Purpose

The Crane Association of New Zealand paves the way for our members and the wider crane industry to run thriving businesses.

Vision

CANZ aims to lift the standard of the New Zealand industry by bringing the crane community together. We lead the way by providing solutions, advocacy, and resources for our members. Working together for the crane industry of tomorrow.

Crane Conference 2022

CLAUDELANDS ARENA • HAMILTON • 27th - 29th OF JULY 2022

The Crane Association of New Zealand is bringing together the kiwi crane industry, under one roof, for the annual conference.

Registrations NOW OPEN

Crane Association Partners

Official Partners of the Crane Association of New Zealand

We ​collaborate with business partners to bring to our members cost savings and technical specialist opportunities to enhance their businesses

The Crane Association works with partners to help our members run thriving businesses.

​Click below to learn more about how our partners can help you.

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What does the Crane Association of New Zealand do?

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.

If you would like to get involved, join us by becoming a member!

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CANZ FAQs

Frequently asked questions that may answer your query.

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Thinking of becoming a crane operator?

Awesome! We’ve got the info you need right here.
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Crane operators love working with heavy machinery, working in teams, and have good hand-eye coordination. If this sounds like a great way to spend your working day, you could have a bright future as a crane operator.

Work outdoors instead of being stuck in the same office all day. As your career grows, you’ll have more freedom and flexibility in your schedule to fit in more time for the things that matter, such as family, hobbies, and interests.

To learn more, select our training webpage.

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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.
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The Code of Ethics can be read >> here 

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Lobbying and Advocacy

Lobbying is an important part of the Association's role, supporting members and the wider crane industry to function safely and efficiently. 

The construction sector contributes significantly to New Zealand's GDP and the majority of construction projects rely on cranes being available.  The importance of cranes to the construction sector amplifies our voice and allows us to effectively lobby local and central government.  

Current Lobby and Advocacy Work

WorkSafe NZ

• Licencing of High-Risk Occupations
• PECPR (Pressure Equipment, Cranes and Passenger Ropeway Regulations 1999)​ replacement

RoVE: Reform of Vocational Education

• Working with Skills NZ and TEC to understand the new training framework and how this will impact the crane industry 

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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.

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

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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.

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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

View the member directory

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Disclaimer

​While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this document is complete and accurate, the Crane Association of New Zealand Inc does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information or that this information is suitable for use in every situation. The Association, and its directors and officers, do not accept any responsibility or liability arising directly or indirectly from or in conjunction with your use or reliance on this information, or from any omission in the information.