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2022’S MOST TRUSTED
Sharpen chains 1⁄4”, 3/8LP, .325” 3/8”, .404”, 3/4” Harvester
12V or 240V Operation
RoboJolly – Combimatic – Triplematic
MADE IN GERMANY
Splitting Axe 95-83256
Hatchet 95-83252
High-quality forged hand axes with solid ash cowfoot varnished handles • Ideal for many jobs in the forest and the garden
• Head securely attached to handle using steel and wooden wedge
• Quality product of the German Upper Franconian forge Krumpholz.
Archer AUSTRALIA Saw Chain
l UL & ISO endorsed and audited
l Precision engineered by qualifified USA engineers l Premium German nickel alloy steel
l Fully computer controlled manufacturing plant
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AFTER OUR LAST issue, May saw
the release of the results of the 2022Reader’sDigestTrustedBrands survey with, yet again, Whittaker’s showing as New Zealand “Most Trusted” brand.
The other most trusted brands in the
OUTDOOR POWER PEOPLE
categories most relevant to our readers are as follows:
• BBQsWeber
• GardenPowerToolsSTIHL
• GardeningProductsYates • LawnmowersMasport
www.trustedbrands.co.nz
Outdoor power movers & shakers
Axes
Forestry Axe 95-83254
MASPORT HAS A trio of new faces, following its recent re-structuring at head office:
Brentyn Jonson is
Masport’s new Product
& Training Manager
for lawnmowers and
barbecues and has
been with Masport
for over 21 years,
having worked for
the company in both Australia and New Zealand. Brentyn was previously Masport’s Account Manager, Parts & Service in NZ.
Shannon Kitching
is Masport’s new Sales & Key Account Manager for New Zealand, with Simon Gaunt having moved back to Australia after three years in the New
Zealand head office, as the Product and Training Manager in Australia responsible for the Masport distributed products Masport AVA, Ariens and Gravely, Solo power products and the Morrison range.
Last but not least, Leon Warner, Masport’s new Marketing Services Manager since the start of the year, has been busy hiring a new team, including a permanent
Digital Marketing Executive, based in the Victoria office, for the first time. Leon has extensive background in marketing in the service and product- related industry,
most recently with the Paper Plus Group and before that as Marketing Manager for Honda Power & Marine here in New Zealand.
John Lobaton is Lynn River’s new Area Manager for the Upper North Island. Previously Account Manager at NZ Safety Blackwoods 2019-2022, John also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology and Associate Degree in Industrial Design.
Emma McQuinn has joined the Husqvarna New Zealand team as General Manager – GARDENA Brand Division. Emma moves
to GARDENA from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment where she held roles in marketing and product management, the past six years as General Manager. Emma replaces Nick Bright, who has relocated with his family to Toronto, taking up the position of General Manager – GARDENA Canada. n
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New Zealand’s most extensive range of quality outdoor power equipment parts
Automatic Chain Grinders
Semi & Automatic Chain Grinders.
Take the labour out of sharpening chains!
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