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Now in its third generation, Newlands Group Limited was founded in 1933 by Bill Newlands. Initially established as an auto-electrical and battery service centre, the business diversified over the decades to include vehicle air conditioning systems.

Filling in pivot ruts and retrieving material from under dairy lane fences has never been easier with Ruralco supplier RutsPlus.com.

For 54 years, ElectraServe has provided comprehensive electrical service to the people of Mid Canterbury. Initially trading as Smith & Church Electrical, the business was founded in 1969. Due to growth, the electrical side of the company was eventually split off, moving to its much more extensive, purpose-built premises on Moore Street, and was renamed ElectraServe in 1997.

If you ask any expert about making time to take a ‘helicopter view’ of your business, they’ll agree it’s a good idea.

Darryl and Kylie Burrowes bought Allen’s Ashburton in 2004. Specialising in liquid waste disposal, they’ve developed a very strong relationship with the rural community around Ashburton, particularly in the dairy sector.

Sparrows is the oldest family-owned apparel store in Australasia. Euan Sparrow is the 5th generation shop owner of Sparrows, which was established by William Sparrow in 1887. Euan runs the store alongside his business partners Richard and Jolene, who bought into the business 12 years ago, still on the same site.

Aakland Chemicals is a family run business, helmed by Steve Glassey, and is proudly 100% kiwi owned and operated since 1997. They provide chemicals, animal health products, stock feed and dairy detergents South Island wide, and pride themselves in their products which they handle from the beginning of the supply chain all the way through to delivery and application on farm. Their on farm reps are an integral part of their business, building relationships and having face to face meetings with tho...