Northland Forestry Awards - Health and Safety
Summit Forest NZ Ltd sponsored the 'Outstanding Health and Safety Management' award, of which Aztec Forestry Transport Developments was the winner. The nomination was based around the adaptation and inclusion of technology into our vehicles, inductions and training process. This award symbolises the hard work and effort that our contractors do to keep everyone 'home safe, everyday'.
Wood is Good for Kawhia Tamarikis
Aztec, Manulife and Wood is Good went to Kawhia Primary School to deliver the Wood is Good program. What a great day out! the kids loved climbing in and out of the truck, counting logs and honking the horns (which could be heard throughout the town). Fantastic example of a local country school that looks after their Tamariki, and were so welcoming with the mihi whakatau. Thank you to the team at Manulife and Vicky from Wood is Good, as well as the staff, students and community of Kawhia.
Last Rodeo for Rex
Rex and Tina of Central Pine Transport have replaced the old Hino with a 2022 DC16 16 Litre 620hp Scania. There was a lot of thought and planning that went into this vehicle as Rex said "this will be my last rodeo". The new truck comes with Scania Opticruise GRSO905R 12-speed with 4100D retarder; Kraft trailer with Scales & CTI, towing referb 2020 Kraft 4 axle step deck multi bolster. Some of the extras include Scales, CTI, Twin exhaust stacks, 45cm side skirts, XT bumper and the all important Fridge.
Addition for Taiatini Cartage
Tim and Mary Taiatini have added to their fleet! Joining Aztec this month is this Hino 2022 700 4 axel truck and trailer, 48 Tonne.
The truck has been named 'Te Puni' Paying respect to Tim's Dad.
Arohena School - Wood is Good
Getting out into the community is something that we love doing! Sharing our knowledge with young students and helping them understand road safety and also all the different areas of forestry. We were fortunate enough to join forces with the 'Wood is Good' people and Wood Marketing to visit Arohena Primary School. The highlight for the kids was getting up into the cab and having a good honk on the horn!
Scania for West City Bulk Haulage
After joining the Aztec team last year, Wayne and Diane McLaughlin from West City Bulk Haulage are proud new owners of a 2022 Scania R620. Starting work on 4th April after being blessed by local kaumatua.
Wayne and his driver Mark Holmes (previous Aztec contractor) are based in the central region.
Staks Logging
Mike Taranaki joined the Aztec team in August 2021, purchasing Greg Adams (Logways) T659 with Patchell gear and a Patchell 5 axle trailer.
Mike joins us from an illustrious career at JSWAPS and is looking forward to being a successful owner driver with the team.
New Kenworth for Peter!
Aztec director Peter Phillips has gone ALL OUT with his new addition! Shes a beauty to look at, and has been adorned with all the safety and innovation bells and whistles!
Driver Joe Williams will be at the helm of the new addition, looking sharp!
