current and future initiatives.

It was held at the Marlborough Events Centre, in Blenheim, a purpose built facility, amidst world-class scenery, and an excellent, spacious venue for the conference.

Organisers were thrilled at the record turnout, which reflects the strength of the hire industry and the relevance of trade organisations, says HIANZ CEO, Phil Tindle.

“The value of trade associations is hugely significant. Increased workload often results in less time for businesses to focus on planning and administrative functions. Less time can also make it difficult to access reliable and relevant industry support and services. HIANZ are dedicated providing valued resources to the industry.

Business sessions and workshops were presented by Lucy MacLean on Recruiting, Motivating and Retaining teams; Westpac chief economist Michael Gordon, on State of the Nation; Stewart Kearney from “Good for Business” on Return on your Investment; and Claire O’Connell from “The Classroom” on Social Media in Business.

Amongst all the hard work and business networking, there was plenty of time for fun, and the pre-conference Marlborough Sounds Cruise was a stunning success. “It brought delegates and suppliers together for a wonderful afternoon of spectacular sightseeing, seafood and wine tasting. It was an absolutely stunning event.”

Aviation Heritage Centre, which features vintage aeroplanes and exhibits from World War II. “Holding this event amongst the vintage aeroplanes and war exhibits was just magic. It was a very special place to be.”

Also very popular was a fancy dress event sponsored by Skyjack and held in the magnificent location of the Wither Hills winery. ◘

The Hire Excellence Awards Dinner & Show is an important part of every HIANZ conference. Hosted by principal sponsor Youngman, Richardson & Co, and held at the Omaka Airfield’s

“Our industry sector is still small enough to be very personal and members form lasting friendships. It’s very much like joining a large family - everybody gets on well and all our events offer members a congenial and relaxed environment to come together to share in the network.”

The ever-popular trade show was a sell-out event, and comprised of 57 HIANZ HIRE & RENTAL 2017 -

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2017 CONFERENCE EXCELLENCE AWARDS

2017 HIRE INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

Being a member of HIANZ not only has its professional attributes, it also feels like a family. All working together to improve and grow our industry. Striving for the one goal.

The friendships made are forever

EXCELLENCE AWARDS Awards recipients were recognised for their outstanding contributions to the industry.

Congratulations to all 2017 award recipients: Gold award, Kennards Hire Hamilton; Silver award, Tauranga Party Hire; Silver Award, Party Warehouse Christchurch; Silver award, HIREKING Christchurch; Bronze award, Taupo Hire.

The Hire Excellence Awards provide a platform for assessing, recognising and rewarding excellence within hire companies who operate within various sectors of the hire industry.

“Businesses who feel they have a good team, and a good solid reputable business will put themselves forward. Feedback confirms it is a very rewarding experience. Businesses undergo a comprehensive audit, they receive feedback from judges, and well deserved recognition from the industry sector and their respective communities. “At the end of the day it takes quite a bit of conviction to enter, so the rewards and benefits need to stack up” says HIANZ CEO Phil Tindle.

Areas of focus include presentation of premises and staff, security, product and services, marketing, customer service, adherence to industry best practices, H&SE, policies, compliance and overall operational efficiencies. Judging includes onsite visits and mystery shopper.

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There are many benefits to be enjoyed by taking part in the Hire Excellence Awards: • The application process helps businesses to realise their achievements to date and objectives for the future.

• Accolades will give customers extra confidence in products and services provided, and will also help attract new customers.

• Hire Excellence Awards recipients have exclusive use of Awards Logos to display on their websites, email signatures and company stationery.

• Award recipients gain useful media interest and publicity, using this to help raise their profile among some of the most influential people in their communities and the public as well as private and voluntary sectors.

• When the efforts of a team are recognised and applauded, it has a positive effect on staff morale and employee development. It gives the business the opportunity to reflect back and consider what and who contributed to its success and how this may be built upon in the future.

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A well run event with lots of opportunity to network, learn, be reminded and also to find out about new innovative products that companies have...

Conference 2018 – 40 Year celebrations!

The 2018 Hire Conference will be a celebration of the Associations 40 years. The event will double as a reunion of hire company owners and members from past and present. THIS conference will be one not to be missed! Block out your diaries now 3-6 July 2018.

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The pivoting deck makes for easy manoeuvring over uneven terrain. The flail blade can handle the toughest jobs with increased cutting performance.

The standard hour meter helps keep your machine up-to-date on service needs.

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COMPANY FOCUS

HANSA PROUD 100% KIWI Hansa Chippers were founded in 1981 in Hamilton

by Manfred Vogel, and are now a team of 30.

In 2016, Hansa celebrated chipper 20,000, a significant milestone. The company are relentless innovators, constantly bringing new customer led products to the market with a strong commitment to research and development.

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VER THE LAST 35 YEARS Hansa Chippers has built a sustainable product offering that’s here for the long haul. “We have an amazing culture based on lean manufacturing, use of technology, and with strong family values and our experienced design and manufacturing team are dedicated to building the best chippers. That’s what we do,” says Martin Vogel, Managing Director and son of founder.

“We’re proud of our world class product range that now boasts 12 models from 30mm – 250mm capacity, and our customers love to use our chippers. They perform, and they’re easy to use in commercial, hire and lifestyle operations, “says Martin.

Model C13 road trailer is Hansa’s most prevalent chipper in the hire industry, chances are you will find this machine in most hire centres throughout New Zealand. It is designed to fill the gap between the smaller domestic garden shredders and the

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larger commercial chippers. The large inlet chute eliminates the need for pre-cutting, feeding in bundles of brushy and twiggy materials, vines and branches with ease. As with all Hansa chippers, the C13 has a very efficient self-feeding action, resulting in a userfriendly machine easy on the operator.

Model C27 has hire spec Brush Chipper will process branch and brushy material up to 150mm in diameter.

Designed specifically for the hire industry this machine is well suited for hire to both weekend users and more demanding arboriculture contractors.

The powerful hydraulic feed system makes it easy to process any material.

The 13” wide feed opening means bushy, twisted branches with forks are pulled into the machine without effort. With a total weight of 750kg this machine is towable behind any vehicle.

The team at Hansa have been busy building the mothership to enable growth both in New Zealand and

globally. They are currently designing larger capacity facilities, purpose built to suit their local manufacturing philosophy and global growth aspirations.

“The key is an uncompromising focus on our customers, to improve the chippers they already love to use.

Our chippers perform, they’re built strong to convert waste branches to usable mulch, without fuss. Just as our engineering magic enables users to exceed their expectations, we strive to be the best, to exceed our own challenges. We are proud to be New Zealand made, employing New Zealanders and supporting our community,” says Martin. ◘ Please contact Hansa Chippers on 0508 4 HANSA (0508 442 672) for more information.

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NEW PREMISES

PARTY UP OPENS NEW STORE Party Up, the Manawatu’s premier event and party hire company has recently opened a new purpose built store in Palmerston North.

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OCATED ON the corner of Milson Line and Maiden Street the new facility offers everything you would ever need for a wedding or special event including everything from marquees to essential catering requirements.

“The building has only been opened a few short months but the response to date has been nothing short of positive,” says Richard Mikkelsen who along with wife Michelle are partners in the Party Up business. “The product range in our warehouse is very extensive and can accommodate a wide range of both large and small items of equipment. We also now have a bigger showroom area where customers can browse through a variety of ideas and options,” says Richard. “As well our carpark makes it

much easier and convenient to pick up and drop off any hired products no matter what size.”

The new premises are a far cry from the early days going back to when John and Susan Mikkelson who owned City Hire Centre saw an opportunity to hire out party equipment in conjunction with their other product offerings. They purchased the house next door to the business and converted it into a party hire showroom storage facility and installed a commercial dishwasher.

In 1984, John’s son Richard joined the company and started working in the party hire division.

