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13/10/2026

The NZ Marina and Boatyard Conference brought together people from across New Zealand's marina and boatyard industry to share knowledge and discuss the future of the sector.

Cookes supports marine operators with lifting and rigging equipment, including custom-made slings for marine applications.

Thanks to the New Zealand Marina Operators Association for bringing the industry together.

08/10/2026

Cookes rope and lifting gear is now supporting purse seine fishing in Papua New Guinea.

We recently visited RD Fishing in Madang, one of Papua New Guinea's largest tuna operations, to see their setup firsthand and understand what they need on the ground.

It was a good opportunity to connect with customers in a genuinely remote part of the Pacific and back up our commitment to service, wherever our customers are.

Quality rope and lifting solutions, delivered across the Pacific.

06/10/2026

Supporting Breast Cancer Foundation NZ this October

At Cookes, we work with people and businesses across New Zealand every day. This October, we’re using that connection to support Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in New Zealand, with 10 women diagnosed every day. Breast Cancer Foundation NZ supports people affected by breast cancer, promotes early detection, funds research and works towards a future of zero deaths from breast cancer.

Throughout October, RUD Grade 120 products will be 20% off, with 5% of sales donated to Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

It’s a simple way for our customers to support a cause that affects people, families and communities across Aotearoa.

02/10/2026

30% OFF FINELINE

Summer's on the way, so if you've been meaning to replace, upgrade or stock up on rope, now's a good time.

From 1 October to 31 December, get 30% off selected Fineline braids and Dyneema products.

The offer includes:

• 5 & 6 Series Fineline braids
• Classic Fineline Solid
• Classic Fineline Fleck
• Dyneema braids
• Advantage Braid

30/09/2026

Ever wondered how boats get lifted out of the water at a marina?

A travel lift straddles the boat and uses wide slings underneath the hull to support the vessel while it's lifted and moved to dry land.

Cookes recently supplied Tamaki Marine Park with four Travelift slings and four hooded wear sleeves, upgrading their existing setup.

Their previous sleeves needed bungee ropes alongside the straps to keep them in position during a lift. The hooded sleeves provide better protection against cutting and abrasion without the need for extra rigging.

A simple change that makes the setup easier and better protected.

22/09/2026

A successful crane calibration using a 3-tonne JW Automarine water load test bag.

The crane, fitted with newly installed rams, is used to lift the tender boat attached to the rear of the Mariner. The tender weighs 1.94 tonnes, and the crane was calibrated to lift a 2.5-tonne load.

After working through some initial concerns around weight dispersion while the vessel was in dry dock, the calibration was completed successfully.

The water load test bag also needed to make its way from Auckland to Bluff in time for the job, with the team tracking its progress through to delivery.

A great result from everyone involved in getting this one across the line.

18/09/2026

This September, we’re supporting Blue September.

We spend our days checking gear for wear, testing for weak points, and making sure anything that doesn’t meet the mark is taken out of service.

This month, we’re putting that same care behind something that matters beyond the job site.

Get 20% off our Grade 100 lifting range, and we’ll donate 5% of the sale price to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand.

With 1 in 8 Kiwi men diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, Blue September is a good reminder to check in on the men around you, your mates, your whānau and your workmates.

Shop Grade 100 this September and help us make a difference.

10/09/2026

Congratulations to Ryan Martos and Shawn Faring on completing their LEEA Foundation Certificates, and a shoutout to Dave Milne for backing this kind of training across the team.

Behind every inspection tag is someone who's actually trained for it. Our testing and inspection team goes through LEEA training, the global standard for the lifting industry, starting with the fundamentals and building up to detailed, equipment-specific qualifications.

That means they're not just checking gear looks fine. They know the specific fault criteria for what they're inspecting, and when something needs to be pulled from service rather than patched up and put back to work.

It's a big part of what "no compromises on quality" actually looks like day to day.

27/05/2026

The Cookes 2026 Lifting & Rigging Catalogue has launched, our first publication since 2016 and well worth the wait.
Packed with our full lifting and rigging range, it's your go-to guide for everything from chain slings and shackles to hoists and material handling equipment.
Download your copy via the link on our website or get in touch with our team directly if you need help finding the right product for your job.
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Your complete reference guide to New Zealand's most comprehensive lifting and rigging range. From Grade 50, 80, 100, 120, shackles, synthetic slings, load restraint hoists to material handling and concrete lifting & everything in between - its all here.

