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McFall Fuel Netball Ambassador and Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio spoke at the McFall Fuel Sales Team Conference providing some really strong messages about Teamwork. Sales Team Manager, Todd Pelham said it was just perfect. “Ameliaranne covered the importance of values which are about the buy-in and the ability to use them as the foundation for change. At the same...

Having been through an absolutely awful time with Covid Luuka wondered if she would ever return to high performance sport levels and compete again. “I am definitely feeling closer to my old self with every week that I am here in London”, said Luuka. “Therefore, I am looking forward to hitting the World Cup start line again and will be very interested to see where I am at....

There has been great excitement at McFall Fuel with the arrival of 821, the new Truck for Lubricants to carry out the distribution of both the lubricants, AdBlue, and other equipment to the McFall Fuel Regional locations the North Island. “We have waited quite some time for the trucks arrival and its maiden voyage was the Whangarei,” said Lubricants Team Manager Adrian Triggs....

Tony Davies leads McFall Fuel Forestry & Marine Services which sees early morning starts or working through the night. This photo at the Port of Tauranga taken through the bunker trailer and between the fuel delivery truck and its trailer reveals the beautiful sunrise. Tony works closely with bp marine to fuel vessels in Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, New Plymouth, and Wellington. “This...

McFall Fuel’s Team on site is ready to go for the next three days at the annual event that has finally got underway since the Covid impacted years. There are prizes to be won, sausages and other goodies to be enjoyed on site along with the opportunity to discuss the McFall Fuel Complete Package – Bulk Fuel, Storage, Lubricants, Fuelcard, Loyalty, and Service. “We are hoping for...

McFall Fuel Sales Team Manager Todd Pelham, Lubricants Manager Adrian Triggs, Lubricant Warehouse & Stock Coordinator Jamie Weal recently visited Melbourne to be updated on the scientific and technical developments of Fuchs Products. “I was blown away by the precision of the processes followed to achieve the desired product outcomes and results,” said Adrian. “It has...

McFall Fuel is continuing to make every effort to get to customers in Northland, West Auckland, Gisborne, and Napier. While many people have long since forgotten Cyclone Gabrielle, there are still large numbers of people for who it is a daily reality. Getting fuel to places where fuel delivery trucks cannot go has become a way of life as this picture in the Hawkes Bay illustrates....

Many of the small communities in Hawkes Bay and Gisborne are being reached slowly but surely and in so many different ways. The Puketapu locals in the Hawkes Bay were really delighted when not only did McFall Fuel turn up but also the Police Reassurance Unit in the same place on Saturday. “I want to express my gratitude to the Company and especially the driver for delivering the free fuel...

McFall Fuel has worked hard to keep the fuel flowing for Civil Defence, customers, and groups designated as essential to the emergency. “We were the only ones who had any fuel the day after the cyclone went through,” said Hawkes Bay Area Operations Manager Craig Gowler. “Rationing the fuel to meet priority needs was challenging until the power was restored at the Terminal so...

The NZ Saloon Grand Prix held in Huntly, prior to the fast-approaching storm, saw a field of fast competitors and some great racing. Trent was extremely pleased with his two heats qualifying in 1st position for the Feature Final of 25 laps. “It was a race of thinking, and persevering due to the lap traffic and the track that was now an "ice rink" making the car harder to handle...

McFall Fuel went to the Kamo Truck Show as part of their support for the Touch a Truck Day in Whangarei. Drivers Casey Herbert and Morgan Everitt ensured that the tractor unit looked its absolute best for the event.  “To win best tractor unit is thanks to a large number of people,” said a very proud Operations Manager Scott Jeanes. “Our Suppliers from Keith Andrews, Ideal...

McFall Fuel is delighted that Trent Amrein has reached 3NZ. “We have sponsored and encouraged Trent for a number of years, and it is great to see him achieve the results he and the Team have worked so hard for,” said Area Sales Manager Greg Putt who looks after this sponsorship. “Reaching 3NZ out of a field of 50 plus cars is no mean feat and we are really proud of what Trent...

McFall Fuel Drivers based out of Te Awamutu and Wiri Oil Services in Auckland have been selected as the Number Two Haulier for Group 2 for the third year in a row. Congratulations to Marc Dilley, Barry Petch, Alan Smedley Harry Akuhata, Andrew Crandon, Nick Duncan, Brett Grass, Fraser Harvey, Ronit Kumar, Brendon Leyland, Tom O’Brien, Trevor Taiki, Greg Windleborn along with Driver Trainer...

The blessing and clearing of the new Northland Office and Yard in Whangarei led by Andre Hemera were a special way to end the year. Andre and his wife Freda pictured standing between Northland Area Sales Manager Jimmy Brewin and Managing Director Allan McFall with Northland Area Operations Manager Grant Hitchcock are seen standing in front of the window with the McFall Fuel Truck & Trailer...

There was a great deal of interest in the next edition to the fleet from a wide range of staff when it appeared outside the Office early in the morning. The Mercedes is a departure from the Volvo’s which were unavailable at such short notice. “While it is over spec’ed compared with how we normally build our trucks I am sure the drivers will enjoy the many safety features and the...