In 1995 City Hire Centre along with the party hire division moved to Rangitikei Street. A year later Richard and Michelle bought the party

business and have continued to grow the legacy ever since. In 2005, the company started a Christmas store within the showroom area which has quickly become a worthwhile and profitable division of the company.

“The industry has certainly changed over the years particularly with the birth of the internet which has opened up competition nationally and internationally,” says Richard. “We still however firmly believe that the ‘hands on’ personal approach is winning us customers especially when we hire a fully blown marquee for a wedding.

All things being equal with the fantastic staff we have working alongside us we are looking forward to the years ahead.”

John Mikkelsen celebrated his 80th birthday in April this year. He still calls in at Party Up for a coffee and to share a joke. Susan is still active, fit and enjoying retirement. 2019 marks the 50th anniversary from where it all began back in 1969 when John and Susan Mikkelsen purchased a machinery business, City Hire Centre in Palmerston North. Maybe another good reason for a celebration There’s a good party hire business in Palmerston North that could help with that. ◘

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COMPANY PROFILE

SOUTH ISLAND FORKLIFTS GIVE LIFT TO MAINLAND If you’re picking up pallets or shifting products, South Island Forklifts are your one-stop-shop to keep your business moving.

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ITH SALES AND service centres in Timaru and Christchurch, South Island Forklifts are never far away if you require parts, transport, extra rental forklifts, regular servicing or maintenance. In fact, we have the whole South Island covered.

“We want to understand your business so we can offer you the right machine and the right fit for your job,” says SIF Managing Director Roy Howell. “We will come out and survey your workplace so we can discuss your pains and understand your needs going forward, and ensure you get the correct solution.”

Health and safety is extremely important, so we want to help keep your team safe and business compliant No matter where you are on the Mainland, South Island Forklifts will come to you to create a custom lifting solution.

“We use South Island Forklifts for all our servicing and repairs because they’re local,” says McCain Foods Coldstore Manager Gary Jarvis.

“There’s never been a time, day or night, where we couldn’t call.”

Because forklifts are so important to the entire operation at McCain Foods, choosing the right service was critical.

“South Island Forklifts showed a real willingness to remove obstacles and find solutions. Our forklifts are now lighter and more efficient, plus they offered a great servicing package. South Island Forklifts really goes the extra mile for us,” says Gary.

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cause major ones. Even so, breakdowns can still happen, but we’re just a phone call away.

“Around 7 o’clock one Saturday, the night of an All Blacks’ test match, I got a call to say something was wrong with one of the forklifts. I quickly called South Island Forklifts and it only took 15 minutes for them to send someone over. They had the problem sorted in no time,” says Gary Jarvis.

We make repairing your forklifts our priority for two reasons. First, we understand there’s no time for downtime when you’re running a business.

Second, we also know that taking care of your forklifts takes care of your customers and staff.

“Health and safety is extremely important, so we want to help keep your team safe and business compliant,” says Roy. “As well as the best service and keeping your forklifts fit for purpose, that also means giving you full records and reporting when we manage your fleet.”

From supplying and servicing your forklifts, to driver training and fleet maintenance, by being quick and committed South Island Forklifts will take care of it all.

Whether your workplace is 24/7, 8 to 5, or somewhere inbetween, you can be assured of effective solutions and the best service from South Island Forklifts. ◘ If you want to see the difference South Island Forklifts will make in your business, then please give us a call on 0800 743 765 to discuss your requirements with one of our friendly team members.

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BUSINESS NEWS

HONDA BIGGEST SELLING PRODUCT IS COMING TO AN END For years the trusty EU20i has been one of the biggest selling products in New Zealand and worldwide.

A new improved EU22i model is on the horizon, but will not be in production until the end of the year.

TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF THE EU20 Honda is running a jaw dropping Run Out campaign, where you will be able to purchase an EU20i at the Run Out price of $1,999.00 incl GST!

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There will be no volume breaks or discounts on these dealer buy prices, no back orders while stock lasts and no consignment stock. Any dealer that has an EU20i on consignment will be invoiced at the Run Out price. This offer only available until stocks last. For ease of shipping, please try and order in multiples of 2 units.

You will not be buying this landmark Honda product any cheaper. One time offer only until stocks last. Act now, order today! ◘

Kennards Hire Hamilton Wins Gold Kennards Hire Hamilton has been honoured with the prestigious Gold Hire Excellence Award by the Hire Industry Association of New Zealand (HIANZ).

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HE BRANCH HAS been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the hire industry in New Zealand, since opening just over 12 months ago. With a near perfect total score of 94.3%, Kennards Hire Hamilton has been commended by HIANZ for delivering a strong commitment to their work, exceptional customer service, prominent branding, operational efficiency and adhering to industry best practices.

really is such a great achievement and I’m so proud of all our team members here,” he said.

Steven Nath, Hamilton Branch Manager, accepted the award and said, “Kennards Hire is a long-standing family-owned business in Australia, but our presence in New Zealand is much more recent, dating back about five years.”

Phil Tindle, General Manager of HIANZ, congratulated the Hamilton Branch and said, “The team at Kennards Hire Hamilton truly go above and beyond for their customers, which also positively impacts the industry.”

“Our Hamilton Branch is only a year old, so receiving the Gold Hire Excellence Award from HIANZ is an incredible acknowledgement of our hard work. It

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With an industry body like HIANZ setting the standard for hire and rental services in New Zealand, it imparts a positive effect on staff morale and business development, giving every company an opportunity to strive for success and be rewarded for their accomplishments.

“To win gold in just one year of opening is remarkable.”

After acquiring McEntee Hire five years ago, Kennards Hire worked hard

to establish their brand presence in Auckland, and quickly into Wellington, Christchurch and Tauranga. Within only three years of expansion into the New Zealand market, Albany was the first Kennards Hire branch to pick up the Gold Hire Excellence Award from HIANZ. As one of the leading transnational equipment hire groups, Kennards Hire continues to grow and develop in New Zealand. Now with 18 branches across the country, Kennards Hire aims to enhance their service offerings by training staff, investing in new equipment and delivering an outstanding customer service experience. ◘ For more information on Kennards Hire visit www.kennardshire.co.nz

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The list seems endless; however, a new app from Hire Smart may just have the answer...

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T ALL BEGAN in a small rented workshop on Glover Road in Hawera when Gareth Boyd opened Hire Smart in October 2006 to meet the South Taranaki demand for heavy machinery hire. Starting with a small hire fleet of diggers, trucks and trailers, Gareth employed one full time staff member. By 2010, an established customer base saw Hire Smart too small for its Glover Road facilities so Gareth purchased a 2 acre property on Kerry Lane in Hawera. He fully developed the site from a paddock into a purpose built yard offering ample space to build a fully equipped, multi-purpose and multi-bay workshop, safe indoor and outdoor working environment with functional facilities for his staff and customers and space to accommodate an expanding hire fleet.

To meet demand, Gareth has upgraded and expanded his hire fleet and now employs three full-time workshop staff, a full-time delivery driver and an office manager. Hire Smart hires out a diverse range of heavy machinery and equipment to customers Taranaki wide who are working within a wide variety of industry and private enterprise. More recently, Gareth has been purchasing quality branded diggers, loaders and bulldozers with low running hours directly from Japanese suppliers to sell, at affordable prices, on the New Zealand market.

2015. In June 2016, Vaughan Maaka from WorkSafe NZ conducted a voluntary assessment of Hire Smart’s facility and recording protocols.

Vaughan identified inconsistent reporting of machinery maintenance.

