Universal Cranes New Zealand

28/08/2026

A great night celebrating our Service Awards with the Auckland and Waikato teams! More than 20 employees celebrated this special milestone during an amazing evening at Swashbucklers.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the night so memorable!

25/08/2026

Done and dusted! Here are some shots of our Grove in action!

19/08/2026

Great to see this project taking shape at Hamilton East School! 🏗️

Our Universal Cranes New Zealand team was proud to support A-Line with the installation of the two-storey modular classroom building, with three cranes working together across two days to safely lift and position the modular units.

A fantastic example of teamwork, planning and how modular construction can help deliver complex projects efficiently.

Thanks to A-Line for having us involved — we’re looking forward to seeing the finished result!

19/08/2026

A great conversation worth listening to.

Dashelle Bailey, a third-generation of Smithbridge Group, recently participated in the Significant Women Podcast, where she speaks openly about her family’s journey in building and running a successful business across Australia, New Zealand and Guam.

Dash also shares a very personal part of her own journey, including how severe postpartum depression challenged her usual approach of simply working harder and led her to rethink resilience, leadership and what truly matters.
It’s an insightful conversation that offers a deeper understanding of the people, experiences and values behind a multi-generational, family-owned business.

Watch the full episode here:

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24/07/2026

Proud to be part of another project making a difference in the local community.

In partnership with Livingstone Building NZ, our team supported the lifting and installation of temporary accommodation facilities using existing Ministry of Education New Zealand modular buildings.

15/06/2026

What a fantastic time we had at the Girls in Infrastructure events in Auckland and Waikato!

A huge thank you to all the amazing girls who stopped by our stand. We loved meeting you and are excited to see so much interest in joining the Universal Cranes family and exploring careers in our industry.

08/06/2026

What does it take to move a 24-tonne building? A lot of planning, teamwork, and the right equipment. 🏗️

Universal Cranes recently assisted Mako Commercial with the relocation of The Botanic Hub, including the move of staff amenities, the administration office, and the 24-tonne Hub building featured in this clip.

We're proud to have played a part in delivering this project safely and smoothly alongside the Mako team.

Great work by everyone involved.

28/05/2026

A great lift completed over the weekend at Maraetai Beach, where our team successfully lifted a tiny home 48 metres up and over the client’s property using our Liebherr LTM1230. Great work by everyone involved! 👏

27/05/2026

👏 Congratulations to Drew Robson on completing the New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering — Plant and Equipment (Level 4)!

At Universal Cranes, we’re proud to support career growth and professional development across all roles in our business. Investing in our people helps build stronger teams, safer operations, and a brighter future for our industry.

Well done, Drew, on this fantastic achievement! 🚧💪

Awesome result for Drew Robson at Universal Cranes New Zealand!

Drew has completed the New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering—Plant and Equipment (Level 4). Massive congratulations for this incredible achievement! 👏

📸 Pictured with MITO Training Advisor Alan Clarke.

19/05/2026

Wednesday, 13 May saw more than 100 students from across Tāmaki Makaurau come together for the 2026 Auckland Girls in Infrastructure® event — and what a fantastic day it was!

Universal Cranes was proud to be part of this awesome event, supporting and encouraging more women to pursue careers in our industry.

Can you spot our crane? 👀💛