The United Nations sees the day celebrating transformative solutions for inclusive development; the role of innovation in fuelling an accessible and equitable world. Parafed Bay of Plenty and the Tauranga City Council are running Te Kaiwhakatere – Trailrider Fun Day at Hopukiore known as the Mount Drury Reserve. Trips are organised to the top of Mauao and Hopukiore plus there will be...

The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Team for the 2023 season commenced their new season with an induction day held at the Tauranga Netball Centre. With few changes from last season the team caught up and spent the day considering the legacy that they have inherited and agreeing on their values that they will live for the new season. Coach Mary Jane Araroa said, “it was a full-on day with lots...

The finishing touches are to be completed on the new yard and offices at De Havilland Drive in Taranaki prior to the blessing of the building and the opening of the yard on November 17. The plans have followed those of the Gisborne Yard and Offices with adaptions made from learnings that came from that build. Te Kora Awhina was chosen as the name for the Gisborne building and literally this means...

The Team has made a strong start to their season with a win over King Country’s Development XV. Area Sales Manager, Richard McCosh said, “McFall Fuel has chosen to support this team because one of our programmes – STEP UP is very much about helping people to grow and move on to the next level. It is great to see the young players who are part of this side looking for such an...

The Northland Driving Team is growing in numbers as McFall Fuel gains momentum in the Region. Regional Operations Manager for Northland, Grant Hitchcock, is seen here with three new drivers who have just completed their McFall Fuel Inductions. Josh Tweedale, Morgan Everitt, and Casey Herbert were keen to get up and running following their inductions. They will be joined by a number of other...

Andrew Sorensen and son Hamish donned their McFall Fuel riding gear and set out for the 180-kilometre bike ride around Mount Taranaki to raise funds for the Cancer Society on Daffodil Day. Undeterred by the weather forecast they were determined to achieve their fundraising goal while making some great father/son memories at the same time.  Andy who is Business Development Manager for...

PRIZEGIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 SEASON Kacey Cheetham has done very well despite the impact of COVID-19. He won the Stirrer trophy, and the competitor of the season. He raced 28 meetings this season all over the North Island. Clinton Cheetham won the trophy for 1st in feature racing, and 2nd overall.  The Raiders Team did really well this season placing in the top three at the big team...

Good Neighbour Board of Trustees - Jason Rowling, Liam Dickson, Andrew McKean, Ra Winiata, Campbell Hill Lorraine Miller, Michelle Malcolm, Rebecca Savage Winter Wellness It’s that time of year when we are lighting our fires, and crossing all our fingers and toes hoping that we avoid all the nasty bugs that are circulating around at the moment. We hope you have managed to...

McFall Fuel are proud sponsors of the Bay of Plenty Steamers and as part of the sponsorship relationship, we are contributing to development days for youngsters. Area Sales Manager Ann Morrissey and Business Development Manager Warren Broadmore enjoyed their time being a part of a range of activities for a group of enthusiastic youngsters in Rotorua. Both said, “It was great to see how...

The 2022 Taranaki Dairy Industry Awards saw strong entries in all three categories – Share Farmer of the Year, Dairy Manager of the Year, and Dairy Trainee of the Year. Area Sales Manager Kylie Northcott enjoyed what was a great night to celebrate the ever-growing talent in the Dairy Industry. “These awards are held in such high regard. Nick Besinga’s journey to be the Dairy...

“McFall Fuel is proud to announce the upcoming redevelopment of the McFall Fuel Truckstop as part of our commitment to providing the best service and equipment possible. The Kimbolton Truckstop will be undergoing a full redevelopment including the tanks, the pumps, as well as the refuelling area. These works will include the latest technology of an underground Puraceptor (rain water...

The bp Tauriko Truckstop and the bp Connect site in Tauranga will be closed temporarily for 3 weeks for upgrades from Monday February 28. While we realise that this will be inconvenient for quite a number of our McFall Fuel Fuelcard users, we hope you are aware that the closest bp sites with bp Connect and bp Truckstop’s available are bp Te Puna and bp Mount...

McFall Fuel is now truly a North Island fuel distributor. For a significant period of time McFall Fuel has considered moving into Northland to service the growing number of customers who have moved into the Region. “We have decided that the time is right and so the move into the far north has begun. A number of Northland businesses have contacted us via the website to see if we are an...

McFall Fuel are wanting to assure customers that they are doing everything possible to protect their businesses and their own Team from the likelihood of being Covid positive. What is apparent is that we all need to work through this challenging time again together. Pictured is Driver Murray Carr at the Napier Port showing his mask and gloves to reveal he is following due process. Like so many...

Business Development Manager Hawkes Bay Craig Gowler decided to become a mentor for the Big Brother Big Sister of New Zealand programme. This volunteer mentoring role fills an already busy schedule. “I really love what the programme does for young people and the young man I am mentoring is growing with the support he is now getting,” said Craig. “Adam is learning to face...

McFall Fuel’s new yard in Taranaki was interrupted by the lockdown and now is facing interruptions with the supply of materials. “The shame of it all is,” said Property & Asset Manager Andrew Spicer, “that instead of a pre-Christmas finish we will now be well into the New Year.” The new yard and offices at De Havilland Drive in Bell Block, New Plymouth when up...

