All New Zealand Articles

Liebherrs reach new heights in NZ
Liebherr cranes at work on the tallest residential building in New Zealand
What are the latest tower crane projects?
Niamh Marriott reports on some of the latest tower crane projects being carried out on sites around the world
SMW’s Sarina Crane deal called off
Volatile conditions in the mining and infrastructure markets given as reason for abandoning engineering company SMW Group’s proposed acquisition of Sarina Crane Hire
Preston Rentals expands into crane sector
Preston Rentals now offers a SuperCrane fleet of mini crawler cranes for rent at its US locations
Almac appoints Pacific manager
Longstanding access and rental professional Bob Mules starts in his new role today in Australia 
New Zealand stops all but ‘essential’ construction
Government of New Zealand provides clear guidance of what it considers to be essential construction work
Kennards makes management changes
The rental company has announced a number of senior leadership changes across Australia and New Zealand
New Zealand gets first GTC-1200 crane
Contractor Fulton Hogan takes delivery of 120 tonne capacity Tadano crawler crane for remote dam project
First Liebherr MK in New Zealand
Hi Lift Cranes holds celebration event for the handover of a MK 88 Plus mobile construction crane
TRT launches 28 tonne P&C crane
The Tidd PC28 is a new 28 tonne capacity articulating pick and carry from TRT in Australia
​Angus Kennard to speak at IRC
Angus Kennard, Kennards Hire CEO, confirmed as a keynote speaker at International Rental Conference 2019
Liebherr acquires Morrow Australia and New Zealand
Morrow Equipment’s presence in Australia and New Zealand has been bought by Liebherr
Kennards achieves health and safety certification
The company’s entire network in Australia and New Zealand is now certified to the AS/NZS 4801 standard. 
Easy Lift starts up in New Zealand
Italy-based Easy Lift enters New Zealand market with new dealer and receives AU/NZ regulation certification
Kennards opens New Zealand branch
New Hornby location for Kennards following acquisitions of Johnsons Hire and Stella Hire
Skyjack expands Australian facility
The new build encompasses 3,500 square meters of internal space and measures five times larger than their previous location.
New Zealand agent for Raimondi Cranes
Raimondi expands global presence by appointing Heavy Lift Designs as exclusive distributor in New Zealand
Wacker’s record figures
Wacker Neuson raises revenue forecast after good second quarter, and reports improved profitability