On Farm Welding

27/10/2026

Cheers to the great team at HAURAKI PLAINS MOTORS LTD

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped us celebrate 100 years. We truly appreciate your support and the amazing atmosphere you brought—what a great turnout and what a fabulous day it was. Congratulations to our lawnmower winner, Murray Clark, photo opportunity missed and our Powerbuilt tool kit winner, Rusty McCabe (Onfarm Welding and Repairs). Thanks also to all the children who entered their colouring pictures; your creativity and effort were awesome. From everyone at HAURAKI PLAINS MOTORS LTD, thank you again for making our centenary so special.

14/10/2026

Calf meal troughs made using 6mtr culverts cut in half

30/09/2026

Rebuild done on the back end of a giltrap wagon. I've been delaying this one for months, good to have some time to get a few of these jobs knocked off the list

15/08/2026

I finished welding up railings for the feedpad extension today. Just needs another row of bins and it'll be all done

14/08/2026

Working with the Williams crew today to extend a feedpad. Everyone powered through pretty quick

03/08/2026

Couple rolling bins made up that either connect together or roll separate, farmers design to make tail trimming easier for a large herd

01/08/2026

Made up a gate that latches in place by pushing down on the top of the gate and held in place relying entirely on gravity

29/07/2026

Handrail I made that has been designed and installed by a local builder

28/07/2026

Quick fix on a calf trailer

28/07/2026

Kick rail welded in place ready for afternoon milking