In 2018 Business Development Manager for Taranaki, Andy Sorensen, arranged a McFall Fuel branded cycling kit. Since that time, he has worn it with great pride at a number of events. On Saturday 18 September Andy will ride 185km around Taranaki Maunga for the Cancer Society in the Taranaki Cycle of Hope and will be part of the group of about 30 drivers who hope to raise about $13, 000 or more....

McFall Fuel are a very proud sponsor of Good Neighbour. Their work during lockdown has been just phenomenal. Todd is seen here delivering food to one of the many families who needed help over lockdown, “we appreciate your support because we are able to meet the needs of so many families in need....

McFall Fuel are so proud to be a sponsor of Rebecca Petch - a NZ cyclist who competed in BMX Racing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.    Continue reading below for an overview of her Olympic campaign. Well done...

Training & Safety Manager, Mike Crandon should feel proud of the safety and values video he drew together for the Company. “It is really worth watching and gave me a great insight into some of the things that people at McFall Fuel do. Quite amazing really because as I have discovered in my new role that our customers are just so important and being able to explain who to talk to and...

Tairawhiti Contractors and Connexis hosted this first ever ‘Girls with Hi—Vis’ event at Whakarau Park in Ruatoria. 52 local female secondary school students from Hicks Bay to Tolaga Bay attended the event to learn from a range of women involved in infrastructure. McFall Fuel Heavy Fleet Driver Mel Riddle, pictured in the yellow hard hat is working with a young woman who is...

McFall Fuel agreed with the Fuel Distributors Industry Safety Committee’s approach to the phasing out of the tripod overhead tanks by December 31, 2021. “For some time now, we have tried to encourage customers to move on from these tanks. Therefore, we have committed to the collective fuel industry stance to end the service life for overhead tripod tanks. Removing the risks that the...

McFall Fuel is supporting the King Country Rugby Club Junior Academy for the first time. “It is exciting to be part of any youth development,” said Warren Broadmore McFall Fuel Business Development Manager for Farming. “These young people have been given an opportunity to learn not only about the game but also things like nutrition and fitness that will take them well beyond...

McFall Fuel are a very proud sponsor of the Waipa King Country Life Education Trust who now have two mobile classrooms fully active to meet the demands. In February they launched ‘Healthy Minds’ to support the youngsters in the schools visited with resilience and strategies to manage anxiety. Our complex and ever changing world has seen social media create social pressures and...

Todd Pelham, McFall Fuel's Business Development Manager – Lubricants, has been mentoring a rising star in the Motor Racing world, Peter Vodanovich.  Peter Vodanovich has been confirmed to race in the 2021 USF2000 series, becoming the second Kiwi to join this year’s championship. Vodanovich will be racing with the Jay Howard Driver Development team for the 18-race...

The Ford Ranger Rural Games were a real hit on a beautiful day. The speed shearing sponsored by McFall Fuel is one of the many events held over the weekend in Palmerston North. Area Sales Manager, Steve Wellwood presented the awards to the winners Jack Fagan (Te Kuiti) and Laura Bradley (Woodville). “It is an exciting event and the crowd were really impressed with speed and dexterity of the...

McFall Fuel are extremely busy this week in the Manawatu. The Team start with the Ford Ranger Games on Friday 12 March and then move onto the Central Districts Fieldays being held in Feilding to set up on Monday 15 March. “It is a great time to catch up with people and enjoy a great conversation in a festive environment,” said Steve Wellwood. “It certainly takes the Team a...

McFall Fuel is completing more marine work in a range of locations around the North Island. However, it is not often that we get the chance to fill a super yacht of a billionaire. This one just happened to be for the Team involved with the America's Cup Ineos Team. Fuel Delivery Driver Marc Cooper said “It is all in a day’s work but was great to deliver to such a beautiful piece...

The McFall Fuel Calendar is a collection of photos drawn together by the staff across the North Island. Each Region’s photos are a reflection of the locations within which the staff live and work. Over 30 staff have contributed to the 2021 edition of the McFall Fuel Calendar. Logistics Manager Scott Jeanes secured the shot for the front page on a Sunday afternoon in the Waikato. A great...

Area Sales Manager Rochelle Smith (in the photo – on the ground) looks forward to the fun each year and this year saw the five year sponsorship relationship celebrated. “Matawai School’s Agricultural Day 2020 attracted cantankerous calves, jumpy Jack Russell's and the largest tribe of goats the school has ever seen in the event’s 113 year history. And, as usual...

Fuchs is German Technology and Australian made. McFall Fuel are very keen on the quality products that Fuchs are able to offer to meet the many and varied needs of equipment and machinery. There is great customer support at your fingertips with an app and of course your McFall Fuel Sales person can help with quality solutions for customer fleets. The confidence in Fuchs is based on the 85 years...

Thursday 22 October 2020 will be a day to be remembered in the history of McFall Fuel. The newly developed yard on the corner of Aerodrome Road and Te Maanga Road in Gisborne will be opened with a Karakia from Ngai Tawhiri Kaumatua. The final work on the newly created Terminal was completed last week and testing has been carried out that included use of the new gantry. “All of the Gisborne...

McFall Fuel, as part of their involvement with Bay of Plenty Rugby, supported the Under 13 Development Day at Blake Park. Warren Broadmore, Business Development Manager for Farming is seen here getting lunch ready for the youngsters who had been putting in some pretty hard work on a very windy day. The programme saw some of the injured Steamers introduced along with Bay Development Players. These...

