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Issue 5: July 2021
A year that’s out of the box!
Just when we thought 2020 was a information that hasn’t been widely very unique and stylish vehicle
year like no other, 2021 seems to publicised on how the fund works. is a must-see; our team were
be one out of the box. We have just When consumers purchase a very impressed with its power
finished off our second quarter and qualifying vehicle the consumer and driving dynamics when they
like the start of the year it’s been an pays the dealer price at the recently drove it in Christchurch
all-time record for the team. dealership. The rebate is claimed at a launch event. This vehicle is
back by the consumer separately available for test drives, but you’ll
Stock shortages continue to be through the NZ Transport Agency want to get in quick on this one.
the thorn in most business’ side, (Waka Kotahi) once the vehicle is See more detail on page 3.
and while we are also impacted registered. If the fund is exhausted
with some models, as I write this (due to demand) no discounts Our Service teams deserve a
we have a near-full compound of (rebates) will be offered until funds special mention as this year they
Mazda BT-50s and we are eagerly have been replenished. Once the are feeling the impact of increased
awaiting a big shipment of Ford scheme restarts, only vehicles sales of vehicles and accessories,
Ranger and Everests in the coming registered from the restart date will compounded with the anniversary
weeks. We also have a huge order be eligible for rebates. If you have of the national lockdown last year
bank of vehicles to come in before more questions about the fund, when many services and WOFs
the end of the year, most of which answers may be found on the NZTA were deferred. A large number of
are sold, and with more orders website. our staff are working overtime to
every day we are expecting a very keep up with the demand and keep
busy second half of the year. With prices increasing on most our customers on the road.
utes next year, we are experiencing
As a consequence of the Clean extremely strong enquiry levels on As Macaulay Motors continues to
Car Discount initiative announced Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50 and grow, we acknowledge a number of
by the Government in recent my best advice is to get in and order key staff, some of whom have been
weeks, many new petrol and diesel now if you want to take delivery with us for over 20 years - some
vehicles will increase in price from before the end of the year and beat more than 30 years. We are proud
the 1 January 2022. We have had the Government feebate. While to be an employer of choice, and
some keen interest in the new we do have stock arriving, many we pride ourselves on offering roles
Ford Escape plug in hybrid, which are selling before they get in the that people can build careers in our
is just starting to arrive in NZ. We country, so it might pay to check business with. We have some new
have our first demonstrator model now if your farm vehicle, work ute faces who have joined our team in
arriving in September, so please or family tow vehicle needs an recent weeks, see them on page 9.
register your interest early with update.
our team to be one of the first to Enjoy the read and as always, we
see this when it arrives. While the Our Mazda team were very excited appreciate any feedback.
Clean Car Discount has caused to see the All-New Mazda MX-30
quite a bit of debate in the public M-Hybrid when it arrived at our - Tim Rabbitte,
forum, I wanted to point out some Macaulay Motors
Invercargill branch recently. This Dealer Principal
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MAZDA NEWS
Paper Crane Project a The story behind the Paper Crane Project
huge success and the Children’s Peace Monument
Back in May we put the call out to of 1,000 cranes when she died.
Southlanders to help us get behind THE LEGEND OF THE CRANES After her death, Sasaki’s friends
the Mazda NZ and Make-A-Wish Japanese legend has it that and schoolmates raised funds to
New Zealand’s Paper Crane Project for every 1,000 paper cranes a build a memorial – the Children’s
and you certainly delivered! With person makes they are granted Peace Monument for her and all
the support of local schools, the one wish. the children who had died from the
community and our staff we made effects of the atomic bomb. At the
2,000 cranes to send to Mazda NZ. foot of the statue is a plaque that
The Mazda NZ and Make-A-Wish
New Zealand Paper Cranes Project reads, “This is our cry. This is our
Mazda NZ recently let us know they
was designed to symbolise a bright prayer. Peace in the world.” This has
received roughly 47,000 beautiful
future and hope for New Zealand now been extended to remember all
paper cranes and will be donating
children. the child victims of world conflicts.
