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Vision

A safe and sustainable crane industry

​providing service to our community.

Mission 

To 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 Ethics

The 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 Maps 

Indicative 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 Index

The latest New Zealand Crane Index (3rd Qtr 2018) has been released with updated stats on the construction crane sector.
​Read more here

Lobbying and Advocacy

Lobbying 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.    

Current Lobby and Advocacy Work

WorkSafe NZ
The Health & Safety in Employment Regulations 1995
Pressure Equipment, Cranes and Passenger Ropeway Regulations 1999
Approved Code of Practice for Cranes 2009 Update 
Licencing of High Risk Occupations
Immigration NZ 
Temporary Work Visa reform
Aligning immigration with employment and skills on a regional basis
Discussions on use of the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Statistics NZ Standard Classification of Occupational Codes (ANZSCO) as basis for Skills Short Lists
Statistics NZ 
Moving from ANZSCO to ARIA (a concept and classification management system) 

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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:
  • Crane Users
  • Crane Owners
  • Crane Operators
  • Dogman/Riggers

This website is your one-stop shop for information about cranes

Go to SafeCrane website

CANZ Office - where we are.


Members News

Skills Job Match

If you are looking for a crane operator or dogman trainee, a free new service is available to help you find one called Job Match!
 
With the growth in the construction sector, Industry has asked for this service to be offered, and this is provided by Skills (the Industry Training Organisation) in the Specialist Trades area of Cranes, Electrical; Plumbing, Gasfitting & Drainlaying; Roofing; Scaffolding; and Electronic Security.
 
If you have a successful way to find trainees, Job Match is not here to replace that – but if needing help, Job Match will do their best to match a trainee to you to employ and train. 
If this is of interest to you download the employer 
registration form (it’s an interactive PDF, so type in, save it and email it to jobmatch@skills.org.nz ).  Where it says ‘Apprentices’, of course, ‘Trainee’ applies to you!
 
If you’ve any queries please contact jobmatch@skills.org.nz or 0508 SKILLS (0508 754 557) or find out more about Job Match here.
 
  
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Jobs for Dogmen and Crane Operators

Looking for a job in the New Zealand crane industry then check out our job portal here

New Lift Plan for Truck-Loader Cranes and Clash Prevention Agreement on Crane Shop


A 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 

Small Businesses at risk because of Unilateral Deferred Payment Practices

Many small businesses are being financially penalised by the practice of some large corporates not paying their invoices for 90 days plus. Known as Unilateral Deferred Payment, this practice puts small businesses at risk of going under due to cash flow. The Government is going to consult soon on creating legal protection for small businesses over this practice. 

​2019 Crane Conference

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​We look forward to seeing you at this 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, and a trade show. 
​ Thanks to our sponsors. View them here


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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 



Operator Shortages and Training Pathways for School Leavers

The following was aired on New Zealand's TV1 news on Friday 11th January 2019 

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 Membership

Financial Members of the Association receive the following benefits:

  • Up to date information on changes or additions to legislation, regulations and  to Approved Codes of Practice
  • Advocacy on behalf of members and the wider industry
  • Input into consultation on national, regional and local policy matters
  • Inclusion in the online industry directory
  • Negotiated member group purchasing
  • Networking opportunities with industry members
  • Annual Conference
  • An online company profile accessible for updating by the member 
  • Contractor Magazine
  • News Brief – the Association online newsletter
  • Advice on crane and business issues
  • Mediation on behalf of members
  • Free monthly Contractors magazine and quarterly Dispatches newsletter

Services Our Members Offer

Our services include the following:
  • Access Equipment Hire
  • Access equipment sales and service
  • Advanced Riggers
  • Construction (Building)
  • Construction (Civil)
  • Consultants
  • Contract personnel suppliers
  • Cranes and equipment sales and service
  • Crawler Crane Hire
  • Demolition
  • Drilling (Foundation)
  • Drilling (Well)
  • Dry Crane Hire
  • Engineering
  • Engineered Lift Planning
  • Finance and insurance
  • Heavy Transport
  • Hiab Transport
  • Mechanical and electrical services
  • Mobile Taxi Crane Hire
  • Piling and Foundations
  • Planning and Resources
  • Precast Concrete Fabrication
  • Riggers and Dogmen
  • Rigging equipment sales and service
  • Safety equipment sales and service
  • Safety Inspection Services
  • Steel Fabrication (Industrial)
  • Steel Fabrication (Stainless)
  • Steel Fabrication (Structural)
  • Steel Supply
  • Term Crane Hire
  • Tower Crane Hire
  • Training and Assessing

Joining the Association

If 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:

  • Carrier mounted
  • Truck Loader
  • Materials Handler
  • All Terrain
  • Rough Terrain
  • Crawler
  • Tower
  • Gantry
  • Telehandler


You can find out more about joining the association here.
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