Discussion with Gareth highlighted the inefficiencies of managing and recording maintenance and servicing activities using pen and paper. Not to mention, ensuring the paper stayed clean and writing legible in a working mechanical and engineering environment. The Health and Safety recording requirement is that whenever a machine or piece of equipment is observed or handled to check for safety and/ or maintenance or servicing - a detailed record of the activity and subsequent actions must be archived and available for inspection. At this point, Gareth proposed the idea of an electronic maintenance recording App. Receiving positive feedback about the Apps potential, Gareth approached colleagues and peers from within the heavy machinery hire industry for further information and feedback. These companies also used cumbersome pen and paper recording systems and encouraged Gareth to develop the App. Thus, Gareth contracted New Plymouth based Efinity Digital to work with him in its design.

Managing Hire Smart’s health and safety requirements are a top priority for Gareth. While arduous, over the last 4 years he has invited and welcomed WorkSafe NZ and ACC workplace safety audits. The audits identify any gaps in Hire Smarts’ health and safety compliance protocols, thus supporting Gareth and his staff to fulfil their obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act

The ‘Asset Smart Service App’ has been designed specifically to transform multi-handled pen and paper service and maintenance protocols into one seamless electronic system. Providing optimal functionality, the App is user friendly, fully interactive and designed to work on any smart phone, tablet or PC either on WiFi or mobile data. All information is digitally archived within

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THE ASSET SMART SERVICE APP

three separate secure internet sites enabling access whenever you are connected into your network. Whether in the workshop or in the field, the App provides an instant interface between business departments and personnel.

Gareth’s initial plan was to create the App solely for Hire Smart’s needs.

During its initial development phase, Gareth had the App trialled by a select group of industry partners.

Extending beyond the original concept of Hire Smart needing to comply with Health and Safety legislation, positive feedback from the people trialling the App fuelled its development into a multifaceted business data management and recording system that can be used within a wide range of businesses and industry.

Along with Hire Smart, the App is now being used by several other companies and is proving successful in efficiently recording and storing their precision fleet catalogues; maintenance and servicing information; uploading photos and registering WOF, REGO and other service alerts. Currently under development is the capability for recording HR information, time keeping check lists, safe operating procedures and job safety analysis forms.

Gareth’s intention is that the Asset Smart Service App is affordable for all businesses. As such, the Asset Smart Service App package starts from $85.00 +GST per month with no joining or cancellation fees. The App has streamlined Hire Smart’s workshop recording protocols. ◘ Call Gareth today on 06 2786918 to arrange your own demonstration and see how it can work for you.

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Kubota’s All-New Wheel Loader Brings More Power And More Features In the midst of one of the largest product introductions in its history, Kubota Tractor Corporation debuts its R065-Series wheel loader.

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HE R065 IS KUBOTA’S first entry into the 60-80 horsepower range, raising the standard for Kubota wheel loader performance, and opening up new markets and extended applications. With a 64.4 horsepower engine, the R065 delivers a maximum bucket breakout force of 4,263.6 kgf (41.8 kN).

There are two models available with ROPS / FOPS certified canopy or new factory air conditioned cab.

The R065 features an E-HST (electronic) transmission with four modes – normal mode, attachment mode, power and Eco-modes. Normal mode is compatible with everyday load and carry operations. In attachment mode, the operator can independently control travel speed from flow to the attachments. To save on fuel, Eco-mode conserves fuel up to 15 percent over other modes, while power mode exchanges travel speed for an increase

of about 40 percent in traction power to excavate or attack a hard packed pile with ease.

The new R065-Series expands attachment selection with a new hydraulic skid steer style quick coupler and a hydraulic Euro-style coupler. The R065’s hybrid link system provides the best features of the parallel link system and the Z-bar link system, enhancing pallet fork operation, and allowing Kubota customers to enjoy exceptional breakout force to power through tough applications. ◘

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What You Should Know About the WANNACRY Ransomware Attack On May 12, 2017 computers around the world were hit with the largest ransomware attack ever. As of noon Central Time on May 15, 2017 the attack has hit over 200,000 computers in 150 countries, including New Zealand, within 24 hours.

What Happened?

A form of ransomware called WannaCry (also known as WannaCrypt, WannaCrypt0r, Wcry, and Wanna Decryptor) began spreading on May 12, 2017.

Investigators initially thought the malware was introduced into computer systems through phishing attacks. Now the method of introduction is unclear.

Once in a computer system, the malware spreads easily to other computers because it takes advantage of an exploit developed by the US National Security Agency called EternalBlue that makes use of a vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows operating system.

WannaCry encrypts files on a computer and demands payment of a $300 ransom in Bitcoin to decrypt the files. The ransom increases to $600 if the $300 is not paid within three days.

If that is not paid within seven days the files are permanently lost. Here is a screen shot of what an unfortunate user sees when the ransomware is launched:

What Should a WannaCry Victim Do? As with most ransomware attacks that encrypt files, victims of WannaCry are left with the choice of restoring the encrypted files from backups or paying the ransom. They must also eradicate the malware from all computers. Law enforcement authorities are encouraging victims not to pay the ransom because it will show cyber criminals that attacks like this one are successful.

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Authorities are also referring victims to https://www.nomoreransom.org/ for advice on how to prevent and recover from ransomware attacks.

What Should Companies Do to Avoid Becoming Ransomware Victims?

There are several steps a company should take: • Patch systems regularly.

As vulnerabilities come to light companies like Microsoft quickly issue software patches that resolve them. The patches typically will not be automatically installed, so companies need to put procedures in place to ensure that they learn about and apply patches on a regular basis.

• Back up systems regularly. A ransomware attack can be quickly resolved by restoring the encrypted files from backups. Backups should be kept on a different system so that a ransomware attack cannot encrypt the backup.

• Install and conscientiously update antivirus software.

• Train employees to recognize phishing attempts to minimize opportunities for ransomware to enter computer systems.

• Ensure that the company has an incident response plan to follow when a ransomware attack takes place.

Can Cyber Insurance Assist in a WannaCry Ransomware Attack?

Cyber insurance can play a critical role in any ransomware attack. When the attack occurs a company must investigate what happened and take the necessary steps to end the event.

Unlike the ransom demanded by the WannaCry ransomware, the costs incurred to evaluate and resolve an attack can be significant. Those costs can be covered under a good cyber policy. They may also be covered under a kidnap and ransom policy. In addition to having coverage in place, the policies provide the added benefit of the insurers’ experience with similar situations and their relationships with investigators and other service providers that have expertise in such attacks. ◘ Want to know more?

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LEGAL

Unfair Terms In Standard Form Contracts – How Does This New Law Affect You?

By Geoff Hardy of Auckland law firm Martelli McKegg

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CONTRACT IS A BARGAIN struck between two or more parties.

It does not matter whether it is written or unwritten, our law will enforce it provided certain basic criteria are satisfied. Usually that is the case regardless of how one-sided or unfair it may be. The law respects the freedom of the parties to negotiate their own terms and, with limited exceptions, it will allow a party with greater bargaining power to drive a hard bargain.

After all, weaker parties don’t have to enter into the contract if they don’t want to.

There are some exceptions, of course, and they generally apply to the more vulnerable members of society such as employees, residential tenants, household borrowers, and consumers. There are Acts of Parliament that prevent you from inserting certain provisions into contracts (for example, price-fixing agreements between competitors are banned by the Commerce Act 1986).

There are other Acts that automatically insert certain provisions in contracts whether you like it or not (for example, the guarantees that are implied into contracts for the supply of goods or services to a consumer, under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993). And finally there are Acts that allow a Court to re-write a contract or delete certain clauses from it (like the Fair Trading Act 1986).

The Fair Trading Act was modified in March 2015 so that unfair contract terms in standard form contracts could be struck out. That immediately raises the possibility that contracts in common use in the hire industry might be vulnerable. After all, the industry relies on the use of standard-form hire

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contracts. Plus, the major equipment and appliance suppliers all use terms of trade that are largely non-negotiable.