$20,000 to Make-A-Wish New
Zealand to help make kiwi kid’s Covid-19 has diminished visitors
The story behind the project starts
wishes come true. to Hiroshima and consequently the
in August 1945 when Hiroshima
was destroyed by an atomic bomb. number of paper cranes left at the
All cranes sent to Mazda NZ
They lost approximately one third Monument has greatly decreased.
have now been sent to Hiroshima
where they will be strung together of the population, with tens of
In May Mazda NZ teamed up with
in groups of 1,000 (called a thousands more injured. Toyo
Make-A-Wish New Zealand to
senbazuru) before being placed at Kogyo – as Mazda was then called
create the Paper Crane Project.
the Children’s Peace Monument at – immediately began distributing
During May they asked people to
Hiroshima Peace Park. medical supplies, setting up
make paper cranes and drop them
consultation centres around the
into Mazda dealerships around
A huge thank you to all those that city to help families reunite.
the country, who then forwarded
contributed to this fantastic project.
A young girl, Sadako Sasaki who them on to Mazda NZ. For every
survived the atomic explosion, was 1,000 cranes they received Mazda
diagnosed with leukaemia from NZ committed to donating $1,000
the radiation. While in hospital a to Make-A-Wish New Zealand
fellow patient told her about the (up to a total of $20,000). All
legend of the cranes. This inspired cranes received were then sent to
her to begin folding paper cranes. Hiroshima, Japan to be placed on
Sasaki had exceeded her goal the Children’s Peace Monument.
Hannah Dick was a champion,
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making a whopping 500 paper
cranes for the project.
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MAZDA NEWS
Mazda MX-30 - Welcome to different
The Mazda MX-30 M-Hybrid has
landed in Southland and is ready
for you to experience for yourself!
The MX-30 has been designed by
Mazda not just for the environment,
but for the driver too. Its where
contemporary design meets
effortless style, with freestyle doors
and a spacious, premium interior.
The EV model, which is Mazda’s
first electric powertrain, is an
important step in a multi-solution
approach to a more sustainable,
cleaner future.
The MX-30 is already generating
strong interest from people wanting DRIVING GOOD
to book a test drive or asking for For every MX-30 sold, Mazda will purchase
more information. We have the 5 trees from Trees That Count.
M-Hybrid model available to test
Over each vehicle’s 5-year warranty term,
drive now, contact the team to book these 5 trees will not only minimise any
yours or register your interest for environmental impact from CO2 emissions,
the EV model. but they will significantly contribute to the
ecosystems in which they are planted.
Contact our Mazda team You can find out more about Mazda’s
partnership with Trees That Count here.
FIRST-EVER
WELCOME TO DIFFERENT MAZDA MX-30
M HYBRID
The First-Ever Mazda MX-30 M Hybrid is a car with a
vision for the future that’s ready to be driven right now.
Despite being boldly different with eye catching
freestyle doors and a stylish interior crafted from
sustainable materials, it remains uncompromisingly
true to the driver with instinctive controls, handling
and performance.
The First-Ever Mazda MX-30 M Hybrid is different in all
the right ways. Explore MX-30
M-Hybrid
FIND OUT MORE
Invercargill
Ryan Keenan 027 444 6143 ryan@macaulaymazda.co.nz
Izzy Kent 027 206 7518 izzy@macaulaymazda.co.nz
Queenstown
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Nick Maidment 027 290 4561 nick@macaulaymazda.co.nz
Steve Rhodes 027 277 0608 stever@macaulaymazda.co.nz
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FORD NEWS
Discovering the fantastic features of the Ford Puma with Jill
The New Ford Puma is bold, stylish, League, Jill Bolger!
sophisticated, and comes packed
with safety and technology features We provided Jill with a Ford Puma
to protect you and your passengers. and asked her to take us along
We could rave about the fantastic for the ride as she discovers all
features of the Puma, but we its features in not only her busy
thought it was time to hand it over professional life, but her life outside
to a busy, independent professional of Basketball Management.
to put it to the test in the real Follow us on Facebook for updates
world. Who better than the popular from Jill as she explores this stylish,
General Manager of the Southland Travelling in comfort, arriving in style!
clever SUV. Jill recently took the Ford Puma to the
Sharks and a Board Member of the beautiful Queenstown for Southland Shark
New Zealand National Basketball Alex Pledger’s wedding.