27/05/2026

Handling steel plate safely starts with the right lifting equipment.
Plate lifting clamps are one of the most important tools used in fabrication workshops, engineering yards, and construction projects for safely moving steel plates and fabrications.
Cookes supplies a range of Crosby IP Plate Clamps, engineered for safe lifting, turning and transferring steel plates in demanding environments.
✔ Vertical plate lifting
✔ Horizontal plate handling
✔ Non-marring clamps for finished materials
✔ Hard material clamps for high-strength steel
Crosby clamps are individually proof tested to twice their working load limit, providing confidence when lifting critical loads.
Before selecting a clamp, it’s important to understand:
• lifting orientation
• load weight and WLL
• plate hardness
• correct clamp configuration
We’ve put together a practical guide explaining how to choose the correct plate clamp for your application.
📎Find the link in the comments.

23/03/2026

Handling steel plate safely starts with the right lifting equipment.
Plate lifting clamps are one of the most important tools used in fabrication workshops, engineering yards, and construction projects for safely moving steel plates and fabrications.
Cookes supplies a range of Crosby IP Plate Clamps, engineered for safe lifting, turning and transferring steel plates in demanding environments.

✔ Vertical plate lifting
✔ Horizontal plate handling
✔ Non-marring clamps for finished materials
✔ Hard material clamps for high-strength steel

Crosby clamps are individually proof tested to twice their working load limit, providing confidence when lifting critical loads.

Before selecting a clamp, it’s important to understand:
• lifting orientation
• load weight and WLL
• plate hardness
• correct clamp configuration

We’ve put together a practical guide explaining how to choose the correct plate clamp for your application.

📎Find the link in the comments.

20/03/2026

We’ve moved! 📍

After 30+ years at 59 Marguerita Street, our Rotorua branch is now at 9 Waterford Street.

The new space is a bit smaller and set up to better suit what our local customers need. If you’re after something from our wider range or need rigging services, our Tauranga and Auckland branches can help with that.
Come in and see us at the new address!

22/12/2025

Thank You for an Incredible 2025!

As we wrap up another busy year, the Cookes Christchurch team would like to say a huge thank you to all our customers for your trust, support, and partnership throughout 2025.

It’s been a year of challenges, growth, and teamwork and we’re proud to be on this journey with you.
We’re excited to keep building, improving, and working better together in 2026.

From all of us at Cookes Christchurch, we wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a safe, successful, and prosperous 2026.

We will be closed from 23rd December 2025 12:30pm and re-open Monday the 12th of January 2026 8:00am

03/10/2025

The Buddie System — the world’s first lanyard-style emergency stop and safety communication device designed specifically for crane crews.
The Buddie System, not only limited to cranes, TBS can be used as an emergency stop system for any operation that uses two-way radios for communication, and operations where you risk lone working or being out of the line of sight.

It can be used with all types and sizes of cranes, excavators, concrete pumps, piling rigs, and by electrical spotters, among others.
Built to provide an extra layer of protection, safety and peace of mind, The Buddie System ensures that riggers, dogmen, and operators always have a direct, instant line to stop a lift if communication breaks down or conditions become unsafe.

Some key benefits for your team:
• Immediate safety alerts – emergency stop capability at the pull of a lanyard.
• LoRa long-range connectivity (921.5 MHz for AU/NZ) – reliable communication even in blind or noisy environments.
• Simple and durable design – pairing lights confirm readiness before every lift.
• Industry-first innovation – setting a new benchmark for control measures and crane PPE.

With crane safety under more focus than ever, adopting The Buddie System not only reduces risk but also demonstrates leadership in safety culture.

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03/10/2025

Go Pink this October! Strong equipment for a stronger cause.
We’re donating 5% of all selected Grade 120 RUD Pink Product sales to the Breast Cancer Foundation.
Plus, enjoy special discounts all month.
Lift for a cause. Shop now and support breast cancer awareness!

01/10/2025

We’re excited to introduce our Sling Configurator, now live on our website!

This easy-to-use tool allows you our valued customers to:
- Select your sling type
- Configure the exact specifications you need
- Get the right solution for your lifting jobs

No more guesswork — just quick, accurate, and reliable results.

🎥 Check out the video tutorial below to see how simple it is to use!

👉 Try the Sling Configurator now: https://www.cookes.co.nz/sling-configurator

04/12/2024

Go down to the Christchurch Art centre and appreciate this amazing sculpture, he rerenga ki raro by Ōhinehou-Lyttelton artist Ngaio Cowell. This sculpture is one of seven temporary sculptures for the Scape 2024 season. Thanks to my Cookes Christchurch rigging team and sales guys who without effort jumped in to make this happen prior to the season opening. Looking forward to work with Scape public art in the future.

01/11/2024

Splice job done on the Rapaki bell.

31/10/2024

Thanks to Falstone Reserve Recreational Society for allowing us to be parts of such an amazing project. Lake Benmore Kids Swimming Platform.

21/10/2024

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