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Late last month, McKay's Executive General Manager Business Development and Marketing, Darrell Taylor, along with Executive General Manager Strategy and Innovation, Andrew Lancaster, attended the All Energy Australia Conference in Melbourne. The conference served as a valuable platform to explore the latest advancements and trends in the renewable energy sector, particularly emphasising the significant shift toward Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). As we reflect on the insightful discussions and innovations presented at the event, Darrell Taylor shares his perspective on the rapid evolution of energy storage, highlighting in our latest blog that BESS is becoming an essential component in optimising the utilisation of renewable energy. #renewables #renewableenergy #sustainability #innovation #BESS

Last Friday, McKay was delighted to receive the Gold Project Award within the under $1 million category at the 2024 Master Electricians New Zealand Excellence Awards, in recognition of our work on the NIWA Kingfish Recirculation Aquaculture System (RAS) project in Ruakākā. The award was accepted on McKay's behalf by members of our Northland projects team, who were responsible for delivering this innovative project that was the first of its kind in New Zealand. Project Supervisor Johnny Wilkinson, Electrician Azad Ali, and Electrical Apprentice Marcus Elliott took the stage to accept the award and express their gratitude to the judges. Johnny Wilkinson shared "Our team is very happy to have received this award and it was an honour to represent McKay on the New Zealand stage, and showcase our ability to provide top quality electrical installations" On behalf of the entire team at McKay, we take this opportunity to commend the team for their hard work throughout the project, recognising the extensive electrical requirements and diligence needed to support the efficient operations and sustainable impact of the facility. #awards #electricians #electrical #electricalengineering #sustainability #innovation

Last week, McKay Managing Director, Lindsay Faithfull, had the opportunity to feature in the first episode of The Business of Excellence Podcast, hosted by the Northland Chamber of Commerce.   The podcast, which highlights local business leaders who have been inducted into the Northern Advocate Northland Business Hall of Fame, sees impactful Te Tai Tokerau leaders share their knowledge of entrepreneurship, business ownership, resilience, and strategies for longevity.   Inducted into the Northland Business Hall of Fame in 2022, Lindsay discusses, with podcast host Darryn Fisher, how his journey began as an electrical apprentice in early 1977 before studying engineering at university and working his way up within McKay alongside his father, Joe Faithfull.   Now, as Managing Director of McKay, Lindsay oversees the operations of McKay companies, Ward Chandler , MGE New Zealand, Naut, and Wellington Electric Boat Building Company, alongside the McKay Executive Leadership Team. Lindsay also serves as deputy chair of Tupu Tonu, Ngàpuhi Investment Fund, a trustee on the Taimahi Trust board, and under the McKay banner serves as a member of the Northland Corporate Group, a consortium of influential Northland businesses, dedicated to improving Taitokerau Northland’s connectivity with the rest of the country.    Here more about Lindsay's story on the full podcast episode here: https://lnkd.in/gZE4NWEQ #northland #NZbusiness #leadership #Businessleader #newzealand #careers #resilience #sustainability #

Last week, McKay Manager Renewables, Lauren Faithfull, had the opportunity to attend the inaugural Oceania Renewable Power summit held in Auckland by Carbon and Energy Professionals New Zealand. The two-day conference and exhibition brought together industry professionals, renowned speakers, and delegates from New Zealand, Australia, and the South Pacific, bringing attention to the ever-evolving landscape of renewable energy generation throughout Oceania. Lauren reflects on the conference in our latest blog. #renewables #innovation #NewZealand #Oceania #renewableenergy

As Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, Māori Language Week, comes to a close, we take this opportunity to celebrate one of Aotearoa, New Zealand's official languages. Each year, during the third week of September, Te Wiki seeks to inspire the use of Te Reo Māori across New Zealand, acting as a strong reminder of the resilience, adaptability, and endurance of our indigenous language, long into the future. McKay Managing Director, Lindsay Faithfull shares: Tēnā koutou katoa, He mea nui kia mihi mātou ki te wiki o te reo Māori. Ko te reo Māori he reo whai mana o Aotearoa; kei te koa ahau ki te whakapuaki i tēnei ki a koutou. #TeWikioteReoMāori #ReoMāori #Aotearoa #NewZealand #AkeAkeAke

