Hale Manufacturing Christchurch

23/09/2026

A pretty special trip for one of our own.

Recently, Liam Griffiths from the Hale team joined the 40th anniversary run from Timaru to Mt Cook aboard his family’s 1910 Burrell Traction Engine — retracing the same journey his Dad and crew completed back in 1986.

The original run covered around 400km return, and 40 years later the crew headed back to Mt Cook once again.

This time, the trip also helped raise awareness and funds for Crohn’s & Colitis, a cause that means a lot to Liam and many others.

We’ve shared a few photos from the journey below, along with a link to the full video for anyone keen to see how the trip went.

There’s also a Givealittle page still open for anyone who would like to support the cause.

Awesome effort Liam and everyone involved, definitely not something you get to do every day!

Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmFb2vB-qTY

Givealittle: https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/mt-cook-run

30/08/2026

Another new addition to the HEB Construction fleet, fitted out by the team at Hale Manufacturing.

This unit features the Sharp VMS truck-mounted signboard, giving HEB a highly visible, flexible traffic-management solution that can be operated directly from the vehicle.

The Sharp VMS system features a full-colour LED display, wide viewing angle, built-in radar and automatic brightness control, with a 960 × 1600 mm display designed for clear visibility in changing conditions.

Using the tablet-based controller, operators can quickly select from an extensive library of text, NZTA-approved signs and flashing messages, while the integrated radar can be used to display speed-related warnings to approaching traffic. The Sharp VMS units are also assembled and tested right here in Christchurch.

Great to see another purpose-built Hale solution heading out on the road and supporting the HEB Construction team.

Built for the job. Built to work.

17/07/2026

Congratulations to Jake on completing his New Zealand Certificate through MITO. It’s a great achievement and a well-earned result after plenty of hard work.

Jake is pictured with his mum Connie, who is also our Office Manager here at Hale.

Well done, Jake. We’re proud to have you as part of the team!

24/06/2026

Thank you, Life Education Trust - Canterbury, for the kind words.

We’re always happy to help keep important community services on the road. It was a pleasure to get you back up and running, and we appreciate the opportunity to support the amazing work you do across Canterbury.

A Huge Thank You to Hale Manufacturing Christchurch! 💛

Life Education Trust Canterbury relies on the incredible support of our community to ensure we can continue working with children, schools, and communities across Canterbury.

This week, that support was needed urgently, and we want to give a special shoutout to Hale Manufacturing Christchurch for their prompt assistance in getting our wheelchair lift back up and running.

The lift is a vital part of our mobile classroom, helping ensure our programme remains accessible to all tamariki who visit us. Thanks to the Colin's quick response, we were able to avoid disruption to our programme delivery and continue supporting children without interruption.

Thank you for your outstanding service and for helping us ensure every child can access the Healthy Harold experience. We truly appreciate your support! 💛🦒

25/05/2026

This DHL curtain-sider rolled out of the Hale workshop today looking sharp in the afternoon sun. A clean, practical build finished in a colour that definitely makes a statement on the road.

Simple. Functional. Hard to miss.

24/04/2026

Heading to the Super Rugby Pacific match near the new One New Zealand Stadium this weekend?

Make sure you stop in and check this out at C1 Espresso 👇

This custom mobile tap setup (built by us at Hale Manufacturing) is now pouring cold b**rs in the courtyard and it’s already proving to be a crowd favourite.

Good b**r. Good atmosphere. Proper setup.

Get down early, grab a drink, and soak it in before kickoff.

22/04/2026

We’re proud to recognise Cam on achieving his NZQA Level 4 Coachbuilding Certification. A great reflection of the skill, effort, and standards we back every day at Hale Manufacturing.

Behind every truck body, van fitout, and custom build is a team that’s constantly learning, improving, and pushing for better.

This is what it’s all about. Well done mate 🤝

27/02/2026

We're expecting great things from Bradley McIntyre from Hale Manufacturing Christchurch! 😎

Bradley has completed the New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing (Level 3) and is well on his way to achieving Level 4.

Awesome mahi, you've got this! 💪

📸 Pictured with MITO Training Advisor Allan Gray.

12/02/2026

We visited McKenzie & Willis this week to make some final tweaks to their INHOME vans now completed and ready for service.

Mobile showroom vehicles are becoming a powerful tool for brands wanting to meet customers where they are. These builds combine clean internal fitout, practical storage and premium presentation.

If your business is considering a mobile showroom or mobile workshop setup, feel free to get in touch.

02/12/2025

Another Fisher & Paykel service van complete and ready to hit the road

Clean ply flooring, solid shelving, and a stack of blue bins to keep everything organised and easy to grab on the job. The team did an awesome job on this one. Simple, tidy, and built to last.

If your fleet needs a setup that helps your technicians work smarter (and keeps the van looking this good), we’re always here to help.