Jun 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
A new President, vice-President and CEO have taken the helm at Rural Contractors NZ after an annual conference concluding last night which highlighted compounding challenges in meeting capacity constraints which are likely to impact on some farmers and crop...
Mar 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
An urgent need for rain is the most pressing issue seen by rural contractors. The March meeting of the Rural Contractors NZ Board heard from members about dry conditions affecting areas from Northland to central Otago. Wanaka-based representative Richard Woodhead says...
Feb 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Rural contractors say red tape obstructing access to overseas workers By Sally Round and Riley Kennedy of RNZ. The rural contracting industry says red tape means they can’t make the most of some overseas workers who’ve been allowed into the country. Last...
Apr 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
RCNZ CEO spoke to broadcaster Sarah Perriam on what the COVID-19 lockdown was meaning for rural contractors. Listen to the podcast here. Or watch the video below
Feb 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
David Kean, President, Rural Contractors NZ Rural contractors are a vital aspect of the primary sector – a $1.5b industry. How does your organisation fit into the picture? Rural Contractors NZ is the national body and we have more than 500 members spread from...
Feb 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Southland Times October 2019 It used to be that a day’s haymaking was followed by a beer or two, sometimes at the local pub. But the gradual loss of country pubs is part of increasing isolation for farmers is being seen – and now addressed – by rural contractors....
