The Hire Industry Association of New Zealand (HIANZ) is the leading professional membership Association for the Hire Industry in New Zealand. Supporting its members for 40+ years, HIANZ members operate in many different sectors within the hire industry, such as general hire, access, heavy equipment, party and events, as well as their associate supplier members. How? Their mission is to be an advocate of fair play and sustainable business growth through education, training and development.  

On 23rd - 24th July, New Zealand’s biggest hire tradeshow returned, HIANZ HIRECON24, and this year was hosted in Auckland. With 65+ exhibitors, the Viaduct Event Centre was bursting with the latest hire innovations and impressive pieces of equipment. From succession planning talks, a dedicated Q&A session with Rodney Grant, CEO at HIANZ, to seeing the latest and greatest kit in the forklift and rigging competitions, it was a great opportunity to discover what initiatives you can implement to boost your rental business.  

As for inspHire, the team were exhibiting at Stand 21 talking about all things rental software with those who stopped by. Whilst at the event, we also set Steve Newman, Commercial Manager, and Paul Buckley, Senior Account Manager, the task of uncovering the the ins and outs of the New Zealand hire market. Take a look to see what they had to say! 

What are some the key priorities in the NZ Hire Market at the moment? 

“New Zealand has specific regulations around environmental standards and workplace safety that affect the hire industry. Staying compliant with these laws is essential for business and our software can help with this. With inspHire, you can monitor the safety of your equipment, such as scheduled maintenance and inspections, as well as being proactive when it comes to equipment certification and being notified when it’s close to expiry.  In addition, you can also instantly look up employee certification, ensuring you’re assigning the right people to the right job, prioritising safety in the workplace.” - Steve Newman 

Paired with the HIRECON tradeshow, the prestigious Hire Excellence Awards also took place. It was a fantastic evening recognising the hard work and dedication within the New Zealand hire industry, as well as catching up with inspHire customers and meeting new people. Big congratulations to all the winners and nominees, it was great to see so many of our users receive their awards.

What are the key elements to the NZ Hire Market when looking at rental software? 

“New Zealand hirers often seek specific functionalities when it comes to reviewing hire software packages. One important factor is being able to integrate with local accounting solutions, such as Xero and MYOB. In addition, full inventory management and real-time asset tracking is key. One popular feature we showcased while at the show was inspHire’s workshop capabilities, as well as the inspHire Asset Tracker.” - Paul Buckley 

“One important element is having a solution that can be customised to accommodate local terminology and compliance with NZ’s GST (Goods and Services Tax). This is why inspHire has a successful presence in the market as inspHire Corporate Edition delivers a full suite for multi-currency, language and business operations.” - Steve Newman  

How do inspHire support the NZ Hire Industry?

"inspHire supports the NZ region through localised services. With two offices in Brisbane and Perth, our Australian team continues to grow not only in size, but also in knowledge. Our local teams ensure timely assistance and customisation of services to meet regional demands. One big driver of this is Steve Newman, who we recently welcomed to the team as Commercial Manager. With 20+ years of experience in sales, Steve has brought a wealth of expertise in key account management, new business development, and strategic planning - and this is really starting to benefit our customers in NZ." - Paul Buckley

What have been your HIRECON24 trip highlights?

"From a hire perspective, my key highlights include successful client meetings, insights into emerging market trends and forging new business partnerships while at HIRECON24. As for my personal highlights, it's definitely been experiencing the natural beauty of New Zealand as a whole. Being able to engage in local cultural activities and enjoying the hospitality has been fantastic. Oh, and definitely seeing whales and dolphins swimming in the ocean was a top moment!" - Paul Buckley

Weren't able to attend HIRECON24 and see inspHire's powerful range of rental management solutions in action? No problem! Fill out the form linked here to arrange a call with your local team to run-through your hire business requirements today.