ATS Newsbrief October 2014
I have had a couple of questions recently about fuel pricing around how do you know if you are receiving the best possible deal. With so many pricing options and structures offered by different fuel companies it is easy to misunderstand or become confused about the different discounts on offer. Neal Shaw, Group CEO
Below is a break-down of the current fuel pricing available to members.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Farm Safety Training for Members 21 October 18 November
For more information or to RSVP, call 0800 BUY ATS (289 287) or go to www.ats.co.nz/farmsafety
27 October Labour Day
ATS will be closed Monday 27 October. If members have any emergency requirements the duty manager can be reached on 03 307 5100 or 027 487 6865.
Ruralco Card
9¢ off the petrol and diesel pump price (per litre), at Mobil Stations.
Ruralco Mobilcard
9¢off the petrol and diesel pump price (per litre), off Mobil, NPD (Nelson Petroleum Distributors), Allied, and PaknSave sites. (Check the Ruralco website for the latest list of sites).
Culverden Country Fete
Shell
6¢ off the petrol and diesel pump price (per litre) and 10.5¢ off the national price for diesel at truck stops (per litre). Note: Truck stop prices maybe 4.5–5¢ higher than the pump price.
Join us at the ATS marquee for lunch. Don’t forget your Ruralco Card as you’ll need it for admittance.
BP
5¢ off the petrol and diesel National list price (per litre) and 10¢ off the price of diesel at truck stops (per litre). Note: The BP National list price is the average pump price in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch; and the truck stop price sits at 4.5¢ higher than the National list price so the discount in real terms would equate to 5.5¢ off the pump prices.
30 October
31 October & 1 November Ashburton A&P Show
6 November
Caltex
4¢ off the petrol and diesel pump price (per litre).
Geraldine Summer Fete
14 November
Canterbury Anniversary ATS will be closed Friday 14 to Sunday 16 November. If members have any emergency requirements the duty manager can be reached on 03 307 5100 or 027 487 6865. UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS
The Ruralco discount of 9¢ per litre works out to be the best discount for members as there are no other hidden costs or charges to weaken this offer. The possibility of other charges or fees should be taken into account when looking for the best fuel price amongst other fuel companies and you should be aware of such costs as card and transaction fees. It is important to read and understand the details relating to fuel pricing. An example of this is where a fuel supplier might charge a monthly card fee instead of replacement card fees or transaction fees. It may look appealing but it is worth doing the sums to see what the actual costs will be. Transaction fees can be another hidden cost, and could mount up making a perceived discount not so attractive after-all. It is also worth noting that by using your fuel card in conjunction with a service station pump discount you can maximise your savings. If a service station is offering a low price for fuel (sometimes 10–15¢ off normal pump prices, this is occurs regularly in the North Island) you will get this discount at point of sale plus still receive the relevant member discount when you receive your fuel account. ATS and Ruralco are constantly reviewing costs for members and these are updated regularly on our website. We welcome any questions you may have regarding your fuel purchases and we are happy to assist with your enquiries.
7 October
Winchmore Focus Farm A local farm business targets significant performance improvements over the next two seasons. Get involved from the start. For more information contact Juliette.lee@dairynz.co.nz or 021 323 834.
23 October
AWDT First Steps programme: Unlocking the potential in rural women Run by the Agri Women’s Development Trust and supported by Beef+Lamb NZ, this inspirational two-day programme equips rural women with greater confidence to take the next steps. For more information please contact marama@awdt.org.nz.
Is it time to renew your Approved Handler Certificate? How up to date are your Growsafe and Approved Handler Certificates? Make sure you don’t get caught short when it comes time to purchase or apply chemicals. Now is a good time to check the validity of your certificates and if they need renewing, we can help. Please contact Peter Jacob on 03 307 5124 or 0800 BUY ATS (289 287) and he will be able to assist you with the renewal process.
Electronic or posted invoices? We now have the capability to email statements and invoices on the 5th working day of each month. You can now choose to have your invoice sent electronically to avoid any possible postage delays, or to streamline your office management. Hard copies will still be posted out. If you would like to know more about this option please contact ATS Finance on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287).
Do you have an incorrect charge or invoice? Have you checked the price you are paying for your electricity? ATS Energy can provide you with a free no obligation comparison from our energy partners so you can see if there are any potential savings to be had for your home or farm by paying your electricity accounts through ATS. Contact Tracey Gordon today on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287).
