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 (4th Qtr 2017) has been released with updated stats on the construction crane sector.
​Read more ​here
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​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. ​

Take a len's eye look at the 2018 Annual Conference. 
2018 Conference Photos can be seen here
Partners programme Photos can be seen here
Night at the Races can be seen here

Health and Safety at Work Strategy 2018-2028

The planning for the 2018-2028 Health and Safety at Work Strategy has begun and the venues for the consultation process can be found 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.    
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:
  • Crane Users
  • Crane Owners
  • Crane Operators
  • Dogman/Riggers

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

Go to SafeCrane website
The future of light urban crane work
Trailer Mounted Cranes

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.