Apr 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Rural contractors have asked that the new Ministry for Regulation be tasked with reducing what they say is a maze of red tape on the regulations surrounding agricultural vehicles. Andrew Olsen, CEO of Rural Contractors NZ, says if one of his members is driving a...
Feb 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
Nov 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
Jun 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
Jun 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
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....
Jun 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Rural contractors deserve to be listened to on safety issues created by new roading developments which don’t allow motorists to pass slow-moving vehicles, says Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard. Opening the Rural Contractors NZ conference in Masterton ...
