Rural Contractors hold successful conference

29 June 2015

Rural Contractors hold successful conference

More than 150 agricultural contractors from around the country met in Blenheim, last week, for Rural Contractors New Zealand’s (RCNZ) annual conference.

Rural Contractors New Zealand is the only national association for rural contractors in New Zealand.

Wellsford-based Steve Levet was again re-elected as president of RCNZ, with Southland’s David Kean re-elected vice-president.

Mr Levet says the conference was a great success and discussed a number of issues that are important to the rural contracting sector including: health and safety; employment; immigration and attracting people to work in the industry.

“RCNZ plays an important role as the leading advocate and strong representative of rural contractors engaged in a wide range of activities across the agricultural sector throughout the country.

“The theme for this year’s conference was: “Doing it Smarter” and we had an exciting agenda of relevant and pertinent issues to the rural contracting sector – along with a number of top-line speakers.”

Mr Levet says if rural contractors believe in a united, strong voice talking about and tackling the issues that affect their businesses – then they should be a member of RCNZ.

He adds that any rural contractors interested in joining RCNZ can find out more information on the association’s website: http://www.ruralcontractors.org.nz/ or free phone: 0800 424 266 Meanwhile, St John in Marlborough is better off by more than $22,000 better off – thanks to the generosity of RCNZ members attending its annual conference held in Blenheim.

Steve Levet says as part of the organisation’s annual conference a charity auction is held each year with the proceeds going to St John in the local area. Sponsors provide gifts for the auction and RCNZ members then bid for these with all the money raised donated to St John in the region where the conference is held.

“So with our conference being held in Blenheim this year, that means the $22,500 raised from our charity auction is going to St John in Marlborough,” he adds.

Mr Levet says rural contractors have a great affinity for the work of St John around the country and RCNZ is proud to help support such a worthy and valuable charity that plays a vital role in rural New Zealand.

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