Could someone who signed such a contract later ask a Court to change the ground rules?

Well for a start, they can’t do it themselves. They have to persuade the Commerce Commission to do it for them, and the Commission is only going to bother to do that in the most deserving cases that are going to have the most widespread impact. What happens is that the Commission applies to the Court for a declaration that a term in a standard form consumer contract is an unfair contract term. The Court will only do that if it is satisfied that the term is in a consumer contract, the contract is a standard form contract, and the term is unfair.

What is a consumer contract? It is a contract for the supply of goods or services between a supplier (in trade) and a consumer (for example, a hire agreement with a private individual), or a contract for the sale of an interest in land between a seller (in trade) and a purchaser who is buying for personal, domestic, or residential purposes (for example, the sale of a spec house).

Who is a consumer? It is a person who acquires goods or services of a kind ordinarily acquired for personal, domestic, or household use or consumption, and doesn’t do so for the purpose of resupplying them in trade, or consuming them in the course of a process of production or manufacture, or repairing or treating (in trade) other goods or fixtures on land.

What is a standard form contract?

It is a contract in which there hasn’t

been a realistic negotiation between the parties over the terms. The Court will look at whether one of the parties has all or most of the bargaining power, whether the contract was prepared before any discussion relating to the transaction occurred, whether it was presented on a takeit-or-leave-it basis, and whether it catered for any party’s special needs.

If the Commission alleges a contract is standard form, the onus is on the other party to prove that it isn’t.

And what is an unfair term? It is a term that would hugely favour one party over another, that is not reasonably necessary in order to protect that party’s legitimate interests; and would cause hardship to the disadvantaged party if it was applied, enforced, or relied on. “Transparent” terms are less likely to be unfair, as distinct from those that are buried in fine print and not brought to a party’s attention.

This law is most likely to be used against dominant suppliers with substantial market power such as utility companies, banks, big retailers, software suppliers, and insurance companies. But terms in insurance policies are not likely to be considered unfair if they simply define the risk, specify the sum insured, contain exclusions or limitations of liability, impose an excess or deductible, require a premium to be paid, or require absolute honesty or full and frank disclosure. So while most insurance policies are likely to be standard form consumer contracts, there is less scope to argue their terms are unfair. ► continued over...

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NEW PRODUCT DISTRIBUTOR

TRANSDIESEL LAUNCHES NEW PRODUCT RANGE TRANSDIESEL has been appointed as the New Zealand distributor for Ammann light compaction equipment.

The product range includes rammers, vibratory plates, walk behind rollers and add on compactors.

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MMANN IS A WORLD-LEADING supplier of asphalt mixing plants, machines and services to the construction industry, with core expertise in road-building and transportation infrastructure. Ammann light compaction equipment is manufactured in Hennef, Germany and with more than 100 years of experience and continuous innovation in the field of compaction Ammann products guarantee the best customer benefits. Amman machines are easy to operate, regardless of the experience level of the operator, are efficient, easy to service and the equipment is designed to be ergonomically pleasing for the operator by the inclusion of low-vibration handles.

TransDiesel CEO Mike McKessar says “Ammann light compaction equipment, is complementary to our current range of utility construction equipment, it further cements our position as a company with one of the most comprehensive ranges of construction equipment in NZ and further enables us to meet the needs of existing and new customers”.

As with all of their products, TransDiesel will provide a welldeveloped service network and reliable supply of spare parts, together with support throughout the lifetime of the machines they offer.

Amman Sales & Dealer Manager, Rohan Anderson says he is confident

that TransDiesel will represent the Ammann brand in a very professional way. “I am impressed with their staff and their professional approach and I know that they will portray the Ammann product and company as the premium brand that it is”.

“TransDiesel is a well-established company with an existing business which complements the Amman light compaction product range well. We are excited with this new partnership and TransDiesel has the ability to grow the Amman light compaction equipment and parts business in New Zealand via its large nationwide branch network and sales and support teams out in the field”. ◘ For further information please contact: North Island: Angelo Capon on 021 914 227, South Island: Brent Cotton on 027 510 6509

Unfair Terms In Standard Form Contracts – How Does This New Law Affect You? ◄ The terms in standard form consumer contracts that are particularly vulnerable are those that give extremely powerful rights to one party or impose extremely heavy restrictions on the other, but those rights and restrictions aren’t applied equally.

The hire contracts that most hire companies use, and the terms of trade of the equipment and appliance suppliers, are full of those sorts of terms - in fact they typically contain every one of the 13 examples of unfair terms that are listed in the Fair Trading Act. So most hire companies are very exposed to a potential challenge under the Fair Trading Act. However most suppliers can breathe easy – unless they are selling to the DIY market, their terms of trade won’t be consumer contracts.

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pose of resupplying them in trade.

It is different in Australia. They have a similar unfair contract terms law, but they recognise that smallmedium companies are just as powerless against the large suppliers as consumers are. So their law covers small businesses that employ less than 20 people and where the contract price is $300,000 or less (or $1m if the contract is for more than 12 months).

The Australian law has already been very effectively enforced by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (“ACCC”). The ACCC first examined 46 standard form contracts across seven industries and published a report of their findings in November 2016. They then contacted the major players in those industries, many of whom voluntarily agreed to remove the offending provisions from their terms of trade. When one major waste

management company refused to do so, the ACCC applied to the Federal Court in September 2017 for an order that eight of their contract terms were unfair and therefore void.

It is interesting to see that trend happening in Australia and I imagine it will only be a matter of time before it is adopted here. ◘ Geoff Hardy has 42 years’ experience as a commercial lawyer and is a partner in the Auckland firm “Martelli McKegg”.

He guarantees personal attention to new clients at competitive rates. His phone number is (09) 379 0700, fax (09) 309 4112, and e-mail geoff@martellimckegg. co.nz. This article is not intended to be relied upon as legal advice.

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ANY PEOPLE ARRANGE their own travel these days but when it comes to long haul adventures particularly to unfamiliar regions it is often more cost effective to seek the advice of an experienced travel consultant.

Being able to discuss with someone who is familiar with these places is especially useful. Not only can you maximise your time away but you also get peace of mind knowing that any worries that you might have will be taken care of in a professional manner.

Linda Rose and Debra Barnett from The Travel Brokers have over 40 years of

travel experience between them and operate from Wellington and Auckland respectively. The Travel Brokers group is a member of helloworld which allows Linda and Debra to tap into resources that give a wider range of possibilities and provide more security than perhaps on-line options can provide.

Linda and Debra regularly network with other agents in their area who are part of The Travel Brokers group and willingly share their experiences and knowledge. Also, being IATA and TAANZ accredited means they have access to approximately 250 IATA airline members and wholesale supplier’s and as such

Both Linda and Debra are experienced travellers. This year alone they have travelled extensively throughout Europe and have checked out for themselves two different companies who run the popular river cruise route between Amsterdam and Budapest.

Along the way they have also spent time in major cities such as Paris, Prague and Dubai. In South East Asia, they have had lengthy visits to Myanmar and Vietnam where they were privileged to get a first-hand update on the vast amount of new tourism opportunities that now exist in this region. ◘ For further information contact Linda Rose 027 448 6860 or Debra Barnett 021 649929

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IT’S AN ARBORIST SO IT’S GOT TO BE GOOD Ask anybody about the integrity of engineering and design that goes into GreenMech Chippers and they will tell you that there is no better example of quality, innovation and development when it comes to environmental products

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RITISH BASED, GreenMech Ltd certainly think so and that’s why the Arborist range of chippers leaves everybody in no doubt whatsoever that these machines have been designed specifically for the market they are named after. Better still, these Arborist chippers comply to the latest ASI/NZ standards (safety of machinery). AS/NZS4024 refers to the infeed chute size and protection devices and their design, position and function which means it meets all the requirements for the safe use of wood chippers.