McFall Fuel deliver fuel regularly to the Ports of Auckland and Tauranga as well as carry out marine bunkers at both locations. When the message came that the staff involved in any activities at these Ports since July 31 needed to be tested as a precautionary measure, we moved quickly to reach staff involved.  The Covid tests were carried out despite the low risk and the fact that no one was...

Worksafe WKS-9 Safety Alert 1 July 2020 - Poorly maintained tripod tanks are a safety risk.  This safety alert highlights the serious health and safety risks that poorly maintained tripod tanks pose for fuel users and is from the Fuel Distributors Industry Safety Committee and Worksafe New Zealand. What happened A fuel tanker driver was seriously injured in a recent incident on a...

It seems hard to believe that 24 years after the Department of Labour cancelled approval for the manufacture of tripod tanks in 1996 with the intention that existing tanks would be phased out. These tanks were not to be reconditioned, retrofitted, sold or installed in new locations. What is apparent is that many of these tanks are still being used in 2020 and they are not being maintained or kept...

The Team at McFall Fuel are very excited about Morris being awarded a QSM in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to the community and philanthropy. Congratulations and well deserved Morris - you have certainly done so much for so many in your own way with the support of your wife Hilary. Known as the patriarch of McFall Fuel Limited, staff have made comments from "he is...

Remaining focussed is critical now that we are at Alert Level 2. We cannot let go of the gains we have made under the other levels and as we continue to minimize the risk of Covid-19 transmission, McFall Fuel will keep to the Covid-19 Protocols developed at Alert Level 4. The sanitizing of heavy and light vehicles plus workspaces is a must. Training and Safety Coordinator, Kerrith Murray is...

Alert Level 3 is a “progression, not a rush to normality” - this means that we still need to stay at home as much as possible, however we will move from Essential Operations only to Safe Operations. McFall Fuel as an Essential Business has been proactively preparing a document to have ready for those customers who will return to work under ‘Safe Operations’. “It is...

McFall Fuel has been delivering fuel to farmers since 1985. Our deliveries began in what was known as the Auckland Province, Bay of Plenty and King Country and now we cover farms from Warkworth to Wellington and everything in between. The McFall family began life working in the rural sector and have always been proud of the way that they have been able to service it for the past 35...

Each day this week our IT Manager, Kerry Jones, has provided advice to help us with our working from home and what is available to use that we do not think about while in the Office when everything is at hand. The gem that came at the end of the first full week in Lockdown was Cyber Security – Keeping Ourselves Safe. This is because of the resurgence of scam or security threats circulating...

McFall Fuel has really appreciated the way you, our customers, have kept in touch with us around fuel, lubricant and Adblue deliveries and other needs as we have moved into our new approach to business. We wish you well in your management of COVID-19 in your families and communities.    We are continuing to follow the official advice being provided around the daily situation...

We have been really impressed with our recycling programme and just how many containers have been recycled more than ten and eleven times but now we have had several reach 12 times. It is incredible to think that our initial thoughts of 10 was seen as too far but how wrong we were. Peter Laird who runs the recycling is proud of what has been achieved and is now busy watching out for No....

Last weekend it was the BMX Elite National champs. Little bit of a bitter sweet weekend. The track wasn’t up to elite standard and was hard for us to be able to go full speed due to the track being too small. In the first race, Sarah Walker and I were going neck and neck into the first corner with my wheel just in front. Sarah ended up going over the line and cutting the corner resulting in...

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The 42M team win Heat 1 at Waikaraka Park in the Saloon Cars division on 11th January 2020. Find the YouTube Video Link...

“I am stoked to have raced at my first ever Cemetery Circuit aboard the Honda CRF450 in the Super Motard class – huge thanks to Mark Oliver and Sheena Martin for the loan of their bike. Following the first-timers practice and qualifying laps, I started on the grid in P11 out of 22 bikes. I got pretty good starts in both my races and improved my lap times by a second. I finished up in...

There is a great deal more to running the hugely successful Bay Dreams than meets the eye. McFall Fuel play a small part in the event by providing fuel for the on-site machinery and the generators. Fuel Delivery Driver Liam McFall is seen here filling a forklift the day before the event was about to...

“Wow what a week last week, only getting the new motor in on Friday morning for racing Saturday at Napier.   1st Race off grid 1, not knowing how the new motor was going to handle, wow, it handled well, and crossed the finish line 1st, with at least 2 car lengths. 2nd race off grid 14, worked my way up to 4th, with only one & half laps to go, car behind me hit my right...

Roger Refill dodged the puddles in Inglewood to catch up with Harold (Life Education Trust) at the Christmas Parade. The entire Sorensen family were there to support Roger Refill at the parade which was enjoyed by the locals. Such a great way to get the recycling and reuse message out...

McFall Fuel is extremely proud of its recycling and reuse programme. The Lubricant Distribution Team and the Sales Reps collect the empty containers and return to be cleaned and either reused or recycled. Peter Laird who is responsible for the Recycling & Reuse programme keeps a watchful eye as the containers pass through with their Roger Refill stickers. “Here is reuse number...