Macaulay Ford & Ford NZ collaborate with our local world champion
The All-New Ford Escape is ready Facebook as the Ford Escape
for anything, and so is 2021 World seamlessly adapts between his
Multisport Champion Dougal Allan! busy family life and his training
In a collaboration with Macaulay trips to remote parts of Central
Ford and Ford NZ, Dougal is putting Otago. He’ll be making full use
the All-New Ford Escape through its of the eco-friendly power, space
paces in his busy life as a husband and convenience and clever
and father, coach and professional connectivity as he travels around
athlete. our regions with his trademark
Ready to hit the road! Dougal put his
Ford Escape to work as soon as he took kayak and bike loaded on the roof.
delivery. Follow Dougal’s journey on
Earlier this year we had a customer send in a photo
of one of our vintage window stickers on their Ford Ford website redesigned
Anglia. We loved it so much we had them recreated You may have noticed our Ford website is looking
in a limited run so we could give them away to our a little bit different lately. It’s had a makeover with
customers, particular those with a classic Ford. an all new look, faster loading times, and a new
We are down to our last stickers, if you’d like one layout to make it easier for customers to find the
pop into our Invercargill, Queenstown or Wanaka information they need and improve the over all
branches to get yours. Macaulay Motors customer experience.
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FORD NEWS
TECHNICIAN ROLES AVAILABLE NOW
INVERCARGILL & QUEENSTOWN
• Competitive hourly rate • Factory training
• Modern facilities • EV & Hybrid qualification
opportunities
Contact Stephen Snoep for more information or to
apply for these roles:
steve@macaulaymotors.co.nz or (03) 211 1200
Order yours today!
Invercargill
Brehan Cairns 027 438 3211 brehan@macaulayford.co.nz
Clayton Bragg 027 370 9032 clayton@macaulayford.co.nz
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Queenstown
Steve Rhodes 027 277 0608 stever@macaulayford.co.nz
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Government launches phase one of Clean Car Discount Programme
On Sunday 13 th June the Vehicle (EV) or Plug-In Hybrid The next phase of the programme
Government announced details of Vehicle (PHEV). To qualify for the is due to begin on the 1st January
their Clean Car Programe, with the rebate the vehicle must have a 2022 (subject to legislation). Once
first phase of the programme, the 3-star safety rating or higher and the next phase of the programme
Clean Car Discount (CCD) starting be valued under $80,000 (including begins only vehicles registered
from the 1st July 2021 and running GST and on road costs). Customers after the restart date will be eligable
through to the end of the year. are eligable to claim the rebate on for a rebate.
a qualifying vehicle if they are the
The aim of the programme is to first New Zealand registered owner. The great news is the All-New Ford
reduce CO 2 emissions of light Escape PHEV and the First-Ever
vehicles in New Zealand by giving The rebate can be claimed after Mazda MX-30 (EV) both qualify for
New Zealanders the opportunity to the vehicle has been registered and the rebate. If you are in the market
purchase an electric vehicle at a applications will be accepted until for an EV or PHEV vehicle, don’t
price more comparable with petrol the 28th February 2022, however, miss out on the rebate - contact the
and diesel-fuelled vehicles. rebates are subject to funding. If team to order yours today.
the fund for the first phase of the
The first phase of the CCD offers programme is exhausted (due to To find out more about the CCD
consumers a discount in the form demand) no further rebates will be visit the NZTA website.
of a rebate when they purchase a offered.
qualifying new or used light Electric
How the rebate works:
Clean Car Discount
Rebates 1 July to 31 December 2021
What are the rebates?
New EV: $8625* New PHEV: $5750* Used EV: $3450* Used PHEV: $2300*
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Buy Apply online Get your
rebate
Choose an EV or PHEV Registered person
New and used imports applies online to
New registration Waka Kotahi for rebate Waka Kotahi transfers
3-star safety rating or above+ Provide the sale agreement, rebate to registered
Less than $80,000 including plates number and bank person's bank account
GST and on-road charges account
Key
EV = Battery Electric Vehicle *Subject to available funding. All figures include GST
PHEV = Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle Safety ratings available at www.rightcar.govt.nz
+
Macaulay Motors Source: Waka Kotahi, NZ Transport Agency
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FINANCE
Finance your vehicle with
Find out more
MACAULAY
MAZDA
EXPERIENCE THE
NEW CAR FEELING
WITH OUR NEW WAY TO PAY
FIND OUT HOW
Contact Nathan Ford to chat about your financing options.
P: 027 666 6739
E: nathan@macaulaymotors.co.nz
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SNOW CHAINS IN STOCK NOW!
It doesn't matter what make of car or ute you drive, we cater to most
brands and will help you find the perfect fit for your vehicle.
Call in and see the team today!
