About Us
Becoming a member of Rural Contractors New Zealand adds a lot of value and benefits to your contracting business. From deals and discounts with associate partners, to advice and a business listing on our website. RCNZ supports its members to navigate workplace operations as a rural contractors. For advice, consultation, or general queries contact us today. Contact details are listed below, or fill out our contact form and we’ll get back to you.
Our Purpose
RCNZ represents rural contractors providing services to farmers, councils and rural communities from Kaitaia to Southland.
We are a voice for our members – and for the rural communities we serve.
We oprovide the assurance that we are connected to other kindred associations and collectively across issues that matter.
Our Key Activities
Supporting Training
Supporting training offered to Rural Contractors in New Zealand
Gaining Approval to Import Skilled Workers
We gain approval to import skilled machinery operators
Monitoring Chemical Spray Requirements
We track the health & safety requirements for chemical spraying
Input to Transport Rules for Farm Machinery
Offering input into the rules for transportation of farm machinery
Our Staffing
RCNZ operates with a chief executive officer– Andrew Olsen part-time communications advisor – Brendon Burns and part time financial support – Shelley Lancastar
Contact Andrew to discuss anything on your mind other than communications or media matters which are directed to [email protected]
Premium Partners
Rural Contractors New Zealand is proud to host these Premium Partners. Click to view their products and services.
More of Our Partners
The Rural Contractors New Zealand Board
RCNZ's board comprises eight members, elected annually, to represent four zones. Zone 1 is north of northern Taranaki across to northern Hawkes Bay. Zone 2 is south from there to Wellington. Zone 3 is north of Oamaru. Zone 4 is south of Oamaru.
Brendon Burns
Communications Advisor
For comment or information from RCNZ, contact Brendon
027 430 5501
RCNZ Zoning
Rural Contractors New Zealand exists to provide benefits for its members and to represent at a local and national lebel, the interest of the rural contracting industry. The very diverse nature of the rural contracting industry means that the association has a very wide coverage, both geographically and in the services provided.
Each of our zones holds its own meetings to bring members up to date and also an AGM where two board members are elected – if not already elected by postal ballot.
The country is divided into four zones:
Zone 1
Upper half of the north island, seperated from zone 2 by a line between north Taranaki and North Hawke’s Bay
Zone 2
Lower half of the north island, seperated from zone 1 by a line between north Taranaki and North Hawke’s Bay
Zone 3
Upper half of the south island, seperated from zone 4 by a line across the south island from Oamaru
Zone 4
Lower half of the south island, seperated from zone 3 by a line across the south island from Oamaru