McFall Fuel's Gisborne sales representative Rochelle Smith said “Matawai School Ag Day represents everything that’s special about living in a rural environment. This is one of my favourite work days all year. It represents everything about what it’s like to live in a community that still respects the traditions of a rural lifestyle.” The strong association between...

Holly Bisset-Larsen is a member of the Bay Twisters Cheer Club and is proudly showing off her gold medal which the team won at the National Cheerleading Championships in Wellington. Winning Youth Level 2 made it a very successful weekend for the young 8 to 13 year old side. McFall Fuel have a Staff Sponsorship Policy to support staff families with National and International Competitions and were...

The Cheetham Race Team season is finally underway. With three practices under their belts, two at Kihikihi and one at Huntly, the cars looking good this season. Kacey is definitely back in race mode and Cheets is pumped for the teams racing for The Waikato Raiders. This first nights racing is at Kihikihi Speedways opening where they are hoping for 30 Stockcars. It should be an awesome fast...

Who would have thought that it would take 108 years to win a first ever home final. Bay of Plenty Rugby is over the moon at having finally achieved such an historical milestone. Friday October 25, at 7:35pm the history books will record that this occurred at the Rotorua International Stadium against the other bay – Hawkes Bay. The money raised from this match will be used to purchase a...

Tu Kaha Foundation delivers an educational values programme to youngsters focussing on great decision-making and building resilient leaders. The focus is on decile one schools’ and the initiative is supported by a number of organisations and businesses. Sports stars like NBA basketballer Stephen Adams have also become involved to help get the dream of Pera Te Amo reach young people by...

At the recent Pioneer Conference held in Melbourne, McFall Fuel Business Development Manager for Lubricants Todd Pelham, was pleased to be a part of the Agricultural Contractor Tour Group visit to the Fuchs Manufacturing Plant at Sunshine, in Melbourne. The contractors were fascinated with the focus on advanced technology, defined processes and holistic lubricant solutions. The research and...

What a beautiful looking rig! For those of us who are not trucking knowledgeable people a description of what the new heavy fleet trailer and tractor are all about was needed from McFall Fuel Logistics Manager, Scott Jeanes. The Trailer is fleet number 3795 and is a 4 axle (Quad) 6 compartment 45,000 litres total, carries approximately 37,000 litres of motor spirits & 32,000 of diesel at 44...

The NZ Athletics Team at the World Summer Games (Special Olympics) were extremely successful winning 8 medals. As a coach of the Athletics Team, McFall Fuel Office Administrator Shona McGahan, was really pleased with the achievement of individuals and the team. “A number had personal bests to add to the eight medal tally which was fantastic,” said Shona. “The Team were so well...

McFall Fuel is a proud supporter of the Kihikihi Speedway. We are all keen to see Clint Cheetham continue his excellent form this weekend at the Conductive Education Superstock Challenge 2019. The ever important Andrew Edwards Sprint Memorial Race is drawing closer....

Wow what a weekend, with a last minute decision to race at Waikaraka on Friday night, we had a great run for our 1st time in this car at that track, taking hone a 1st, 2nd & a 3rd. Saturday night was Baypark, 1st race started 12th and climbed up to 2nd. Second race started 1st and finished 1st, that put me on grid one for the feature, and took out the win. A huge thank you to my...

Good Neighbour, has been busy getting ready for our upcoming Food for Thought, Rescued Food Festival on March 23rd when they join forces with Te Aranui Trust to raise funds and celebrate what they do with a rescued food festival.  The event will be held at Our Place, the downtown container centre and in the neighbouring council car park, from 10am –3pm on March 23. Come and...

McFall Fuel have created Roger Refill to reinforce the importance of reusing and recycling the 20 litre plastic containers used for lubricants. The decision to bring Roger Refill to life as a mascot is the next step in McFall Fuel's no harm to the environment message. Roger Refill will be at the Central Districts Fieldays. Roger Refill has shown just how much fun it is to ride a...

Bees decided that they would make the keypad at the Kimbolton Truck Stop run by McFall Fuel their home. The little bees certainly deterred the customers from purchasing...

North Island Champs at Meanee (Hawkes Bay) on the 28th, 29th December. There were over 105 cars there. Clinton started on grid 10, which was not the place to start as it is on the outside mid pack, and so his aim was to push inwards to the pole line very fast, as corner approached. He managed to do this and was racing hard. The track condition was terrible. After about four laps Clinton...

Taliya Barbarich parades her lamb in the small lamb section of the Matawai School Ag Day, supported every year by McFall Fuel. The Matawai School annual Ag Day has been going longer than anyone can remember at the 110-year-old school and in recent times McFall Fuel has always come on board with its generous donation of food for sale. Sixty children attend the three-teacher school which draws...

McFall Fuel were proud to win the best Trade Exhibit at the Waverley Show. Commercial Team Representatives Andrew Sorensen, Kylie Northcott, and Greg Prouse took great pride in the way they set the site up and it paid dividends. “I am sure it came down to Andy and Kylie adjusting things by millimetres,” said Greg Prouse. “It looked great.” (Andy and Kylie are pictured...

With the long weekend over it is time to leave Gisborne and head for Mahia and then onto Hastings and a visit to the Gannets by...

What could be better for a bunch of Truck and Enthusiasts’ than a night of dancing with the music of the King - Elvis Presley. This warmed everyone up prior to the auction to raise funds to help a young boy with an unusual medical...

