About Us

At Taskpower NZ Ltd, we equip our customers to excel with our wide range of outdoor power equipment, farm machinery and excavator attachments. Here are a few reasons why our customers buy from us:

  • We are a 100% NZ Family Owned business. We have over 85+ years of combined experience with all sorts of machinery.
  • Our staff are experienced in the equipment we sell and offer expert advice
  • Our large stockholding ensures you can get your equipment promptly
  • We stock a wide range of parts and back all our equipment with manufacturer warranties and aftersales support
  • We are constantly refining and improving our equipment to ensure it is suitable for the unique NZ market

Our Team

Chris Smith

General Manager & Procurement

Renwick Smith

Ag & Commercial Sales

Daniel Smith

Lifestyle Equipment Sales

Jedd Johnson

Operations & Dispatch Team

Florence Smith

Administration & Systems
2008
Year we started

Customers have trusted us since 2008 to deliver equipment to help them to excel. As a 100% NZ family-owned business - we aren't going anywhere.
5000+
Parts in Stock at any time

We always stock spare parts for our products. You can trust us to support you after the initial purchase.
6000
Customers since 2008 - and growing!

We have many satisfied customers all over NZ, Australia and the Pacific Islands.

History

1964 - Our Origins

Two young ex-orchardists start servicing motor vehicles and farm machinery. This concern soon became known as Nelson Equipment Centre - the Nelson region's leading small equipment retailer.

1979 - Stihl Agency

Nelson Equipment Centre took on the Stihl Agency in 1979, and would distribute Stihl products for the next 40 years.

1994 - First Imported Products

In 1994 we received our first shipment of imported log splitters from the U.S.A.

2008 - Taskpower is founded

In 2008, Taskpower NZ Ltd was incorporated, and took over the importing and distribution side of the business. Nelson Equipment Centre was sold and became Nelson Stihl Shop.

2011 - Groundhog Aerators

In 2011 we purchased the Groundhog Aerators brand, beginning a new journey in farm machinery and manufacturing.

2014 - First Fieldays

2014 was the first year we exhibited at National Fieldays. We now exhibit at a number of regional Field Days around NZ as well.

2016 - Expansion to new premises

In 2016 we moved to larger premises in Annesbrook, Nelson during a period of growth for the company

2019 - First Excavator Attachments

In 2019 we received our first shipment of excavator attachments

Our Mission

To be an effective organisation that brings returns to key stakeholders, by being a leading edge supplier of genuine quality products for farmers, rural property owners and commercial equipment users, through dedication to innovation, quality, creating customer value and customer success.

Our Values

  • Honesty - in all directions
  • Respect - especially for those who put their trust in us
  • Integrity - keeping our promises
  • Accountability - for time and actions
  • Positive - a winning attitude that is helpful and innovative

Our equipment is sourced from around the globe and optimised for NZ conditions

We source equipment from all around the world - North America, Europe and Asia - as well as manufacturing some products right here in NZ. We work with all our suppliers to ensure they meet ethical standards and have robust supply chain processes to ensure parts and backup availability for long after the purchase is made. We also innovate with our suppliers, making adjustments to equipment to ensure machines will work in NZ's conditions - which are often the toughest in the world.