Regional forums this year for rural contractors

Rural Contractors NZ will kick off its 2025 roadshows in four centres in June and like the organisation’s conference, attendance will be largely free. The RCNZ Board confirmed the dates and venues at its February meeting. CEO Andrew Olsen says the first roadshow will...

Fatigue campaign launched

Rural Contractors NZ has launched a campaign on the risks of fatigue in their industry. CEO Andrew Olsen says because they work seasonally, drive big machines and face weather and crop timing challenges, rural contractors need to manage fatigue risks. “We are saying...

Harri takes inaugural agrichem applicators award

A 25-year old Waikato man with four years industry experience has taken out the inaugural Nufarm RCNZ Agri-Chemical Applicator of the year award.Harri Moss who is Operations Manager for Spraylink based near Cambridge was announced the winner at the awards dinner at...

Changing of the guard

Three long-serving Rural Contractors NZ Board members stood down at the JuneMasterton conference – and a new President and Vice-President were elected. Waikato’s Helen Slattery has served the board for 12 years with the last three years as its first woman President....

Free conference again for rural contractors

Rural contractors will gather in Masterton in June for their conference – and once again it will be free for them to attend. RCNZ CEO Andrew Olsen says his Board has recently confirmed that the organisation will again provide free registration to members. The...