ATS Invites you join us at the Ashburton A&P Show ATS would like to extend an invitation to you and your family, to join us at the ATS Marquee for the 2014 Ashburton A&P Show on Friday 31 October and Saturday 1 November. ATS will also be running an ‘ATS GrassHair Man’ competition for the show with great prizes up for grabs. This is a simple kids gardening project and it yields exciting results in about a week. For more information call into any ATS store, visit the ATS Kids page at www.ats.co.nz/atskids or contact ATS on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287).
Telecom rebrands to Spark The rebranding of Telecom to Spark means your Telecom bills look a little different. Payment of your Telecom Landline is now known as Spark Home Enquiries, and Spark Mobile Enquiries is the new name for Telecom Mobile. For more information on this please contact the ATS Finance team on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287) or visit the website at www.spark.co.nz
Ashburton Trading Society Ltd 97 Burnett Street, PO Box 131 Ashburton
A reminder that if you are short-paying your account due to an incorrect charge or invoice in dispute, ATS need to be advised so a deduction in payment to suppliers can be made. Please advise ATS by the 15th of each month by phoning 0800 BUY ATS (289 287).
Caution when exiting ATS car parks There have been a few occasions when customers exiting ATS car parks in their vehicles have had near misses with pedestrians. Please slow down and take care.
Send in your photo for the 2015 ATS calendar ATS produced a special 50th Anniversary calendar for 2013 to celebrate the cooperative’s 50th year. This was a one-time production however we have had much feedback from members wanting the ATS calendar to be annual. ATS are therefore looking into creating a calendar for the year 2015. If you’ve captured a beautiful moment in agriculture throughout the year which you would like to be considered for the 2015 ATS calendar, please send your high resolution photo to marketing@ats.co.nz or for assistance please contact us on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287).
Pre-Season Checks With the busy irrigation season starting, now is a good time to check that you are on the best electricity option for the new season. Call ATS Energy on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287) to have a check done on your electricity account.
Tel 03 307 5100 Fax 03 307 6723 ats@ats.co.nz
RURALCO SUPPLIER UPDATES Please visit www.ruralco.co.nz for information on locations and contact details. Real discounts for real farmers
NEW SUPPLIERS
Blenheim
Kaituna
LYNFORDS FURNITURE 15% off Sealey beds and Danske Mobler furniture range Eden and sale items: Nett
PAMPERS ESCAPE DAY SPA 10% off all services Sale and special items: Nett
Dunedin HYDRAULIC SERVICES AND REPAIRS LTD 20% off Cyclo and Valvoline products at trade prices 10% off Ryco products and hydraulic seals supply LASER ELECTRICAL DUNEDIN 40% off cable 10% off other goods and services Quotes, mileage and labour: Nett LASER PLUMBING DUNEDIN CENTRAL 10% off home heating solutions, goods and services Quotes and labour: Nett LIGHTHOUSE DUNEDIN 7.5% off all retail items Sale items: Nett STIHL SHOP DUNEDIN 5% discount Taieri Amcal Pharmacy 10% discount
Mosgiel STIHL SHOP MOSGIEL 5% discount
Motueka BEETEES MOTUEKA 15% off store wide Sale and special items: Nett
Nelson BEETEES NELSON 15% off store wide Sale and special items: Nett HOUSE OF GIFTS 5% off retail items Sale and special items: Nett NELSON TREE SPECIALISTS 5% off quoted price Free quotes PRICES PHARMACY 5% off retail items Sale, specials and prescriptions: Nett THE APPLE SHED CAFÉ & BAR 5% off total bill Sale and special items: Nett
Geraldine GERALDINE BUTCHERY 10% off all products Sale and specials: Nett MARSDEN ENGINEERING 5% off labour, engineering supplies and steel Quoted, sales and special items: Nett
Gore BIN INN GORE 5% discount Sale and special items: Nett LIQUORLAND GORE 7.5% discount Sale and special items: Nett T & E MOTORCYCLES 7.5% discount Labour, sale and special items: Nett
Invercargill
Richmond LYNFORDS FURNITURE 15% off Sealey beds and Danske Mobler furniture range Eden and sale items: Nett
Rolleston THE ROCK CAFÉ & BAR 7% off food and beverage
Timaru LASER ELECTRICAL TIMARU 40% off selected cable 10% off all materials Mileage and quotes: Nett WORK OUTFITTERS 10% off store wide Sale and special items: Nett
RESIGNED SUPPLIER Plankville, Richmond
DAVID ENSOR MACHINERY 10% off spray parts Quoted pricing on spray equipment and drills
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