VisionA safe and sustainable crane industry
providing service to our community. MissionTo provide one clear voice, advocating with regulators,
authorities and industry partners to provide a safe and efficient crane industry for our members and our community. Code of EthicsThe Crane Association has a Code of Ethics that members must abide by. That Code of Ethics endorses the professionalism of members of the Association.
The Code of Ethics can be read here NZTA Bridge MapsIndicative crane access maps have been developed by NZTA to identify bridge constraints for information purposes for the crane industry. These will enable crane operators to identify bridge's status when planning routes to and from worksites. They are available on the NZTA Maphub here
Ridley Levitt Bucknall Crane IndexThe latest New Zealand Crane Index (3rd Qtr 2018) has been released with updated stats on the construction crane sector.
Read more here Lobbying and AdvocacyLobbying forms an important part of our role in representing the New Zealand cranes industry. As construction is a large contributor to the national GDP, the value of cranes to the nation means that we punch above our weight as the building and infrastructure sectors are totally reliant on cranes.
We can lobby local and central government as a collective voice and champion policies that allow our members in the crane industry to succeed. |
Members NewsNew Lift Plan for Truck-Loader Cranes and Clash Prevention Agreement on Crane ShopA new truck-loader crane lift plan resource has been added to the Crane Shop to compliment the existing suite of lift plans and a Clash Prevention Agreement for cranes working in close proximity on work sites. Read more here 
The 2018 Annual Crane Conference is over and we look forward to next year's conference to be held at the Marlborough Conference Centre in Blenheim 17th - 19th July 2019. Included in the conference will be a crane display, a trade show and a cruise up the Sounds. Take a len's eye look at the 2018 Annual Conference.
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TODAY’S FUEL SAVINGS Log in or Join to access member fuel discounts
Fuel prices have never been lower since 2010 and with the Association discount added on this means considerable savings across our member's fleets. As a member, you may already have a discount but compare your current savings with the potential savings from the Associations Caltex Fuel Programme. View current and historical fuel prices here |
SafeCrane has been created by the Crane Association of New Zealand (Inc.) to provide guidance on how to create a safe workplace for cranes. Resources are available for:
This website is your one-stop shop for information about cranes Go to SafeCrane website |
Women in Trades
Crane Operator finds her place and continues family legacy
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There’re a few conversations going around about university relevance and the benefits of learning on the job that have school-leavers thinking twice about their options. As an apprentice or trainee, you can land a job in your chosen industry and earn while you learn. There is also no student debt mountain to pay off once your studies are finished.
This is exactly why Rebecca Banks, a 19-year-old crane operator, decided to leave school at 16 and join the family business. “I had no idea what I wanted to do so I really didn’t want to take the big step of going to university and end up regretting it,” Rebecca explains. “My mum works in the office at Banks Engineering and Crane Hire and she needed help, so I decided to leave school and go work until I figured out what I wanted to do.” |
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Banks Engineering and Crane Hire was started by Rebecca’s dad over 20 years ago. While it may seem a big jump from admin to cranes, Rebecca took it all in her stride. “Well, we needed more qualified crane operators," she explains, "so one day my dad just asked me if I wanted to sit my crane tickets and I just went for it.” Keeping the family legacy going, Rebecca operates a five-tonne crawler crane and a 20-tonne mobile crane and has her Dogman ticket and Class Two Load Pilot ticket.
Talking about the first time she hopped in a crane, Rebecca says:
“I was pretty nervous, there's are a lot of factors you have to take into account, there’s a lot of maths that goes into operating a crane. It can be overwhelming in the beginning because there’s a lot to remember, but like any job, once you do it a few times, you get used to it.”
What Rebecca loves most about the role is the variety, “It’s pretty challenging but every single job you go to is completely different, so it’s a forever changing job."
