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What class of Driver Licence do you need for your next hire?

We aim to make it easy for you to pick up your machine hire. If you’re hiring a truck we’ve specified exactly which type of lice...View Full Story

Tyre maintenance tips

In the latest article in our Equipment Maintenance series we take a closer look at tyres and explore how you can look after your mac...View Full Story

How to maintain and service your machine.

If you choose to purchase a machine for your business; it’s important to protect your investment. Proper servicing and maintenance...View Full Story

Advice | Equipment | Toolbox

Maintain your air conditioning system for a cooler Summer

Hawke’s Bay has a reputation for sunshine and that’s no surprise with an average 2000 sunshine hours a year. While most people l...View Full Story

Advice | Toolbox

Keeping cool and efficient in the Summer heat

In the latest in our Business Toolbox Health and Safety series, we share some highlights of the steps that WorkSafe and SiteSafe adv...View Full Story

Advice | Toolbox

Can your machines handle the Hawke’s Bay heat?

Hot weather can have a damaging impact on any machine. That’s why it’s important to take steps to protect your machinery from th...View Full Story

Quick guide to good truck maintenance

Want great tips for looking after your truck, all in one place? Take a look at our 10 step guide to truck maintenance, from your Haw...View Full Story

Equipment | Toolbox

Tips to make securing your truck load safe and easy

Hiring a truck is a great way to transport a large load to where you need it to be. Some loads are more stable than others. It helps...View Full Story

A closer look at the need for PPE

The fifth article in our Business Toolbox series takes a look at Personal Protective Equipment. As businesses, we’re all responsib...View Full Story

Advice | Toolbox

Grease: the key to looking after your digger

The Allways Hire Business Toolbox is a series of articles on topics that are important to our customers and their businesses. Our Eq...View Full Story

Be safe and healthy at work with help from WorkSafe

In the third blog in our Safety At Work Series we take a look at the WorkSafe website and some of the information it provides to hel...View Full Story

Tips to take care of your machine’s battery

In the second article in this series we talked to Steve Neithe from The Battery Doctor (06 878 2828) to get some top tips on how to ...View Full Story

How can I protect my employees with drug and alcohol test...

As employers, we’re all responsible for keeping our people safe. The rules we put in place can protect our teams from physical and...View Full Story

Industry News

Industry News Update October 2025

Our seasonal roundup of the Industry News that affects our Hawke’s Bay community and the industries in which we work.

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Advice

Blocked Drains and Burst Pipes: Why a Water Jetter Is Your First Call

Downer NZ is using the versatile 2000L Water Cart/Jetter from Allways Hire for proactive culvert maintenance in Waipā, with great results.

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Case Studies

The Best Digger Attachments for Winter Trenching and Drainage Work

Downer NZ is using the versatile 2000L Water Cart/Jetter from Allways Hire for proactive culvert maintenance in Waipā, with great results.

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