ARENA SURFACES NZ
Who runs this?
Kiwi Entrepreneurs | Rachael & Peter Macdonald | Horse Breeders | Wanganui
Arena Surfaces NZ is a husband-and-wife team boasting over 50 years of combined equine experience across various disciplines. Together, we provide specialized services to support the equine community and industry across all disciplines.
Peter possesses a professional background in mechanics, tertiary education and upper management. Rachael has been dedicated to breeding and producing competition ponies and more recently sport horses - through her business, Nitro Equine est. 2013. Rachael started Arena Surfaces NZ in 2021, Peter came on board in 2024 to take the business to the next level.
Arena Surfaces NZ is dedicated to all aspects of arenas. Our business focuses on arena surfaces, maintenance, design, project management, education, and advice, as we lead the way in pioneering change within the industry.
We assist in managing, maintaining, and refurbishing both private and commercial equestrian facilities throughout New Zealand. Our services help owners protect their investments and infrastructure while ensuring the welfare of the horses that utilize these facilities.
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Arena Surfaces NZ has introduced the BC200 sand cleaner, a new piece of equipment designed to better meet our clients' needs for cleaning and refurbishing existing surfaces. This maintenance not only saves owners money but also provides them with surfaces that will continue to serve their needs.
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We are proactive within the equine industry, striving to educate and share our knowledge. By participating in local, regional, and national events financially sponsoring shows, rings and classes. Additionally, we engage in preparation of surfaces for competition, and arena management during events. We contribute ribbons, trophies and prizes, as well as sponsoring selected riders and their horses.
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Arena Surfaces NZ utilizes a blend of conventional tools and cutting-edge technology to gather, assess, and interpret data. This methodology ensures efficient monitoring and streamlining processes, guaranteeing measurable and documented results that meet the highest standards for every type of surface.
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Our mission at Arena Surfaces NZ is to enhance equestrian facilities by delivering innovative, high-quality surfaces and solutions.
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Do it once, Do it right.
OUR BUSINESS VALUES
PACKAGING
Whilst it is early days for this business; we are acutely aware of the impact packaging has on the environment. So we use paper and recycled packaging where possible.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN ACTION
In this day and age everyone is aware of the impact our actions have on the environment, with this in mind we have come up with a product range that supports recycling. Collaborating with local & nationwide businesses diverting by-products destined for landfill and re-purposing into usable resources. This is circular economy in action.
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THINKING ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY
Mining our land, rivers, and seabed is detrimental to the environment. Traditionally mainly sand has been used to service the need, until now. Whilst sand is still an important component of horse arenas, adding certain footing products or additives will cushion and protect your sand which also means less wear and tear on equipment, therefore prolonging the life of your sand. Or converting to a synthetic product which lasts many more years than sand, will in turn, less mining attributed to the equestrian industry.
We offer a range dedicated to eco-friendly and sustainable surface options for your arena including 100% natural but hard wearing materials,
Extend the life of your sand by scheduling routine maintenance for your arena. Care for your investment and bring your arena back to its best. Discover the benefits with our arena cleaner, the only one in New Zealand available commercially to clean sand. Condition your arena then have us custom design a maintenance plan for you.
We can assist with purpose-built groomers, optimal irrigation, and recommend additives to improve or protect your sand from degradation, and reduce the need to replace your surface.
STRIVING FOR ZERO WASTE FROM OUR OWN OPERATIONS
Our policies and procedures reflect our ongoing commitment to sustainable business practices. 90% of our packaging is recycled or recyclable. This is a shared view we have with most of our suppliers and partners.
Clients have options for disposing of our packaging.
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Our Take-Back Scheme - send your clean and undamaged bulk bags back to us via your nearest Move Freight depot (at our cost). We will either return those bags to our suppliers for reuse, refill with our custom-made arena blends or dispose of in an environmentally approved way, with Plasback or Ag Recovery.
MINIMIZING OUR PRODUCTS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
We are exploring and trialing solutions for filtering arena runoff at drainage points to intercept products going into waterways.
Cost-effective, straightforward ways to catch, save and return precious surface to your arena.
Through blogs and social media posts provide clever ideas and simple solutions for containing your surface from the elements such as horse safe planting, fencing, barriers, mitigating loss of surface, dust reduction and many more topics.
We are also looking for a solution for screening surface from manure picked up from the arena so you can safely compost or return to the land.
Currently the 'End of Life' process for synthetic products is landfill. However if you are replacing your surface, we would be happy to assist in finding it a home if re-usable.
Arena Surfaces NZ offers an Eco Consult where we visit your site to assess where we can implement reductions in environmental hazards which will give you piece of mind you are doing your bit for the future.
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WHY CHOOSE US
NZ Owned and Operated.
NZ produced products are chosen first and foremost.
We are committed to striving toward a world where we put waste to work.
We listen, offer advice and make a plan with you, for you.
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Our business is inclusive of all discipines in equestrian sports.
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Private Use | Pony Clubs
Commercial Operations
We reject the idea of
throw-away, single use or limited life products.
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From start-up, we made the decision to source recycled and repurposed materials.​
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We agree sustainability needs to be at the forefront of all business decision-making.​​
We operate with integrity; we won't sell you a one product solves all.​
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Products we offer are chosen for their innovation, quality and long term durability.
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We support local in our regions, as priority.​​​
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Providing ranges for entry-level to professional riders.
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