New Zealand distributors, Youngman Richardson & Co Ltd are currently marketing three new models.

“We believe the range of models comfortably covers the variety of applications required in this market and are hugely confident that GreenMech’s Arborist chippers will become household name in years to come,” says Sales Manager, Phil Fairfield.

Starting with the entry level Arborist 130 along with the next model up, the 150 it’s easy to see why they’ve set the industry standard for commercial chippers. However, if you are looking for even greater throughput capacity than those two 150mm machines then you can’t go past the Arborist 200.

The backbone of the Arborist 200 design is based on a deep beam, high tensile steel chassis which creates

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...confident that GreenMech’s Arborist chippers will become household name in years to come tremendous strength and ensures a robust performance. A new generous in-feed hopper, measuring 1200mm x 800mm means the free-flow of bulky material can be handled without having to trim to a more manageable size. As the material passes through twin, horizontal, hydraulically powered rollers, the patented electronically controlled No-Stress system automatically manages the material to maximise chipping efficiency.

The chipping system comes with the patented and renowned ‘Disc-Blade’ configuration which allows rotation of the cutting edge and extends the sharpening period to only once in approximately 150 hours. This is a feature that reduces downtime, cuts maintenance, reduces labour costs and maximises working performance.

Like all GreenMech chippers the Arborist 200 is manufactured with a heavy-duty construction design, using high quality materials and a highly durable powder coat finish that stands the test of time and provides a very strong residual value. Maintenance is very minimal with few grease points and a daily check over. Apart from that your chipper is ready to go, whichever one you choose. ◘ For more information on the GreenMech Arborist Chipper range contact Youngman Richardson & Co Ltd 09 443 2436 or for South Island enquiries, 03 341 6923.

DELIVERING BETTER.

The only question on Tim Mikkelsen’s mind after test-driving a Canter 616 City Tipper was how many to buy for his business – Kapiti Hire.

“I didn’t realise how highly specced these trucks are – disc brakes, ABS, Bluetooth, full air con, heated mirrors – I was blown away by how quiet and responsive they are on the road,” says Tim, who picked up two fivespeed manual models at the special offer price that’s been running through 2017.

addition to our fleet; they bring the ride and comfort of a modern utility with the power and load capability of a truck,” says Tim. “Our niche is plant and equipment up to 2 tonne. The tipper bin can take around 3T, which makes it an ideal combination hire with a 1.8T digger.”

“You just don’t think about a truck being $39,900! With that level of spec, plus a Limited Slip Diff, they pretty much sold themselves. Another benefit of the low purchase cost is that we’ve been able to price our hire rate very attractively, which is fantastic for our customers.”

With the business constantly looking to diversify into new markets, the purchase of two versatile and highly specced Canter 616 Tippers has meant that Kapiti Hire is breaking new ground with confidence – and cementing its reputation as the ‘one stop hire shop’ on the Kapiti Coast!

“In my mind, these new trucks are the perfect

Read the full story and more online!

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Tare weight (cab/chassis) 2,630kg

Power/Torque 110kW/370Nm

Transmission 5-speed manual

Service intervals 30,000km

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LET ICIB HELP YOU MANAGE YOUR CYBER INSURANCE RISK SO YOU CAN FOCUS ON GROWING YOUR BUSINESS

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“ supplying the hire industry with quality concrete floor prep equipment since 2003 “ Floor Grinders & Polishers Floorex’s range of concrete grinders built rental-tough for the hire industry • 240 volt • Easy to read LED screen with hour meter • Floating Dust Shroud for effective dust control

F loorex ex h ib ited at th e H IA N Z 2 0 1 7 Conference in B l enh eim and w as a great s ucces s .

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• The Beaver™ Floor Stripper uses our unique Conrod “Direct Shot” oscillating blade system delivering power right where it is needed.

Screed Mixing Equipment Floorex has a range of highly effective mixing equipment • Forced Action Mixers • Hand Held Mixers • Paddle Mixers

WHY BUY FROM FLOOREX? • Fast New Zealand Wide Shipping • Free technical advice • Friendly fast service

129 Captain Spring Road ONEHUNGA, AUCKLAND

09 887 3220 www.floorex.com

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

COMPLIANCE REMINDER FOR PORTABLE TOILETS In this issue we cover transporting of portable toilets, the information below highlights the responsibilities of all companies and persons involved in the commercial provision of portable toilet services, irrespective of the volume of waste or number of toilets transported.

INTRODUCTION

PLACARDING & LABELLING

PLACEMENT OF PLACARDS

The transport of hazardous wastes is a high-risk activity which can attract a high public profile. Wastes generally do not present the same degree of hazard as the “new” hazardous substances from which they arise. Most liquid waste will be much less concentrated than the material it was derived from. However, waste is likely to contain a greater range of contaminants than the raw material. The transporter must therefore ensure that the risks associated with waste collection and transport are addressed, and that the public and emergency services have adequate information to ensure public safety, should an incident arise. Hire companies operating portable toilets must:

Portable toilets containing human wastes are classified for transportation as Division 6.2, infectious substances.

These wastes may contain pathogens that cause human disease, but they are unlikely to pose a serious hazard. They are classified as Category B infectious substances, UN number 3373.

Vehicles used to transport portable toilets require placarding as follows:

• abide by the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005 and the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods Amendment 2010; (collectively referred to as ‘the Dangerous Goods Rule’) and • refer to New Zealand Standard 5433 - The Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land, which is incorporated by reference into the Rule. These publications are the main legislation and guides for transport management in New Zealand.

These publications are the main legislation and guides for transport management in New Zealand.

It should be noted, there has been instances where non-compliance has resulted in roadside fines in excess of $6000.

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The transporter must comply with the full placarding requirements for the cartage of infectious substances as set out in the Dangerous Goods Rule and NZS 5433 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land, Appendix F, as follows: • each portable toilet shall be labelled and marked in accordance with Section 4 of the Dangerous Goods Rule; • all vehicles, portable toilets and containers used to transport infectious effluent and sludges shall be transported as dangerous goods, whether full or empty; • they shall remain appropriately placarded; • the dangerous goods declaration shall be carried whether the toilets or containers are full or empty, and shall correctly describe the load and the quantity of waste product; and • if the vehicle is carrying empty portable toilets or containers, this shall be shown on the documentation.

The required label to be placed on at least three sides of each portable toilet.

• the minimum size for placards on both sides and the rear of a tank wagon is 400mm; and • the Class 6.2 placard on the front of the vehicle is to have a minimum edge of 250mm.

Class placards for front and rear of vehicles transporting portable toilets and on the front of tankwagons.

See below for side and rear of tankwagons.

If placards of the minimum size do not fit due to the design of the vehicle, then smaller placards may be used; however, these shall be as large as practicable and comply with the following requirements: • be clean and visible; • be unobscured and positioned on a contrasting background; • include the proper shipping name, legible from 10 metres; and • ensure the nature of the load is identifiable from 25 metres in daylight.

• When portable tanks or other bulk containers are used for carrying portable toilet effluent the placards shall be: • at least 250 mm measured along any edge; and • be displayed on opposite sides or front and rear.

• All vehicles shall be placarded as per the requirements of the Dangerous Goods Rule and NZS 5433:2007 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land, Appendix F.

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

EMERGENCY INFORMATION PANEL Tank wagons and bulk containers of portable toilet effluent shall display an Emergency Information Panel containing: • the HAZCHEM code; • the UN number; • the proper shipping name or another name that clearly identifies the nature of the hazard; and • the 24 hour emergency contact number or ‘DIAL 111’

Class placards required for sides and rear of tankwagons.

