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Chipping In For Charity: Making Log-Splitting Day A Success

Thursday, 19 November 2020, 3:45 pm | Kennards

Many hands made light work when a crew from Kennards Hire teamed up with charity partner Springboard for their annual firewood log-splitting day Snells Beach. The combined team of Kennards Hire team members, Springboard staff, young people, volunteers ... More >>

Log Splitting Day puts the spring into Springboard

Monday, 28 October 2019, 12:45 pm | Kennards

Youth-focused charity, Springboard, and family-owned equipment hire icon, Kennards Hire, teamed up again this week to get ahead of next year’s winter chill with Springboard’s annual log-splitting day. More >>

6 indoor DIY projects to tackle in autumn and winter

Tuesday, 16 April 2019, 12:53 pm | Kennards

We typically think of spring and summer as the time to go on a DIY frenzy and update those neglected areas of the home, but there’s no need to put your projects on hold just because the nights are drawing in and there’s a chill in the air. More >>

KidsCan, North Harbour Rugby And Kennards Hire

Tuesday, 29 January 2019, 12:09 pm | Kennards

The kids of Beach Haven Primary School will be welcomed to the 2019 school year with a completely refurbed school yard thanks to the unique School Buddy programme launched by Kennards Hire in partnership with KidsCan, a national children’s charity. More >>

Double Impact fundraiser springs over $240,000

Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 2:45 pm | Kennards

Leading family-owned equipment hire company, Kennards Hire, has donated $100,000 to youth charity, Springboard. Based in Snells Beach, the organisation will use the donation to continue helping New Zealand’s most vulnerable youth. The gift was ... More >>

Kennards Hire Hamilton Wins Gold

Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 1:16 pm | Kennards

Kennards Hire Hamilton has been honoured with the prestigious Gold Hire Excellence Award by the Hire Industry Association of New Zealand (HIANZ). The branch has been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the hire industry in New Zealand, ... More >>

Kennards for Kids taking hire higher to give KidsCan $45,000

Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 9:26 am | Kennards

Kennards Hire has wrapped up its annual Kennards for Kids charity initiative, with $45,000 raised for KidsCan to support disadvantaged children across New Zealand, and more than $550,000 earmarked for a host of other charitable organisations. More >>

Kennards for Kids Taking Hire Higher to Give KidsCan $45,000

Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 8:59 am | Kennards

Kennards Hire has wrapped up its annual Kennards for Kids charity initiative, with $45,000 raised for KidsCan to support disadvantaged children across New Zealand, and more than $550,000 earmarked for a host of other charitable organisations. More >>

Kennards Hire shuts-up-shop across NZ for Family Day

Thursday, 25 May 2017, 8:57 am | Kennards

Sunday, 21 May was a big day for Kennards Hire. Each and every one of Kennards Hire’s 170-odd branches shut-up-shop for the day, with staff invited to bring their families along to the annual Kennards Hire Family Day celebration. More >>

Kennards Hire settles in Tauranga

Monday, 28 November 2016, 5:31 pm | Kennards

Kennards Hire finds itself quite at home in New Zealand. So much so that they continue to build the family-owned business with the acquisition of Tauranga Hire - its 17th branch in New Zealand. More >>

Kennards Hire Launches Industry First New Website

Friday, 16 September 2016, 3:18 pm | Kennards

Ever had that sinking feeling at 3.00am that you forgot to hire a specialist tool to help you finish off that DIY job? Or the traffic management equipment for next week’s project? Kennards Hire has the solution to that early morning sleepless ... More >>

Kennards online hire makes their customer's job even easier

Friday, 1 July 2016, 9:25 am | Kennards

It has taken a small, dedicated army to build the new website for Kennards Hire which is now officially live and is already making waves in the industry. Using the first live equipment hire platform in New Zealand, customers can now browse, select and ... More >>

Kennards Hire Celebrates Charity Success

Tuesday, 22 December 2015, 1:28 pm | Kennards

Kennards Hire have wrapped up their annual charity initiative, ‘Kennards For Kids’ with better results this year than ever before. Over the two-month campaign Kennards Hire raised over $40,000 for KidsCan children’s charity, bettering last years result ... More >>

Kennards Hire Tips For Preparing Your Home For Festivities

Thursday, 10 December 2015, 1:03 pm | Kennards

As the Summer months roll on, it’s nearly time to get your family and friends together for the festive season. However, after a long winter your home may not be prepared for lots of guests. Kennards Hire New Zealand has prepared some simple tips to get ... More >>

Get the Bach ready with Kennards Hire

Friday, 23 October 2015, 12:54 pm | Kennards

As the months of summer roll around it’s time to start getting your family and friends together for “Holiday Season”. However, months away from the bach could mean that most likely the bach is still in its winter blues and in need of some TLC. ... More >>

NZ Kids to Receive Kennards for Kids Charity Support

Monday, 31 August 2015, 2:35 pm | Kennards

Kennards Hire is kicking off their annual charity initiative, ‘Kennards for Kids’ on the 1st of September. Throughout September and October, the Kennards for Kids initiative will raise both awareness and funds for KidsCan NZ. More >>

Kennards Hire Albany Wins Gold!

Thursday, 13 August 2015, 11:58 am | Kennards

It is with great pride that Kennards Hire’s flagship branch in Albany, New Zealand has been awarded a Gold Hire Excellence Award by the Hire Industry Association of New Zealand. Branches demonstrating innovative layouts and internal structures, strong ... More >>

Kennards Hire Kiwi Presence Grows

Thursday, 16 July 2015, 12:18 pm | Kennards

Kennards Hire has provided the tradies and DIY lovers in New Zealand with the equipment and know-how to get the job done for over three years. Now, thanks to a recent merger with G.I. Hire, residents and workers in Panmure will benefit from the presence of ... More >>

A New Energy Over the Ditch

Tuesday, 26 May 2015, 11:54 am | Kennards

Kennards Hire have continued their growth across the ditch with the newly appointed New Zealand General Manager, Hamish Kibblewhite. Mr Kibblewhite will be looking over the operations of the 15 NZ general and specialist branches over the North and South ... More >>

Home and Garden Winter Prep Tips

Wednesday, 8 April 2015, 5:21 pm | Kennards

Although we’d like to think summer will last forever, autumn is here which means we’ve got to start prepping the house and garden for the incoming colder weather. The team at Kennards Hire have put together a quick guide that will help you protect ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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