Oct 16, 2019 | Press Releases
Lifting cushions for Nelson ambulances and immersion suits for rescue helicopter staff are among the benefits to emerge from donations made by rural contractors from around the country. At their annual conference in Nelson in June, Rural Contractors NZ held a...
Jun 6, 2019 | Press Releases
RCNZ commissioned economics consultancy Infometrics to assess the rural contracting industry. We were pleased to see it acknowledge this is now a $1.5b sector, employing more than 22,000 people and enjoying robust economic growth. Here’s a snapshot view: Click...
May 14, 2019 | Press Releases
Ireland – often the source of skilled farm machinery operators for rural contractors in New Zealand – is facing even worse shortages. FCI Ireland which represents farm and forestry contractors, has recently written to the Irish Government saying some of its members...
Mar 25, 2019 | Press Releases
With the wine vintage now underway around New Zealand, the organisation representing rural contractors has called on the wine industry to ensure its following sound health and safety practices. Rural Contractors NZ president David Kean says like much other...
Jan 25, 2019 | Careers, Press Releases
The nation’s rural contracting organisation has welcomed the Government’s proposals to make it easier for regions to get workers. Rural Contractors New Zealand president David Kean says last month’s announcement looks like a step if not a leap in the...
Aug 16, 2018 | Careers, Press Releases
When someone learns the skills to drive a big, expensive piece of farm machinery, a whole world of opportunity opens up. As but one example, my son is off to Western Australia again shortly, as our workload here in central Southland eases off with the arrival of...