2X 3373

HAZCHEM

UN No

BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE CATEGORY B IN EMERGENCY DIAL 111 FIRE BRIGADE

THE DANGEROUS GOODS DECLARATION A dangerous goods (DG) declaration must be carried when transporting portable toilets. The dangerous goods declaration shall identify the dangerous goods and the hazards they present to any person, property or to the environment. The documentation shall detail the nature and quantity of the dangerous goods.

pass over road undulations, change direction, brake or accelerate. It is essential that the load is secure to prevent movement in any direction relative to the vehicle. The vehicle, securing of loads, and all compliance requirements is the responsibility of the driver at all times. ◘

DRIVER DG LICENCING If you’re transporting portable toilets (full or empty), or any other dangerous or hazardous goods, drivers must hold a dangerous goods (D) endorsement on their driver licence. Dangerous goods include substances and articles that have explosive, flammable, toxic, infectious or corrosive properties. They also include containers that have held dangerous goods.

LOAD SECURITY Portable toilets should be securely loaded on a vehicle, and restrained to prevent movement when vehicles

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COMPANY PROFILE

THE POWER TO KEEP YOUR CUSTOMERS COMING It’s no surprise OMC Power Equipment is fast becoming the leading supplier to the hire industry. With a full range of reliable equipment from leading international brands, they’ve established themselves as a trustworthy agent across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

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ND IT’S NOT JUST OMC’S CLIENTS who are digging their fleet, but their customers too. Manfred Watt, from OMC’s sales team notes satisfaction is so good, his clients have seen an uplift in return customers. ‘Our clients are telling us that customers are coming back time and again to hire equipment, especially from the German made WeberMT range’, a leader in anti-vibration, engine management and compaction meters.

Of course, OMC boast more than compaction equipment. They’re the sole New Zealand agent for the renowned Italian made Cormidi tracked dumpers range, which have been a staple at Kennard’s branches for years and are now gaining traction in the private sector, with the likes of Cowley’s Hire Centres, Waihi

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Hire, HireWays and Upper Hutt Hire all picking them up and seeing a surprising number of small excavator users hiring them with small excavators.

OMC are also the industry favourite for USA power houses BOB-CAT and Ryan. Bobcat Zero Turn ride-on mowers and Ryan Turf renovation equipment, including sod cutters, dethatchers and aerators have all recently been added to their arsenal, which Manfred says offers their clients a lot more choice, something HireKING and Smiths Hire in Christchurch have already seized upon.

It’s fair to say that with their diverse and reliable range of power equipment, OMC don’t just offer a range they can stake their reputation on, but one their clients can too. ◘

Leading supplier to the hire industry.

We stake our reputation on these brands so you can too.

Compaction equipment Made in Germany

Turf renovation equipment Made in the USA

Zero turn mowers

Tracked dumpers

Made in the USA

Made in Italy

Contact us to see the full range.

0800 662 769 | sales@omc.net.nz | omcpowerequipment.co.nz

PRODUCT PROFILE

AES SPECIALISE IN HEAVY DUTY WATER BLASTING EQUIPMENT AES Water blasters import & manufacture a robust range of electric, petrol & diesel powered water blasters and hot/steam cleaners at their East Tamaki factory.

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HE ELECTROBLAST 100/9 single phase electric water blaster features a 4 pole (1440 rpm) low speed heavy duty motor & UDOR crankshaft driven pump with brass head & solid ceramic plungers. This 9 L/min unit draws exactly 10 amps so can be hired out with confidence. It is supplied on a portable chassis with a detachable handle enabling it to fit in the boot of a small car.

The Tornado range feature genuine Honda petrol engines with a 3 year warranty, a reduction gearbox or coupling drive and Udor crankshaft driven pump. Most popular sizes in the Hire industry are the 2000 psi @ 15 L/

min, 3000 psi @ 15 L/min and 3000 psi @ 19 L/min. A heavy duty gun and lance, 10 or 12 meter wire braided hose and strong New Zealand made chassis with pneumatic wheels & detachable handle complete the package.

An extension of the Tornado range is the AES Trailer mounted petrol or diesel powered water blasters which are available in a variety of engine/ pump outputs and a AES 250, 500 or 750 litre water supply tank. The strong New Zealand built single axle hot dip galvanized chassis features chequer plate guards, 12-24 volt LED lights and wind up jockey wheel. These chassis is supplied with a 5 year warranty. The

E L B A T A E B UN PARTS BACK UP

most popular sizes in the Hire industry are the 3000 psi, 19 L/min unit which is coupled to a Honda GX390 electric start engine via a 2:1 reduction drive, and the 3000 psi, 32 L/min unit which is driven via a belt or reduction gear-box drive to the Honda GX630 twin cylinder petrol engine or a Yanmar 3-clyinder water cooled diesel engine. Both the Honda and the Yanmar engines are fitted with an hour meter which takes the guess work out of service intervals.

AES are the Sole Importers of Udor Plunger pumps for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. ◘

Over 30 electric and petrol powered versions to choose from, or we custom build to your requirements

SPARE

PORTABLE OR TRAILER MOUNTED Petrol or diesel powered Udor ceramic plunger pumps New Zealand made.

ARVEN SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS 1 & 1/4Ó, 1 & 1/2Ó or 2Ó Outlets Output to 700 L/min.

HOT AND STEAM CLEANERS 230v, 400v electric or self contained with diesel engine.

FREEPHONE:Ê0508Ê78Ê78Ê78ÊÊ|Êwww.aesblasters.co.nz Email: alan@aesblasters.co.nz | Address: 46 Sir William Ave, East Tamaki, Auckland

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We’re right behind New Zealand’s leading hire companies.

In fact, with our extensive range of quality, innovative, high-performance trailer components that’s exactly where you would expect to find us.

CM Trailer Parts have a proven history of designing and supplying quality trailers parts and components to the light trailer building industry in New Zealand that are constantly reviewed and modified to ensure, robust and safety-compliant performance EVERY TIME. When your business relies on quality, performance and safety as much as ours does, insist on using CM Trailer Parts.

Give our sales team a call today. We’re right behind you.

15 Range Street, Ashburton 7740 New Zealand. Phone 03 308 9918

www.cmtrailerparts.co.nz

PRODUCT FOCUS

SNORKEL COMPACT ROUGH TERRAIN SCISSOR LIFTS Designed to handle the toughest terrain and jobsite conditions, Snorkel™ produces a full-line of compact rough terrain scissor lifts. Equipped with powerful four-wheel drive, these scissor lifts are able to handle the tough demands of the rental industry, where they can be utilised in confined spaces on challenging terrains.

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NORKEL OFFERS five compact rough terrain scissor lift models, including the narrow width Snorkel S2255RT and S2755RT, and the standard width Snorkel S2770RT, S3370RT and S3970RT models. Designed and assembled at the Snorkel manufacturing facility in Levin, North Island in New Zealand, the Snorkel compact rough terrain scissor lift family began with the S2770RT, providing a compact alternative to the large, high capacity diesel twin-deck scissor lifts used on major construction projects.

The Snorkel S2770RT provides a maximum working height of up to 10.23m, from a 1.8m wide chassis, and can lift up to 580kg. Following success with this model, Snorkel added two more lifts on the 1.8m wide chassis; the S3370RT which can lift 450kg to a working height of 12.1m, and the S3970RT which can lift 350kg to a working height of 13.9m.

The Snorkel S2255RT and S2755RT were introduced in response to customer demand for a narrower width machine that could be easily transported by contractors using a tandem trailer. Offering a maximum working height of 8.5m, the Snorkel S2255RT has a lift capacity of 420kg from a chassis that is 1.45m wide. The S2755RT offers a maximum working height of 10.4m, and can lift up to 300kg.

Snorkel’s compact rough terrain scissor lifts are designed to be simple, robust and reliable. The Snorkel S2255RT and S2755RT lifts share many features with Snorkel’s existing line of compact rough terrain scissor lifts, the S2270RT, S3370RT and S3970RT, including a 1.2m roll-out deck extension; non-marking high-grip tyres; automatic levelling hydraulic outriggers; an oscillating axle; and a flashing amber light as standard.

