Business Rural North Autumn 2026

70 | Keeping our agricultural backbone strong Aqualine Contractors have evolved with Hawke’s Bay’s rural sector. Kelly Deeks Aqualine Contractors continues to play a crucial role in keeping Hawke’s Bay’s agricultural backbone strong, providing the specialist trenching, drainage, and earthmoving services local farmers and growers rely on to keep their operations moving. The long-standing Hastings business has supported the region for more than 50 years, combining three generations of family knowledge with an ongoing commitment to innovation and high-quality workmanship. Water reticulation is Aqualine’s heartbeat. RURAL SERVICES » Aqualine Contractors Rowan Campbell 027 253 1013 rowan@cmservices.co.nz Campbell Machinery Services 06 878 8622 500 Omahu Road Hastings www.harrispumps.co.nz Your Trusted Water Specialist For all your FarmWater Reticulation & Water Treatment Solutions see us today! We are proud to support Aqualine Contractors The journey began with chain trenching kilometers of pipe, but as demand grew, efficiency became key. The solution? Specialist machinery that works where others can’t. A standout is their quad-track Ditch Witch trencher – ultimate traction on steep slopes, soft soils, and tight spaces. Paired with a vibrating plough for seamless pipe installs and minimal ground disturbance. Plus, a chain trencher attachment tackles open trenching needs, ensuring versatility and precision. Beyond pipes, they install water intakes, spring tapping, tanks, troughs, and full reticulation systems, covering it all. Aqualine Contractors have evolved with Hawke’s Bay’s rural sector, now serving sheep, beef, dairy, horticulture, viticulture, and lifestyle blocks across the region. Partnering with locals like Harris Pumps, they deliver seamless, end-to-end solutions – no delays, just results. Strong relationships means stress-free service for farmers. Reticulated water systems significantly improve animal health by providing clean, fresh water, leading to increased productivity. Studies show cattle drinking from clean troughs gain 23% more weight than those from open dams. This is because clean water boosts feed intake, reduces disease risk, and increases energy for growth. Beyond trenching and reticulation, Aqualine delivers 4000psi drainage jetting for clearing blockages and restoring old networks; orchard ripping with tracked equipment to break wheel ruts, boost soil aeration, and grow healthier trees and vines; precision drainage via laser-controlled trencher for installation under kiwifruit blocks; and a full suite of earthmoving services including tailored solutions for any terrain. Aqualine Contractors is proud to be small, handson, and practical. “We solve problems, do quality work, and make it last.” Clients trust Aqualine to get it right.

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