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Cookes The leading supplier of high-performance ropes, lifting, rigging, marine and service solutions to New Zealand's industrial and commercial industries.

The NZ Marina and Boatyard Conference brought together people from across New Zealand's marina and boatyard industry to ...
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.

Cookes rope and lifting gear is now supporting purse seine fishing in Papua New Guinea.We recently visited RD Fishing in...
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.

Supporting Breast Cancer Foundation NZ this OctoberAt Cookes, we work with people and businesses across New Zealand ever...
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.

30% OFF FINELINESummer's on the way, so if you've been meaning to replace, upgrade or stock up on rope, now's a good tim...
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

Ever wondered how boats get lifted out of the water at a marina?A travel lift straddles the boat and uses wide slings un...
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.

A successful crane calibration using a 3-tonne JW Automarine water load test bag.The crane, fitted with newly installed ...
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.

This September, we’re supporting Blue September. We spend our days checking gear for wear, testing for weak points, and ...
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.

Congratulations to Ryan Martos and Shawn Faring on completing their LEEA Foundation Certificates, and a shoutout to Dave...
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.

Handling steel plate safely starts with the right lifting equipment.Plate lifting clamps are one of the most important t...
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.

We’ve moved! 📍After 30+ years at 59 Marguerita Street, our Rotorua branch is now at 9 Waterford Street.The new space is ...
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!

The Buddie System — the world’s first lanyard-style emergency stop and safety communication device designed specifically...
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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU94h7pJ9ig

Go Pink this October! Strong equipment for a stronger cause. We’re donating 5% of all selected Grade 120 RUD Pink Produc...
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

RESCUE EQUIPMENT - Auto DescenderWhen emergency evacuation or escape from heights is required, this can be achieved with...
15/06/2022

RESCUE EQUIPMENT - Auto Descender

When emergency evacuation or escape from heights is required, this can be achieved with ease using an Automatic Descender. Once attached to the unit, a person can be lowered to the ground safely without the concern of having to operate any equipment.

The Automatic Descenders are easy to use and require little knowledge to operate. Once the unit is set up on an anchor point, it is then a simple matter of attaching the double action safety hook to a full body harness. Once attached, the device controls the descent of the person at a safe speed. The descent speed is 0.8m per second.

• The Automatic descenders we have in stock comes standard with either 15m, 30m or 60m of rope which can be changed to any length up to a max of 160m.

• The units are multi-directional with hooks on both ends of the rope. When multiple escapes are required, as one person is descending, the second hook coming up to the top level should be used by the next person. • The MRG 9 HUB version of the descender includes a rewind handle and can be used to raise a person. This is extremely valuable when a person that has fallen needs to be recovered quickly. The MRG 9 HUB is anchored above the suspended person and the hook quickly lowered to them to attach to the front loops of their harness. The rescuer then engages the rewind handle and raises them sufficiently to release the load on their fall arrest lanyard. Once the load has been released the rescuer can then set the device to automatic descent and the suspended person is safely lowered to the ground. To recover a suspended person, the ideal is to not add risk to the rescue. These devices reduce the risk to both the rescuer and the rescuee.

For any enquiries, please contact us on 03 684 7494 or [email protected]

Address

6 Barnard Street
Timaru
7910

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+6436847494

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