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Powered by Kubota diesel engines as standard, all five Snorkel compact rough terrain scissor lifts are also available with a bi-energy power source, for the ultimate jobsite flexibility.

The bi-energy system enables the lift to run on diesel power for working outdoors on rough terrain, then the lift can be switched to battery power for interior fit-out work. Switching to battery power can also help to meet increasing regulations on noise and emissions.

Snorkel compact rough terrain scissor lifts are available from Snorkel New Zealand and come with a five-year structural warranty, plus a two-year warranty for parts and labour as standard. For more information, or to arrange a product demonstration, call +64 (0)6 368 9168 or visit www. snorkellifts.com.

A narrow path to

Snorkel™ S2255RT and S2755RT narrow rough terrain scissor lifts deliver a durable yet portable solution to working at height in confined spaces on challenging terrains. Both models have 4 wheel drive and a Kubota diesel engine as standard, with a bi-energy option available, that can be operated on diesel power outdoors or indoors on battery power with zero emissions.

4x4 ROUGH TERRAIN

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AUTOMATIC SELF-LEVELLING

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Call Snorkel™ on + 64 6 3689 168 or visit THE PERFECT FIT FOR ANY JOB.

*Specifications subject to change without notice. Photos in this advert are for promotional purposes only.

Refer to appropriate Snorkel operators manual for detailed instructions on the proper use and maintenance.

MEDIA

SIX PROVEN TIPS FOR SOCIAL MEDIA SUCCESS Love it or despise it, social media has revolutionised the means by which many successful New Zealand companies now do business.

The digital revolution and widespread use of smart phones has created many new opportunities for those business who choose to embrace change, while leaving behind those who are unable or disinclined to bend to the changing landscape. of traditional newspaper or radio advertising.

Of all the forms of social media advertising available, Facebook has by far the greatest penetration in New Zealand. Around 3 million New Zealanders have a Facebook account, by far exceeding the combined subscribers of the next four biggest media (Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat and Twitter).

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ND THE PACE of change continues to accelerate. According to an Emarketer report, the total amount of advertising dollars spent on social media now exceeds that spent on TV (around $US70 Billion for each in the USA in 2016).

Behind this change is an everyday device: your mobile phone. Inequality in smartphones is now virtually nonexistent: a $200 basic smart phone will now probably do 80- 90% of the functions of its’ $1500 equivalent. With the increase in data availability it’s no wonder that searching, networking and advertising is increasingly focusing on the smart phone, such that it’s not uncommon to watch TV while simultaneously scanning your social media with your phone.

If the pace of change is a bit difficult to comprehend, you might take comfort from the new social media opportunities now available to smaller companies. Small to medium sized businesses can now target their audience and obtain real time measurement of the effectiveness of advertising campaigns for minimal outlay, for a fraction of the cost

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The strength of Facebook lies in its widespread popularity and its elegant logarithms, which help it predict what content most likely appeals to individual users. Accordingly it also provides advertisers with a unique

opportunity to accurately target current and prospective customers, and quickly measure the effectiveness of any campaigns. Setting up a Facebook page for a business is relatively easy.

1. CONTENT IS KING Getting customers to know and like you can be a challenge. It’s important that you post relevant information regularly (ideally at least once or twice a week) and minimal ‘hard sell’ post.

The majority of your Facebook posts should be posts about local events, humorous interludes, and information on new equipment or sharing posts

ARE YOU GETTING YOUR FAIR SHARE?

What can you do?

Use video to attract attention to your website 24/7 and improve business turnover.

Promotional video.

Explain who you are and how your services can help existing and new customers.

You might work harder and have better products than your competitors, but being good at what you do is just not enough.

Get a bigger share today!

Testimonials.

We have been working with the Hire Industry for over 10 years in Australia and more recently in New Zealand. We understand your business and provide friendly, flexible and cost effective video, web and online solutions to help you grow.

New equipment and services.

Contact Jon Burke Mobile: +61 439 860 258 Email: jon@jon-burke.com

Get your customers on camera using your gear and talking about how you have helped them get their jobs done better.

Create short videos on how your equipment or services can add value to your customers and save them time and money.

Safety training.

Make interactive videos to keep your people safe while working around hazardous tasks or equipment.

“Jon’s knowledge of the rental industry is extensive and invaluable. Underpin this with Jon’s creative flare, attention to detail, and professionalism and you have the perfect partner for those in the Hire industry.”

Phil Tindle, CEO, HIANZ

PRODUCT PROFILE

that you think your Facebook followers might be interested in. Post advertising equipment or special offers shouldn’t account for more than 25% of your total posts, especially while you are building your audience. Your Facebook page should not be the place for angry rants, political statements or explicit language, unless of course you especially want to depict your organisation as angry, extremist or foul mouthed. You should think about your Facebook page as your virtual shop counter, and that you are simply having a casual polite conversation with your customer.

Always include interesting comment 2. A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS, A VIDEO A MILLION. There are a few websites which provide an excellent source of stock photos (see Pixabay) but local photos will be more attractive to your audience. Try and take photos from the same height as your subject (a photo of a new lawn mower look better at knee height than from a birdseye view) and ensure there are no visual distractions in the background. Always frame your photo and leave plenty of room around the edges to crop the picture.

3. SOME SMART GRAPHIC DESIGN

The Facebook community is becoming more discerning and video content is now gaining prominence. Facebook offers the opportunity to create a video slideshow using up to 10 pictures, which is more eye catching. A well-executed video from your mobile phone is also suitable for Facebook posting, especially if you can provide captions.

An Australian website Canva (www.canva.com) offers free cloud-based graphic design including an option to create Facebooks posts automatically sized to the correct dimensions. It also allows for the inclusion of company logos and custom colours. Canva can also provide stock photos for US1.00 each.

Of all the obstacles of social media, obtaining enough high quality photos or videos is perhaps the biggest challenge.

4. SHORTEN THE LINK

Unique Australia Business Opportunity Multi-brand hire, sales and service dealership for sale Highly respected, profitable and successful independently owned and operated hire, sales and service multi brand equipment distributor for sale.

Located in an economically stable and diverse northern industrial region of Australia.

The current owners have operated the business for 10 years and hire, sell (new and used) and service top tier Industry leading material handling equipment, construction, farming and agricultural brands through long term distributor agreements. Its diverse product range offering has allowed the business to partner with a number of the region’s top private, publicly listed companies and Government bodies.

The business operates from owned premises with available space to expand with the expected regional growth and development.

Please Contact:

CJ Business Development Solutions

carl.smith@cjbds.com.au

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The www.bitly.com website is excellent for shortening website addresses, and can be customised to include the abbreviation of your company name. Bitly also provides a quick comparison between various links to show which posts are the most popular.

5. CALL TO ACTION Your Facebook posts should always include a ‘call to action’ such as ‘click here for more information’ or ‘call us now to make a booking’. If you have done your job well, the viewer will be excited and want to buy immediately.

6. PROMOTE YOUR FACEBOOK POSTS Facebook affords you the opportunity to specify an audience depending on several factors, but perhaps most importantly within a set distance of your business. You can specify interests, such as DIY or gardening, or occupations such as building and construction. Posts should run for 2-3 days, with a cost of only a few dollars per day, depending on the size of your desired audience. Calculate a monthly budget and stick to it. A monthly budget of $100 - $300 for a small – medium sized hire business is probably a good ball park starting point.

Digital Media marketing should be attempted on a ‘suck it and see’ basis to work out what types of posts are most appealing to your target audience. Within a few weeks both positive and negative trends should start to appear and you’ll soon be well attuned to your target audience. ◘

PORTABLE PA SYSTEMS For Weddings, Funerals, Sports, Meetings...