Who would have thought that the Minnesota State Patrol would have been seen in Cambridge. With so many vehicles so well presented the visit was enjoyed by all. A great stop on the North Island Truck...

A great day in the sun at Whangamomona before heading onto Taumarunui with 95 people and 45 trucks!  People are just loving the sight of trucks and the people in the trucks are just loving the...

The North Island Truck Run is underway and is a great event to follow as Graeme Skou and those who are part of it drop in on a number of towns on their way around the North Island. Running from October 14 to 27 below are the places that they will call in on! It may be your town they visit. McFall Fuel are proud to sponsor such an awesome event. 14th October: South Island Trucks cross...

The Fuelling Kapiti pump upgrade has been completed and it was great to see customers return to using the site once it was opened. It is hoped that once the rebrand is completed later this year that the 24 Hour Service Station will look like its counterparts in Taranaki – Egmont Village, Manaia, and...

Kieran McPherson won the Pan American Xterra Tour at the Tour finale in Ogden Utah. It topped off a fine season for the young New Zealander who raced across 8 different countries with 3 wins and 9 podiums over 11 races. An outstanding achievement. McFall Fuel has been proud to support Kieran since 2013 as he has worked towards this challenging and clearly magnificent...

BP New Zealand announced the launch of their latest nationwide customer promotion, Jump Start Your Summer! This is available to all McFall Fuel, Fuelcard holders. Starting on Monday 17th September 2018 and running for 6 weeks until Sunday 28th October 2018, the scratch and win competition is open to all McFall Fuel customers across BP retail sites nationwide. This is a...

On the Way to World Champs The weekend following the world cup events she raced in two European Cup rounds which were held in Blegny, Belgium. This event was only held on a small track with a 5 metre starting hill. There were not a great number of riders there but still a good few of the fast riders were there to compete against. Although this track was not Rebecca’s favourite type, it was...

“My season is well underway and I have had some solid results so far. I am currently sitting on top of the Pan American XTERRA Tour and hope to stay this way.” Kieran’s run split is seen as one of the best on the XTERRA Pan Am Tour. He has had 3 wins for the season to date. His win at the beginning of July was at Durrance Lake in British Columbia,...

After a wild windy night at the Titahi Bay Surfclub we were up early and excited to be nearing the finish line! 15 days, 1700 km of running the North Island we have it! We finished at Island Bay at 12:30pm. We started today up Mt Kau Kau and one group ran up across the hills behind Johnsonville then through the Northland, the Botanical Garden down past Parliament and then to the Wellington...

The Palmerston North Boys High School relay runners have raised an incredible $16,000 to date and were delighted to visit Ronald McDonald House. They shook their donation buckets for an hour in Auckland City to raise more funds before dropping into the House. “Ronald McDonald House staff were really pleased to see us and showed us right through their wonderful house, it was really good for...

The heat of the relay run sees runners stripped down to reach Mangawhai Heads and the Ruakaka Motor Camp for a well-earned rest having now covered 440...

The Te Araroa Challenge rolls on down from Cape Reinga and another historical land mark is reached by the runners. Palmerston North Boys High School (PNBHS) are all in great shape as they push on...

The great thing about the charity run for the young men from Palmerston North Boys High School is that they are learning more about the history of their country and in particular the far north. The runners got to cross the longest footbridge as part of the relay...

There is great excitement at Cape Reinga among the Palmerston North Boys High School relay team running from Cape Reinga to Island Bay to raise funds for Ronald McDonald. The Te Araroa challenge is about to begin for these young men and the staff supporting...

The winner of the McFall Fuel Wheel Chair Basketball Award 2018 Johnny Blaze is pictured with Todd Pelham, Sheryl Dawson & Evan Fagan. Johnny was the Wheel Chair Basketball Ambassador for the event. 2017 was gearing up to be a phenomenal year for Johnny, he was achieving great things in his Sport and Recreation Degree and was living up to his nickname Blaze. Always being the fastest player...

McFall Fuel is pleased to see the work commenced under Rural Fuel at the Manaia Service Station completed. Asset Manager, Andrew Spicer said, “I am happy to confirm that all work on the pump upgrade is completed and the Manaia Service Station is fully operational with its new pumps. We appreciate that our customers have been inconvenienced and thank our customers in the area for their...

The Central Districts Field Days in Feilding is a great opportunity to show how farm fuel storage can show your true colours. These farm tanks with Hawkes Bay, Manawatu and Taranaki colours can be seen at the McFall Fuel site which is open from March 15 – 17. McFall Fuel developed a tank in Waikato colours last year and it appears in the 2017 Calendar. These tanks are the ideal replacement...

Mackay Olsen won the McFall Fuel Top Crew Safety Award for 2017 at the PF Olsen Safe Start Breakfast held in Rotorua. As part of the award McFall Fuel provide a special Bush Breakfast for the crew. Working in step terrain in Tihoi area the crew were pleased to enjoy their steak, bacon, eggs, and onions on a buttered bun with a side of mussels and savouries. This crew deserve special...

