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News from ATS
Looking for fuel storage tanks?
Winning with ATS Energy
ATS have fuel storage tanks available to be purchased. Tanks can be ordered and delivered on farm in a wide range of sizes to meet your requirements with the tank arriving fully tested and ready for use. We can also now organise leasing of fuel tanks through Ruralco. Contact ATS on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287) to find out more.
Congratulations to Alan Wright and Fiona Keir for each winning a full Farm Energy Audit at the ‘Helping Reduce Your Energy Costs Seminar’ – proudly hosted by ATS Energy and Meridian Energy. The seminar focused on key tools and ways of ensuring you are managing your energy costs efficiently, presented by energy auditor Jim Miller from Millbridge Consulting. He was joined by Mike Roan, Meridian Energy Head of Markets & Production, who gave an insight into the current energy market.
Use your Ruralco Card at Allied
Excise tax refund If you’re a business owner who uses petrol-powered equipment in your operations, you may be entitled to an excise tax refund of up to 69¢ per litre. This includes using petrol powered equipment to: • Move about the land you and your staff work on (i.e. ATV’s used by farmers); • Work the land the equipment operates on (i.e. lawnmowers used by green keepers, hydraladas used by orchardists); • Keep your businesses operating (i.e. builders using generators, chainsaws used in forestry). To lodge a claim to refund fuel excise duty, contact Kerry Aldrich from the NZTA (New Zealand Transport Authority)on 06 953 7021 or 0800 108 809 (Ext 7021), she will advise you on your claim, register your request and ensure you have the correct forms to fill out.
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The Ruralco Card is accepted at all Allied Fuel Stops nationwide. When you fill up at Allied you’ll save 12¢* per litre off the listed fuel pump price. The Ruralco Card is now also accepted at select Allied Service Stations nationwide, use your Ruralco Card and save 12¢* per litre discount at: • Oxford Motor Company • Irwin Motors Winton • Glenthorne Motors Gore • Havelock Service Station • Robbs Garage Roxburgh
ASHBURTON
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97 Burnett St Tel: 03 307 5100 Fax: 03 307 6723 ashburton@ats.co.nz
88 Main St Tel: 03 303 2020 Fax: 03 302 8184 methven@ats.co.nz
68 Elizabeth Ave Tel: 03 303 5440 Fax: 03 303 5430 rakaia@ats.co.nz
PO Box 131, Ashburton Tel: 03 307 5100 Fax: 03 307 6721 ats@ats.co.nz www.ats.co.nz
Abi Rackham from ATS Methven with James Fleming.
DISCLAIMER: All prices are ATS Members’ prices, including GST, and are valid until 30 June 2016 unless otherwise stated or while stocks last. E&OE. All information contained within the In Season is to the best of the author’s knowledge true and accurate. Opinions expressed are those of the author and not of Ashburton Trading Society. Items herein are general comments only and do not constitute or convey advice. This publication is issued as a helpful guide to members.
Taking the guesswork out of farm safety
Help us to keep in touch
Does your farm’s health and safety policy and practises need updating and brought up to standard to match recent legislation changes? Keeping ourselves and our staff safe is a major factor in running our businesses and finding ways to easily manage this while also complying with the new Health and Safety at Work Act can be difficult. ATS want to help take the guesswork out of this task and so it provides members with access to relevant training, including access to your own farm safety manual. Attendees also have the added bonus of being able to apply for a discount on their ACC levies following completion of the training. Upcoming training dates for the one day course are 21 June, 19 July and 23 August, at a cost of $550 (GST and member discount inclusive). Seating is limited so early bookings are advisable. For more information or to make a reservation please contact Peter Jacob on 03 307 5124 or 0800 BUY ATS (289 287), email book@ats.co.nz or reserve your spot online at www.ats.co.nz/farmsafety.
If you have recently moved, please let ATS know so we can keep our database up to date and to make sure you don’t miss out on any important information. To update your details, please contact the Customer Service team on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287).
ATS Instore Days are on the way Preparations for the 22nd annual ATS Instore Days are well underway! Keep an eye out for dates and exclusive specials negotiated just for you by your co-operative. More information will be coming your way soon. For those unfamiliar with the annual two-day event, Instore Days has been described as a mini-field days, and is a great opportunity for you to come along and make the most of some fantastic deals on offer from both ATS Farm Supplies and Ruralco Suppliers. It’s also a great place to catch up with other members, farmers and their families from throughout the central South Island. Don’t forget to bring your Ruralco Card.
Confused with what Ruralco Card does what?
On farm delivery of fuel can save you time and money and through Ruralco, farmers and businesses have saved up to 28¢ per litre off bulk fuel compared to the national pump price during the first few months of 2016 . Through our two distributors Allied Petroleum nationwide or NPD (Nelson Petroleum Distributors Ltd) South Island wide, we can fulfill all of your requirements including lubricants. To arrange bulk fuel deliveries for your farm or business, contact ATS on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287) and start saving. All purchases will be listed on your monthly ATS or Ruralco account. Minimum delivery 500 litres. Terms and conditions apply.
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Check out page 15 which clarifies the benefits you get from each card. Want to order more cards for your account? Simply contact us on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287). Use your Ruralco Card and start saving!
Save on bulk fuel
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Need diesel exhaust fluid? Then ATS can help! With the growth in numbers of modern selective catalytic reduction (SCR) engines, we now stock Alliedblue – a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). Exhaust fluids are needed by these engines to operate at their best, and to treat and reduce nitrogen oxide emissions.
