Page 2 - OPE September 2019

CLIPPINGS
Local and International News
Looking forward to spring?
Welcome to
another edition of
NZ Outdoor Power Equipment!
Now that the rain has (hopefully!) passed over the country, and spring really has sprung, we appreciate you’ll have less time to read our words but...
In this issue, we talk about the rise and rise of battery powered outdoor power gear, about how ZTRs continue to attract end users – those with (some say) lower expectations of cut quality – and we
find out who’s the best in professional landscaping.
Do also take a moment to check out our Facebook page (www.facebook. com/NZOPEmagazine) for some quick- fire amusing and diverting stuff – plus be aware that this edition of the magazine is also available as a Digital Edition which you can share, click links in and more!
This is also available on our Facebook page!
Steve Bohling Group Editor
steveb@mpm.nz 09 304 2705
NZ Outdoor Power Equipment
is published 4 times per year
by Marketplace Media,
Lower Ground Level, 83 Mt Eden Road Grafton, Auckland 1023
PO Box 28372, Remuera, Auckland 1541 Phone: 09 375 3097, Fax: 09 309 0583 Website : www.ope.co.nz
ISSN: 1177-4215
The opinions expressed and material published in New Zealand Outdoor Power Equipment
are not necessarily those of the publisher, except where specifically stated. The content is copyright and may not be reprinted in any form without the permission of the publisher.
Group Editor Steve Bohling 09 304 2705 and 021 0223 6887 steveb@mpm.nz
Account Manager Karen Condon 09 304 2707 and 0275 420 338 karenc@mpm.nz
Account Manager Susan Kennedy 09 304 2706 and 021 317 176 susank@mpm.nz
Studio Manager Rachel Walker 09 304 2709, rachelw@mpm.nz
Publisher Simon Little
021 507 343, simonl@mpm.nz
INDUSTRY FUTURES
Who is the year’s top young landscaper?
02 NZOUTDOORPOWEREQUIPMENT SEPTEMBER2019
THE ANNUAL YOUNG
Landscaper of the Year
competition in August drew the crowds, despite some ugly weather!
Supporters, sponsors and people from throughout the industry all gathered at Luitjens Landscaping in Drury, South Auckland, to cheer on the contestants as they went through their paces through a variety of practical skills tests.
Open to young landscapers throughout New Zealand, entrants do not have to be working for a Registered Master Landscaper to enter the competition.
The 2019 Outstanding Achievement Awards were as follows:
• InnovationandConstructionAwards–
George Trower, Goom Landscapes.
• CareerDevelopmentand
Communication Awards – Ben Dyson,
Natural Habits.
• Leadership–JordanTurner,Scapegoats.
The Young Landscaper of the Year 2019 now goes on as a Finalist to represent the
ARB SPORT
George Trower wins the Prebble Seeds 2019 Young Landscaper of the Year Award.
NEW ZEALAND’S TOP tree
climber, Husqvarna Brand Ambassador and H-team member Scott Forrest, has been crowned the International Tree Climbing Champion (ITCC) for the fourth time.
Scott took out the coveted men’s title, while New Zealand also won the Chapter title as both Scott and fellow New Zealander, Stephanie Dryfhout, received the highest combined scores.
This was Scott’s 10th time competing at the ITCCs, having previously held the title in 2011, 2012 and 2013, on top of his five national titles.
85 competitors from around the globe converged on Knoxville, Tennessee, to
take part in a series of preliminary events before the top climbers complete the master’s challenge which is judged on a combination of speed and skill with a rope and harness.
Another Husqvarna H-team member, Josephine Hedger, from the UK won the women’s division.
2019 ITCC winners Scott Forrest and Josephine Hedger.
If you want to get closer to the action, head along to the NZARB Husqvarna National Tree Climbing Championships
to be held on 15 and 16 November at the Napier Conference Centre.
www.itcc-isa.com n
moreat facebook.com/NZOPEmagazine
Registered Master Landscapers at the 2019 Young Horticulturist Competition in
Auckland on 13-14 November 2019.
www.masterlandscapers.org.nz n
Climb, Forrest, climb!