An exciting moment for the Lubricant Logistics Team at McFall Fuel with their new wash machine to help with the recycling and reuse programme. The old machine held 4 x 20 litre containers and the new spin wash machine holds 14 x 20 Litre. The Apollo Power Washer will help speed up the Recycle & Reuse significantly. McFall Fuel has always been focussed on no harm to the environment. Time is...

It is that time of the year when the beaches become crowded and the need to raise funds to save lives becomes a necessity for local surf life saving clubs. Here we see the fund raising action at BP Powderham in Taranaki. McFall Fuel driver Ian James made sure he got the treatment on his windshield while fuelling...

McFall Fuel have supported the Kihikihi Speedway in a number of ways over the years because of the links with a strong base of customers who are avid speedway racers. This season we are also supporting customers who have sons racing. Trent Amrein of Amrein’s Contracting and Kacey and Clinton Cheetham of Cheetham’s Excavators are carrying the McFall Fuel brand proudly on their...

Rebecca Petch because of her results this year is currently ranked World 7 on UCI points for Elite Women. These results have seen her selected to be a part of the High Performance Program, as a Carded Athlete! The young athlete is now challenging Sarah Walker in races and is learning with each one. Like any young athlete taking a win from a champion is exciting and Rebecca did at Labour Weekend....

Kacey & Clinton Cheetham are enjoying the racing season. The Te Puke based family have a proud history in stock car racing and do not bat an eye when it comes to finding a race track to get on with the thrills and challenges of staying the distance with mayhem going on all around...

McFall Fuel has received notification that the Fuel Distributors Industry Safety Committee and information from WorkSafe that they are working towards an end of life for the Tripod Overhead Tanks. There have been notices and advice from Worksafe and its predecessors regarding the phasing out of non-compliant and unsafe tanks since 1996. McFall Fuel is working with customers to achieve the 1...

McFall Fuel is proudly supporting Wheels on Mainstreet being held in Coronation Park, Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui on Saturday 21 October, 2017. McFall Fuel’s support of the event is very much down to the enthusiasm of Peter Laird who is involved in the organising committee. Peter has worked for McFall Fuel for over six years and at present looks after the chain and bar lubricant...

McFall Fuel works closely with customers when it comes to bulk fuel storage whether it be on the farm, on a commercial site, or in a yard, or into the forest. “We take great pride in meeting our customer needs and despite the challenges of some of the site locations we usually find a way to make it work,” said Lubricant Logistics Manager Andy Fullerton. “Here we are working with...

Auckland Area Operations Manager, Jeff Sullivan applied for a staff sponsorship to support Ellerslie School because of his family involvement there. “McFall Fuel is extremely proud to support Ellerslie School with their ‘Cool Schools Programme’ that teaches students about essential life skills for peaceful conflict resolution. Being able to sponsor the hi viz vests for the peer...

McFall Fuel and Rural Fuel merged on 1 April 2017. The new entity will see McFall Fuel (51%) and BP (49%) become joint business shareholders in the new partnership. Initially the McFall Fuel and Rural Fuel brands will operate as two brands under the new entity that will operate across the North Island. Both companies have very similar values and customer sectors with the real point of difference...

A Way To More Consistent Pricing There is much debate about fuel prices at retail outlets around the country as variances begin to be discussed more frequently. As a bulk fuel distributor, McFall Fuel, deliver directly to the customer, and the great majority of this fuel is delivered into storage tanks. The range of storage options is designed to meet the needs of different businesses eg...

McFall Fuel saw setting up a staff sponsorship opportunity as a very positive way of reflecting the family values and approach that the business takes. “There are some very talented staff children who have benefited from the sponsorship for both national and international activities,” said CEO Sheryl Dawson. “Our first two recipients have gone on to do great things. It has been...

McFall Fuel’s End of Summer Promotion runs from February 1 to April 29, 2017. For every 100 litres of Fuchs Agrifarm UTTO MP or the Titan Cargo range purchased you go into the draw to win the Beach Combo which includes an easy carry blanket, a frisbee for fun plus other items. There are 10 prizes to be won.   Agrifarm UTTO MP is a Super high...

The Naki Jetsprints are not just about the jet boats screaming around the tight track and sending spray everywhere. The dare of the ‘Undie 500’ sends large numbers scampering across the track in their underwear. Age and sex is no barrier, it is merely down to your undies and then across the islands and through the water. Such a lot of fun! McFall Fuel’s representative Rick...

This great sight is often seen in Te Awamutu – 2 x 50 ton units parked roadside on Bond Road. The truck swap between the New Plymouth and the Mount Driving Teams enables the bulk fuel to be delivered to its destinations without putting any pressure or stress on drivers when it comes to their hours. This suggestion arose at a Drivers Tool Box Meeting and once in place has certainly been a...

Redeem your Fuchs 2016 Seasonal Product Pack bonus offer with McFall Fuel - valid to 31 January 2017. For more information download the...

Logistics Manager Scott Jeanes was absolutely delighted to see the first of our new generation UD 6 x 4 almost ready to go on the road. The livery has certainly brought the truck to life and the drivers are keen to see it added to the fleet. In truckie speak the UD GW26 420 AS offers 420hp, an automated 12 speed gearbox, air suspension, climate air conditioning, and a hot and cold box in cab for...

