| 61 Apprenticeships offer career pathways Kaitaia Tractors offers customers a broad array of machinery, parts and service. Sue Russell Ralph and Tina Garvin have proudly been leading northland-based Kaitaia Tractors Ltd since purchasing the business in 2007, though its history extends back many decades before this. Founded by Jack Ward back in the 1950’s and subsequently purchased by long-term employee, Clarence Foster, Ralph and Tina seized the opportunity to take over the busness 15 years ago. In this time, they have continued to grow its product and service offering, keen to supply customers a broad array of machinery, parts and service. “We’re fortunate to have an extensive, purpose built facility located in a prominent position on State Highway 1. Our great location is matched only by the quality of knowledge our experienced team has; they have helped us grow our reputation year on year,” says Ralph. Kaitaia Tractors Ltd has been in its current situation since 2000 when Clarence, realising the original premises weren’t going to future-proof the business, set up the purpose built facility at 169 North Road. Case IH, Kubota, Can Am, Kawasaki, Kuhn and Husqvarna are the core leading brands supplied and serviced at Kaitaia Tractors Ltd and the businesses website at www.kaitaiatractors.co.nz gives comprehensive information about all brands and models available. Our team have extensive experience with all types of machinery, sales, service, spares & repairs. Including in- eld servicing, hydraulic hose, tractors, implements, pumps, sprayers, generators, ATV & SSV vehicles along with handheld power equipment. Continual factory based and industry training keep the team up to date with the latest technologies. The business is doing its bit to ensure those new to the industry have the opportunity to make a career out of their interest in machines by offering apprenticeships. “We’ve trained many local tradesmen over the years which is one way we’ve contributed to the development of the community and supported many other businesses in the area.”. Like many New Zealand businesses, the shadow of supply constraints has had some impact. Ralph says, however, that business of late has been very steady with stock availability and lead-times returning to normal levels. “It’s a family-owned business to begin with and we’ve always put the people of the Far North rst. We work really hard to offer the best products and RURAL SERVICES » Kaitaia Tractors 1996 Ltd brands possible backed up with rst-class service. We’re also consistently grown the product offering to meet demands from many different existing and new farming, horticultural and lifestyle properties in the area.” Kaitaia Tractors Ltd 169 North Road, Kaitaia 09 408 0670 Sales: Richard 027 481 2188 www.kaitaiatractors.co.nz Ralph says he and Tina are both committed to ensuring Kaitaia Tractors Ltd is there for its large cohort of loyal customers and for those new to the district wanting to enjoy the bene ts that come with a company that has been around 70 years and counting. “We think the Far North is a great region to live and work in and Kaitaia Tractors Ltd is there to play its part in ensuring this region continues to grow and thrive.”
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