The Crane Association of New Zealand’s Past President, Scott McLeod, discusses why clash agreements are paramount to avoiding catastrophe in this month’s The Technical Corner.

Not having the right mechanisms in place to safeguard against catastrophic collisions is like playing Russian roulette.

“And hopefully the bullet isn’t in the chamber as you slew around to the right.”

So says Managing Director of McLeod Cranes and Crane Association NZ Past President, Scott McLeod, who recommends all crane companies utilise a clash prevention agreement.

Many will understand that operating a crane near structures or in confined areas can create a potentially dangerous situation if the hazards are not appropriately controlled.

The Crane Association of New Zealand (INC) has awarded Scott McLeod, McLeod Cranes the Weigh Load Trophy for most outstanding service to the Crane Association of New Zealand. 

Had the pleasure of working with the Team from Collab Digital. Check out the video they produced for us - showing some of the things we get up to. Thanks Collab Digital!! 

McLeod LOVE Surf Lifesaving and what it does for the region and our youth. As huge fans we sponsor and support Surf Life Saving Eastern Region. Recently they completed the 2016 Eastern Regional Senior Championships and have sent us this video as a memento - Which we know you'll love. So very cool. 

McLeod are proud to announce increased capability within our Hiab fleet with two new machines hitting the road. We're a company determined to ensure our customers are receiving the best service, with expertise and ability second to none.

​The addition of these two machines takes our fleet capability up another notch with award winning innovation.

We are proud to say it's been awarded to McLeod.

McLeod are proud to announce we have now achieved Enviro-mark Gold certification.

McLeod constantly emphasises our goal of business leadership. We recognise this means assessing and adjusting our business and operational practices across the board. Our operating environment - and that of our customers - is under constant change and development in a host of areas.

UP to 1,000 local youngsters will get the chance to learn to swim for free over the coming months. McLeod have collaborated with Bay Venues to bring swimming lessons to children three and under.

Bay Venues programme manager Tina Harris-Ririnui says generous support from McLeods means children aged three and under will get to benefit from a full term of free swimming lessons.



McLeod's managing director Scott McLeod says the programme sits nicely with the company's safety first philosophy, and on-going support for water-safety initiatives.

McLeod Group has been a major sponsor to NZ Swim Coaches and Teachers' Conference for the past three years, has supported national and local surf lifesaving endeavours for the past 20 years, and been swimming's major sponsor at the AIMS Games for the past three years.

Aquababes is also a good fit, he says, given his mother's key involvement in the New Zealand swimming and water safety scene.

To find out more see BaySwim.

McLeod Hiabs have added new capabilities to the fleet. With the addition of a number of new hiabs. Pictured 2 of the latest additions. 

McLeod are proud to announce we have now achieved Enviro-mark Bronze certification.