McFall Fuel have been involved with Wheels on Mainstreet held in Mount Maunganui for over three years and so the shift from Mainstreet to Coronation Park this Labour Weekend caused a little concern. However, the new location was a roaring success. The shopkeepers were happy, the families had a great day out, and the cars shone in the sunshine. The McFall Fuel Lubricant Truck provided an ideal...

Family history is always at the heart of annual calf club days and none more so than at Te Ranga School. Sienna is pictured receiving her Supreme Award from her Great Grandad. She came second in leading and first in the Child Effort which is judged on the effort that has been put in, using judging criteria such as how much the youngster knows about the calf, how well they have brushed, and...

Kerry Bissett- Larsen organised the Team at McFall Fuel to be a part of the PINK WALK. The Pink Hard hats were a hit and the pink high viz set the team apart. A young pink angel asked if we were firemen and others thought we were security. Really? Do we look like either? You would not have thought so if you had seen us cool down at a local watering...

The BOP Under 15’s may have lost 15 to 5 against Waikato but the excitement of playing at Waikato Stadium will have left the team with memories and dreams that will for many carve their pathway to the future. Jake Broadmore will be able to tell his friends about his attempt at goal from behind halfway – it had the legs and hit the uprights but failed to cross the bar. A good game...

Area Sales Manager Warren Broadmore and wife Lisa are keen to see their youngsters involved in sport. All three children are ferried about like so many other families, summer and winter, to get them to their sports of choice. Jake has represented the Bay of Plenty at Touch Rugby and now he has made the BOP Under 15’s. His father a proud Waikato supporter who was gutted with the recent loss...

Area Sales Manager Warren Broadmore’s daughter Isabella played Water Polo for Aquinas College and was named MVP for the tournament. Aquinas College finished with the Silver Medal. McFall Fuel provided drink bottles for the Aquinas College Water Polo Teams and for the Girls Basketball side. Managing Director Allan McFall coached the young team which had a great time even if they did not...

Keelan Morrissey seen here with Luuka Jones at the NZ AIMS Games. Daughter of Area Sales Manager, Ann Morrissey, Keelan and her hip hop team won silver in their event. This was one of the many teams that McFall Fuel provided support for, for the...

Barry Harris takes over the McFall Fuel Board Chair role from Morris McFall, a former mentor. Bringing a wealth of experience from a number of CEO roles such as with Environment Waikato, the Greater Wellington Regional Council, and the Hamilton City Council along with his role as Group Director of Fonterra Milk Supply sees Barry looking forward to the new challenge. “I am very much looking...

Morris McFall has been vitally involved in the growth of McFall Fuel, moving it from its Waikato base in Te Awamutu to Mount Maunganui and spreading its reach as far south as Whanganui and as far north as Warkworth. Morris has always led from the front, and been passionate about customer service, the quality of the fleet, and the quality of the products offered. Renown for his strong family...

West Auckland Rally Driver Clint Cunningham has taken a superb sixth place at a gruelling International Rally of Whangarei, the second round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship. After being dogged by brake problems at the opening round, Rally Otago, Cunningham headed to the event on his former home roads desperate for a clean run. Friday night...

McFall Fuel is proud of its staff sponsorship support because it has seen often their children benefit with the national events that they compete in or a part of. “We supported Stella & Tallula-Belle Smedley for the first time last year and were extremely proud of their achievement at the New Zealand Marching Nationals held in Christchurch. This year’s event on the North Shore saw...

Leroy Clampitt now aka Big Taste continues to make his way on the music industry in LA.  Justin Bieber’s titles on Purpose see Leroy’s name appear on the production credits of Track 6 Company. 6. Company (Justin Bieber, Jason Boyd, James Abrahart, Andreas Shuller, Thomas Troelsen, James Wong & Leroy Clampitt) This is a fantastic achievement in such a short space of time...

McFall Fuel Direct To You Operations Coordinator Mitch James was invited to be the lead car or the 00 car for the Rally of the North. The role of the 00 Rally car is to check the road that the cars will race on going through at rally pace to ensure that everything is all good. Running blind through the 8 stages without any pace notes apart from the intersections was a great challenge for Mitch...

The AIMS Games held in Tauranga this year have seen well over 8,000 competitors vying for titles in a wide range of sports. Like so many other businesses around the country McFall Fuel has in one way or another become involved in the largest event in Australasia. On Sunday, Managing Director Allan McFall’s daughter Anna competed for Aquinas College in the Cross Country held at Waipuna...

McFall Fuel Operations Manager, Paul Clampitt’s son Leroy has been busy in Los Angeles trying to gain a foothold in the music scene. Leroy has now got the support he needs to support his dream by having his 3 year American Visa approved along with receiving a grant from NZ On Air for a video and a song to get him underway.  McFall Fuel provided a sponsorship to help get him get started...

McFall Fuel have donated a much needed Rapid Response Vehicle to the Trust Power TECT Rescue Helicopter along with providing fuel for the vehicle. The fuel and lubricant logistics specialists became great supporters of the Rescue Helicopter team after the part they played in helping to save Managing Director Allan McFall's brother Bryce in July 2002.   Pilot Liam Brettkelly and...

Morris McFall’s private collection of vintage cars, restored tractors and old fuel pumps has been growing since his son took over the family business and Mr McFall found himself with the time to dedicate to his hobby. Click to read the full...