Indoor and Outdoor Use Battery and Mains Operation Lightweight, Powerful, All-in-one PORTABLE PA SYSTEM CHALLENGER 1000-D (BD) The best sounding system in New Zealand by far!

The Challenger 1000D is a battery and mains operated wireless PA system for indoor or outdoor use, portable enough to take anywhere with high quality sound that will cover hundreds of people. (includes USB digital recorder built in) Order the standard package C-1000D (incl Bluetooth player and one wireless mic, Speaker stand and a microphone stand) for $1899+gst, including freight to your door.

(The RRP is $2700+gst)

Also expandable - Add more wireless mics. Add wireless extension speakers (either by cable or our repeater system) There are plenty of other options available so call us now to find out more.

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PORTABLE PA SYSTEM – FOCUS 505 (U0PB) Must be the best compact wireless portable PA in the world!

The Focus range is suited to groups indoors or outdoors up to about 50-75 people.

This complete all-in-one PA system operates via mains or built-in rechargeable batteries.

It includes the option to fit a second wireless mic receiver, and has a bluetooth receiver and USB socket for MP3 playback and recording.

Focus 505 with Bluetooth receiver, digital recorder, one wireless mic, carry bag, speaker stand and microphone stand is $1149+gst, including freight to you.

We have many other configuration options so please call us now to find out more.

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LOUD HAILER ER-55S Loudhailer/Megaphone (with Siren) $100+gst each (batteries included).

Pistol Grip loudhailer, 25 Watts RMS with loud built-in siren.

LECTERN Includes microphone, light and built in speakers T-6236 All-in-one sound system – sleek looking, with powerful, clear sound - only $599+gst when you mention this ad. (rrp $868+gst).

Includes line-in for iPod or laptop sound, and line-out so you can connect to other equipment. Not battery powered like our other portable systems, but very professional and easy to use.

Edwards Sound Systems Ltd • 68 Walls Road, Penrose, Auckland Ph (09) 571 0551 or 0800 4 edwards • www.edwardsnz.co.nz sales@edwardsnz.co.nz Ask for Jamie or Will

PRODUCT PROFILE

HUGE OUTREACH SETS SPIDER LIFTS APART Recognised as providing the benchmark for the industry the range of Spider Lift self-propelled elevated work platforms combines greater height access with the added advantage of being track mounted for versatility and portability.

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HAT SETS THE SPIDER LIFT EWP apart however is that it has a working height which can be anywhere between12.99 metres for the smallest model and up to 32.40 metres for the largest. This appeals to a wide range of applications particularly as the large 2-man platform can rotate to its fullest extent in either direction depending on the model.

With its huge outreach, yet super compact dimensions there’s just nowhere this Spider Lift EWP can’t go. The extra-long self-leveling stabilisers make it ideal for steep terrain, difficult to access applications and tall, hard to prune trees. The stabilising legs

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have narrow and wide settings allowing the units to be used in very tight places.

A variable track width provides additional stability when the Spider Lift is in motion.

Benefits for the operator include superior noise reduction and greater visibility. Remote controls on some models also allow the operator to control the machine from within the basket as well as from the ground. The platform can be quickly and simply detached with the removal of a single pin when required to access narrow places.

The Spider Lift EWP reduces down, once the tracks are retracted, to a super compact size.

The lightweight Spider Lift is simply transported on a trailer and can actually be set up for the next job to save time before unloading For more information contact Youngman Richardson & Co Ltd 09 443 2436 or for South Island enquiries, 03 341 6923. ◘

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NEW HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL 6, 9, 14hp, vertical and horizontal models Five trailed models Two 3pt linkage models

Passed re gulatory inspection s and meets ess ential health and safety requireme nts

Adjustable legs for stable working platform Fully galvanised Hydraulic lifters for 9 and 14hp models

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Horse floats Specialist trailers

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Trailers made to order

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ADVERTORIAL

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2017 - SUPPLIERS WEBSITE DIRECTORY Below is a list of companies who supply equipment, products or services to the Association.

We ask that members support these businesses when you are looking to purchase core products for your hire companies.

AB EQUIPMENT LTD http://www.abequipment.co.nz

ENDRAULIC LIMITED http://www.endraulic.co.nz

OPERATOR SOLUTIONS LIMITED http://www.operatorsolutions.co.nz

ACCENT TOOLS LTD http://www.hitachipowertools.co.nz

ENGINEERING & COMPRESSOR SERVICES LIMITED http://www.aircompressors.co.nz

PARKLAND PRODUCTS LTD http://www.parkland.co.nz

ACCESS SPECIALTIES LTD http://www.accessspecs.co.nz AES WATER BLASTERS http://www.aesblasters.co.nz ALLIGHT SYKES http://www.allightsykes.com/ ALLOYFOLD http://www.alloyfold.co.nz ANCRA NEW ZEALAND LIMITED http://www.ancranz.com BASEPLAN SOFTWARE PTY LIMITED http://www.baseplan.com BAYTEX A DIVISION OF STRUCTURFLEX LTD http://www.baytex.co.nz BOS NZ LIMITED http://www.bosnz.co.nz BRENT SMITH TRAILERS LTD http://www.brentsmithtrailers.co.nz/ C B NORWOOD LTD http://www.kubota.co.nz CABLE PRICE (NZ) LIMITED http://www.cableprice.co.nz CALIBRE ENTERPRISES LIMITED http://www.equiptec.co.nz CANTERBURY TRAINING & CONTRACTING http://www.ctc.net.nz CENTRAL FORKLIFTS LIMITED LOWER HUTT http://www.centralgroup.co.nz/ CLARK EQUIPMENT NEW ZEALAND LTD http://www.clarkequipment.co.nz CM TRAILER EQUIPMENT LIMITED http://www.cmtrailer.co.nz DIGGA NZ LIMITED http://www.digga.co.nz DITCHWITCH NZ LIMITED http://www.ditchwitchnz.com DOHERTY ENGINEERED ATTACHMENTS LTD http://www.dohertydirect.net ELEV8 AUSTRALIA PTY LTD http://www.elev8australia.com ELEVATED ACCESS NZ LIMITED http://www.elevatedaccess.co.nz

EWP TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS http://www.ewptechnical.co.nz FIRE FIGHTING PACIFIC http://www.ffp.co.nz FORMIT SERVICES PTY LIMITED http://www.formit.com.au HAMER LIMITED https://www.hamer.co.nz HANSA CHIPPERS http://www.hansachippers.com HAULOTTE AUSTRALIA PTY http://www.haulotte.com HILTI NEW ZEALAND http://www.hilti.co.nz HIRE KNOWLEDGE LIMITED http://www.hireknowledge.co.nz HIREPOS PTY LIMITED http://www.hirepos.com.au HIRETECH PTY LIMITED http://www.hiretech.com.au H-LINE PTY LTD http://www.hlinestructures.com.au/ HYDRAULINK FLUID CONNECTORS LTD http://www.hydraulink.com ICIB INSURANCE BROKERS http://www.icib.co.nz JLG INDUSTRIES (NEW ZEALAND) http://www.jlg.com KARCHER LTD http://www.karcher.co.nz KERRICK INDUSTRIES LTD http://www.kerrick.co.nz/?

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MAKITA NZ LTD, AUCKLAND http://www.makita.co.nz

WIRTGEN NEW ZEALAND http://www.wirtgen-group.com/ newzealand/en/

MANITOU AUSTRALIA PTY LTD http://www.manitou.com.au

WYATT MACHINE TOOLS LTD http://www.wyatt.co.nz

MIMICO http://www.mimico.co.nz

YOUNGMAN RICHARDSON & CO LTD http://www.yrco.co.nz

NATIONWIDE EQUIPMENT LIMITED http://www.nzeg.co.nz

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