She also enjoys people’s reactions when she gets introduced as a crane operator, “Yeah, there aren’t a lot of female crane operators, so it’s pretty out there and watching their mouths drop is pretty funny, it’s nice to surprise people.”
When asked why she didn’t think twice about getting her crane tickets Rebecca said, “I think it was because when you go to university, you’re not guaranteed to get a job afterwards. However, if you go into a trade, you’re pretty much guaranteed a job. In that sense, it’s way better than going to university, but it depends on what you want to do really.”
Because Rebecca took the time to think about her options, she’s been able to save up while gaining skills and experience. Pretty soon she’ll be in a position a lot of her uni friends will have to wait a bit longer for, “All my friends have horrible debt but in the next year or so I will be looking at purchasing my first home.”
Rebecca is one of the few women in the country that operates heavy machinery on site. She does think there is a stigma against women in trades but feels that if women have confidence in themselves, their work will speak for itself. “The guys on site don’t find it weird having a girl operating a crane. They’re all very patient and helpful, quick to answer any questions I have,” she says.
Rebecca wants to continue working her way up the ranks and move on to the bigger 50 and 90-tonne cranes. She has some advice for women out there looking to enter trades:
“Construction companies I have spoken with have been very encouraging towards women getting into trades because they're generally gentler with the machinery. If you're a woman who wants to get into the industry, you could easily get a job because you're being sought after really.”
Talking about the first time she hopped in a crane, Rebecca says:
“I was pretty nervous, there's are a lot of factors you have to take into account, there’s a lot of maths that goes into operating a crane. It can be overwhelming in the beginning because there’s a lot to remember, but like any job, once you do it a few times, you get used to it.”
What Rebecca loves most about the role is the variety, “It’s pretty challenging but every single job you go to is completely different, so it’s a forever changing job."
She also enjoys people’s reactions when she gets introduced as a crane operator, “Yeah, there aren’t a lot of female crane operators, so it’s pretty out there and watching their mouths drop is pretty funny, it’s nice to surprise people.”
When asked why she didn’t think twice about getting her crane tickets Rebecca said, “I think it was because when you go to university, you’re not guaranteed to get a job afterwards. However, if you go into a trade, you’re pretty much guaranteed a job. In that sense, it’s way better than going to university, but it depends on what you want to do really.”
Because Rebecca took the time to think about her options, she’s been able to save up while gaining skills and experience. Pretty soon she’ll be in a position a lot of her uni friends will have to wait a bit longer for, “All my friends have horrible debt but in the next year or so I will be looking at purchasing my first home.”
Rebecca is one of the few women in the country that operates heavy machinery on site. She does think there is a stigma against women in trades but feels that if women have confidence in themselves, their work will speak for itself. “The guys on site don’t find it weird having a girl operating a crane. They’re all very patient and helpful, quick to answer any questions I have,” she says.
Rebecca wants to continue working her way up the ranks and move on to the bigger 50 and 90-tonne cranes. She has some advice for women out there looking to enter trades:
“Construction companies I have spoken with have been very encouraging towards women getting into trades because they're generally gentler with the machinery. If you're a woman who wants to get into the industry, you could easily get a job because you're being sought after really.”
What the Association Does?The Crane Association of New Zealand Inc is the national trade association for companies that operate or hire cranes and offer ancillary services relating to the crane industry.
The Association acts as a conduit between the members, the regulators and the training providers to provide leadership in crane industry best practice. It facilitates the highest standards of workplace safety, and promotes the premise that all crane operators must be trained, competent and are qualified on the equipment they are operating in the work environment. To achieve this, the association works closely with its members, the government departments and agencies, Industry Training Organisations (ITO) as well as other associations and stakeholders. |
Benefits of MembershipFinancial Members of the Association receive the following benefits:
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Services Our Members OfferOur services include the following:
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Joining the AssociationIf in your business you are using any of the following types of crane or supply the crane industry, then join the association and be recognised as a leader in the industry:
You can find out more about joining the association here. |