McKay is delighted to share that we have been selected as a finalist in the 2024 Master Electricians Excellence Awards. We are grateful to be recognised in the Project Award Under $1 million category for our role as the head electrical contractor on the NIWA Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) project in Ruakākā. Project Supervisor, Johnny Wilkinson shared: “I would like to acknowledge the team and the effort that went into completing this project to a very high standard, it is an awesome feat to be selected as a finalist in this competition” The NIWA Kingfish Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) project was the first of its kind in New Zealand. It was designed to demonstrate the commercial viability of land-based aquaculture, aiming to produce over 600 tonnes (a quarter of a million) of yellow-tailed kingfish to market size per year. The project required an extensive electrical scope to support efficient operations and sustainable impact. As the electrical contractor for the project, McKay worked closely with the Head Contractor CB Civil to innovate design elements and achieve an improved end product for the client. We look forward to joining the other finalists at the Gala Awards Dinner in Auckland on Friday, 25 October. #Master Electricians New Zealand #Electrician #Electricalengineering #Northland #NewZealand #Awards #Finalist

Earlier this week, World EV Day™ celebrated its fifth year of acknowledgment. Like many companies in New Zealand and across the globe, McKay began its transition towards generating a lower carbon footprint many years ago, with the adoption of EV and Hybrid vehicles being a significant part of the transition. Now accounting for 20% of our fleet throughout New Zealand, our EV and Hybrid vehicles prevent approximately 352kg of CO2 emissions from entering the atmosphere each month. A number that we plan to grow over time as we continue to evaluate the environmental and social impact of our fleet sustainability. Read more about our adoption of EV's on our latest blog post. #sustainability #decarbonisation #EV #DriveChange #worldevday #electric #electricvehicles

Last month, three members of our Northland Project team competed against 18 local apprentices during the Northland round of the 2024 Master Electricians New Zealand Apprentice Challenge. The annual competition, held throughout New Zealand’s regions, sees apprentices test the knowledge gained from their apprenticeship while competing in two divisions, Industrial and Commercial/ Domestic, to gain the overall title in each category. We take this opportunity to acknowledge the excellent performance of McKay apprentices Nikau Heke, Cody Clapham, and Ethan Meenehan, who each demonstrated a fantastic level of ability and professionalism throughout the challenge. We also congratulate Nikau Heke for achieving 1st place in the Commercial/Domestic Division of the competition. This award represents a significant milestone in Nikau’s career, reflecting his hard work and commitment. We look forward to continuing to support our apprentices throughout New Zealand, providing opportunities for skill development and recognition as they progress in their careers. #apprentice #apprenticeship #electrician #masterelectricians #northland #newzealand

McKay is delighted to share the return of Lauren Faithfull as Manager Renewables, following her recent return from maternity leave after welcoming her daughter six months ago.   During Lauren's absence, the responsibilities of Manager Renewables were capably handled by Renewables Project Manager, Mathew Smith, who assumed the role of Acting Manager Renewables. Throughout this period, Mathew achieved significant milestones, while delivering the successful completion of multiple renewable energy projects. Mathew also played a crucial role in expanding McKay's Renewable Division with multiple new team members joining throughout the year.   As Lauren resumes her position, we would like to extend our congratulations and gratitude to Mathew for his outstanding accomplishments during the past 6 months. We look forward to seeing the collaboration between Lauren and Mathew as they combine their expertise to drive McKay's Renewable Division towards a successful future. #renewables #renewableenergy #sustainability #newzealand #solarenergy #solar

Kua hinga te tōtara o Te Waonui a Tāne. With great sadness, we acknowledge the passing of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII. During this time of shared grief, we stand in solidarity, joining Aotearoa, New Zealand in mourning the loss of the Māori King. We offer our heartfelt condolences to his whānau, Waikato-Tainui, me te iwi Māori katoa. We take this time to recognise his advocacy for the rights of Māori, his achievements, and his prominence within the realm of Te Ao Māori, reflecting on the lasting impact he has left on Aotearoa.