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 Annual Partners
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Skills Skills helps New Zealanders gain the skills they need for growth and success in their workplace. See more here The latest New Zealand Crane Index has been released with udated stats on the construction crane sector.
Read more here Association Events CalendarEvents in 2017
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2017 Annual Crane Conference
Conference Sponsors
Drivers of mobile cranes exempt from maintaining a logbookThe Land Transport Rule worktime and logbook amendment 2009 was issued on the 1st April 2009 and provides an exemption by vehicle type through inserting an amendment to Clause 4.4 of the Rule by inserting the following subclause:
"4.4(9) The driver of a mobile crane does not have to maintain a logbook. [Note: "Mobile Crane" is a defined term.]" Read the full amendment here |
New Guidance Notes on Crane Stability and Ground PressureThe Crane Association of New Zealand and the Crane industry Council of Australia have jointly produced a guidance paper on crane stability and ground pressure considerations.
Download here |
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Just the Job - Training at the Workface
?Looking at where to start in the crane industry?
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. |