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Save on bulk fuel On farm delivery of fuel can save you time and money, and with Ruralco, farmers have been saving up to 28¢* per litre of bulk fuel. • Have the convenience of fuel delivered to where you need it; • Choose your provider either Allied Petroleum nationwide or NPD (Nelson Petroleum Distributors Ltd) South Island wide; • All purchases listed on your monthly ATS or Ruralco account.
NYMIC ENGINEERING have fuel storage tanks available to be leased for your business. Tanks can be ordered and delivered on farm in a wide range of sizes to meet your requirements, with the tank arriving fully tested and ready for use with a gravity pump or hand pump. TO ORGANISE FUEL STORAGE CONTACT RURALCO’S FUEL SALES MANAGER DON JOSEPH ON
0800 RURALNZ (787 256) To set up bulk fuel deliveries to your farm or business, contact Ruralco on 0800 RURALNZ (787 256) and quote your ATS or Ruralco number from the bottom left corner of your Ruralco Card.
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*No volume limits. Discount as at 1 June 2016 Discount is GST inclusive and may vary depending on pump pricing, conditions apply. Refer to the Ruralco website for latest pricing, updated weekly
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C3 is a highly effective cleaning chemical with 3 different uses. CorreCtion of Dairy Plant GraDe faults C3 can be added to your alkali wash to boost chlorine levels. For correction of grade faults or pre-season washes.
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kills Moss, MoulD anD alGae C3 is great for killing moss, mould and algae on roofs, walls, paths and masonry.
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For more information call your local FIL Area Manager Blake Lissington on m. 027 886 5869 or Freephone 0508 434 569
Win your money back with Skellerup rubberware this season *
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We know moving can be stressful. Our Agribusiness Specialists have been helping dairy farmers take care of their electricity for years. We know moving can be stressful. Our Agribusiness Specialists have been helping dairy farmers take care of their Meridian importance choosing theSpecialists right provider, as an ATS member with Meridian you’ll get: We know understand moving can the be stressful. OurofAgribusiness haveso been helping dairy farmers take care of their electricity for years. -electricity A 12% prompt payment discount on your Meridian electricity bill* for years. Meridian understand the importance of choosing the right provider, so as an ATS member with Meridian you’ll get: -We The convenience ofthe paying your Meridian bill through your ATS account importance ofAgribusiness choosing theSpecialists right provider, as an ATS member with Meridian you’ll get: moving be stressful. have been helping dairy farmers take care of their -Meridian Aknow 12% understand prompt can payment discountOur on your Meridian electricity bill*so for years. -electricity Competitive pricing plans designed to suit your farming needs A 12% prompt payment discount on your bill Meridian electricity - The convenience of paying your Meridian through your ATSbill* account Meridian understandofthe importance ofmoving choosing right provider, so asSpecialists an ATS member Meridian you’ll get: We know can through bethe stressful. Our Agribusiness have been with helping dairy farmers take care of their The convenience your Meridian bill your ATS account -- Competitive pricingpaying plans designed electricity to for suit years.your farming needs Let us take the hassle out of your next move. -- A 12% prompt payment discount on your Meridian electricity bill* Competitive pricing plans designed to suit your farming needs
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WIN with Order 50 or more NAIT tags from Zee Tags and go in the draw to win 1 of 4 $250 ATS Gift Vouchers with a Zee Tags Tool Box*
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Use your Ruralco Card or either Ruralco Mobilcard and save at least
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RURALCO CARD
The Ruralco Card offers great discounts for all your business and family needs. By using a Ruralco Card you: • Save 12¢* per litre off the fuel pump price with no volume limits at Mobil service stations, Allied Fuelstops and listed sites nationwide; • Have access to discounts at over 2,000 local and national suppliers; • Pin security; • All purchases listed on one monthly account.
RURALCO MOBILCARD OFFPUMP PRICE
RURALCO MOBILCARD OFF-NATIONAL PRICE
The Ruralco Mobilcard off-pump price gives you 12¢* per litre discount off the listed fuel price at each fuel outlet. This card is especially beneficial when the pump price is lower than the national average. Plus you: • Have access to the most extensive network of fuel outlets in New Zealand, with over 380 fuel outlets; • The ability to monitor fuel spend by vehicle and set spending limits if required and control over purchases by selecting fuel and oil only or all purchases; • Pin security; • All purchases listed by individual cards on one monthly account.
The Ruralco Mobilcard off-national price gives you 12¢* per litre discount off the average of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch’s fuel pricing. This card is particularly beneficial in high pump price areas. Plus you: • Have access to the most extensive network of fuel outlets in New Zealand, with over 380 fuel outlets; • The ability to monitor fuel spend by vehicle and set spending limits if required and control over purchases by selecting fuel and oil only or all purchases; • Pin security; • All purchases listed by individual cards on one monthly account.
To order any of these cards for your account contact us on 0800 RURAL NZ (787 256). You can hold one or all of these cards on your account.
The Ruralco Mobilcard off national price is identified with the word National on the front of the mobilcard.
Check out the Ruralco website at www.ruralco.co.nz for the most up to date and complete list of fuel suppliers nationwide and their discounts, plus any special discounts organised by Ruralco.
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*No volume limits. Discount current as at 1 June 2016 and is subject to change. Discount is not available at convenience stations or in conjunction with other fuel discount offers excluding pump price offers. The Ruralco 12¢ discount will not be given at point of sale, but provided as a rebate on your monthly statement.
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Timaru
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Fairlie, Geraldine, Pleasant Point, Temuka, Timaru & Twizel
This is just a snapshot of the many great suppliers available for you to use your Ruralco Card at and save. For a full list of suppliers and their discounts head to www.ruralco.co.nz
Don’t have a Ruralco Card? Order one today and start saving
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ARE COMING SOON Two days of exclusive deals for our Cardholders
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