Community Support
Supporting Our Communities
At Edwards & Hardy, with over 65 years of experience in the roofing industry, we're not just experts in roof cleaning, repair, and re-roofing; we're also dedicated to positively impacting on the communities we serve across New Zealand.
Local Involvement
As a company with deep roots in the community, it's our responsibility to contribute to its well-being. Our commitment goes beyond providing top-notch roofing services. We actively participate in local events, support community projects, and engage in initiatives that uplift and aid those around us.
Recent Community Initiatives
Women in Roofing
In 2021, Edwards & Hardy became Bronze sponsors of the New Zealand Women in Roofing Association, and several of its Auckland Branch Managers and Supervisors became members of the Auckland division of the NZWiR.
RANZ Training Company of the Year
In 2023, Edwards & Hardy were proud recipients of the prestigious RANZ Training Company of the Year Award. The RANZ judges noted, “Often we think of the training award as working at the very high end of our industry, but the re-roof & repair market is massive, complicated, and often unregulated. To have an organisation doing this well in this market is an exceptional achievement and a huge credit to the entrant.”
Community Support
Edwards & Hardy actively supports the communities it is engaged in and has strong relationships with several community support and pre-employment training groups, including SENZ, the Mana in Mahi program, and the Te Puea Marae.
Cyclone Gita Relief Support
In February 2018, Cyclone Gita caused severe damage throughout Tonga and was reported as the worst storm to hit the country since records began. In response, Edwards & Hardy arranged, with the support of Steel & Tube, for 4 tonnes of roofing materials to be sent to Nuku’alofa.
Christchurch Tragedy
The Auckland Branch joined New Zealand in holding a moment of remembrance to support the Christchurch tragedy's victims. It also raised a small amount of money in support of one of its Christchurch Team Members, who had been attending prayer during the terrorist act.
Diwali
The Auckland Branch celebrated Diwali in 2023 with a team lunch. The food was great, and all had much fun celebrating this special occasion.
NZQA Apprenticeships
Edwards & Hardy is fully committed to training its staff. In 2023, over 100 Apprentices enrolled with Skills in fully subsidised NCQA National Certificate in Roofing training programs.
Volunteer Fire Person
In March 2023, our Palmerston North Branch Manager was called away from our Manawatu Field Days stand to respond to an ammonia leak at AFFCO, which he then helped to seal. Being a Volunteer Firefighter is not a job for the "faint-hearted". The AFFCO plant supplies almost all of the ammonia for the Lower North Island, and seven Engines were called out to attend.
Santa’s Elves
In December 2019, Santa's Elves, as part of their "naughty & nice" program, paid an early visit to the workstation of our National Sales Manager.
Rescue Helicopter Support
Edwards & Hardy have actively supported the Lowe Corporation Rescue Helicopter since 2007.
Children’s Church Xmas Party
In December 2019, the Auckland branch supported a Christmas party for children at a church.
Community Christmas Donation Support
Edwards & Hardy regularly contributes to various programs supporting families and children in need.
Pink October Mufti Friday
Edwards & Hardy's Hamilton Branch raised the bar with a home-baked morning tea in support of Pink October.
The Block Side X Side
In 2017, Edwards & Hardy Roofing provided The Block, "Side X Side," with its roofing and guttering requirements.
The Block Girls vs Boys
In 2016 Edwards & Hardy Roofing partnered with NZ Steel and Steel & Tube in providing The Block, “Girls vs Boys”, with their roofing and guttering requirements.