42 Grant Road, Five Mile, Frankton, Queenstown 11-13 McCormick Street, Three Parks, Wanaka
03 441 4239 03 443 1134
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF NO DEPOSIT
2.9
MAZDA FINANCE
ACROSS THE RANGE %
INTEREST *
Find out more
*This Mazda Finance offer is based on The Mazda Range Recommended Retail Pricing 1st July 2021 and is valid for sales concluded on/before 30th September 2021. An establishment fee applies which includes a
$10.35 PPSR Levy, $105 UDC establishment fee and a $250 Dealer Origination Fee. This Mazda Finance offer is only available through UDC Finance Limited, is subject to normal credit and lending criteria and cannot
be used in conjunction with any other discounts or offers.
Invercargill
Ryan Keenan 027 444 6143 ryan@macaulaymazda.co.nz
Izzy Kent 027 206 7518 izzy@macaulaymazda.co.nz
Queenstown
Steve Rhodes 027 277 0608 stever@macaulaymazda.co.nz
WANAKA SERVICE CENTRE
11-13 MCCORMICK STREET, THREE PARKS, WANAKA 03 443 1134
WOF • SERVICING • REPAIRS • PARTS
SALES BY
APPOINTMENT
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STAFF NEWS
Niki Tily, Office Administrator, Kris Milne, Service Advisor,
Invercargill Invercargill
Niki Tily joins our admin team in Invercargill and has Kris Milne has joined us as our Mazda Service
settled in so well that we sometimes forget she’s new! Advisor and brings 30 plus years’ automotive industry
With joining our business at our end of the financial experience to our team. Kris’s extensive experience
year, it’s a very busy time for the admin team and includes being a fully qualified automotive technician
Niki has hit the ground running. Niki supports all our along with front line service management.
departments and branches across the business, along
with our sister company based in Queenstown. When not at work, Kris has huge support from his
family in his chosen sport of triathlon. Kris has
Outside of work, Niki is kept extremely busy with her represented New Zealand three times in World Ironman
two children aged 10 and 13. Championships in Mexico, Rotterdam and Australia
and is currently training towards the 2022 Ironman
NZ in Taupo.
Petra Kolarova, Vehicle Groomer, Queenstown
Petra is our very capable Vehicle of work, which is perfectly suited
Groomer at our Queenstown to the Central Otago region, is gold
branch and has been with us for panning. Petra was thrilled to win
just a little over six months. Hailing first place in the amateur category
from the historical city of Prague in of a gold panning competition
the Czech Republic, Petra has held at the recent Autumn festival in
a dream since her childhood to Arrowtown.
come to NZ.
A very well liked member of our
With her homeland three times team, and always with a ready
smaller than NZ, yet with 10 million smile, Petra loves the role of
people living there, Petra loves groomer and says that she can
the open space, beautiful nature make full use of her perfectionism
and friendly people here in NZ. In and eye for detail. She loves seeing
Petra’s free time she likes to cook the results of her work, especially
vegan food, study ecology and is a when it makes our customers very
proud supporter of animal rights. happy too. Petra recently won first place in the
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amateur category of the Arrowtown
Another interest Petra has outside Autumn Festival gold panning competition
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COMMUNITY
Proud to be the driving force behind the
Southland Sharks for another season
We are proud to be the driving force This year the players have been
behind the Southland Sharks again driving three new silver Mazda CX-
this season as they compete in the 5s and three new red Ford Escapes.
New Zealand NBL Championships.
As proud fans we have also loved
We are thrilled to be able to continue cheering them on throughout the
supporting the team by supplying season and wish them well for the
vehicles to help them get around. upcoming quarter finals.
It’s the July school holidays again
ILT Kidzone mascot Kidzonian
and you know what that means, the stopped by the Invercargill
ILT Kidzone Festival is on! Mazda yard recently to check
out the new Mazda CX-30
Activ-X M Hybrid our Mazda
After taking a break last year due to salesman Izzy Kent was driving
Covid-19, Kidzone is back and set to
be a huge success in its new location
at Southland Girls’ High School.
We love being involved in this
incredible event that promises fun Great South’s
Conference and
for the whole family year after year. If Events Manager
you’re heading along this year make Karen Witham shows
of the ILT Kidzone car
sure to stop by the Macaulay Mazda
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for the 2021 Festival
Wheelzone and check out the action. - a new Mazda CX-30
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INVERCARGILL | QUEENSTOWN | WANAKATHREE GREAT LOCATIONS
270 Dee Street, Invercargill (03) 211 1222
42 Grant Road, Frankton, Queenstown (03) 442 3914
11-13 McCormick Street, Three Parks, Wanaka (03) 443 1134
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