The Waikato Province is one of the richest farming regions in the world.

The Te Awamutu District in south-central Waikato is dominated by dairy farming but also features sheep and beef, thoroughbred horse studs, deer farming and fruit production. All are possible because of the equitable climate and elite soils, principally free-draining ash soils and productive peat lands.

In May 2007, the giant dairy company Fonterra predicted a 27% increase in the price of milk solids for the 2007-8 dairy season. This additional farm income will have a positive spin-off for the entire agricultural sector as farmers complete work that has been deferred for the past few years.

Bart's Contracting is an experienced and well-known contracting business in Te Awamutu. It is ideally positioned to take advantage of this additional farm spending:

• excavations for farm ponds, irrigation dams, and cleaning-out farm drains
• trenching for plumbers, construction and telephone companies
• site preparations and landscaping for farm buildings

Excavating and surfacing farm ponds

The business also provides excavating and site preparation services to builders, plumbers and homeowners in residential areas across the Waikato.

Bart's Contracting has come on to the market because the owner is retiring from business life. This is an ideal business for a person wanting an independent outdoor occupation with a relaxed lifestyle. It is being sold as a going concern with well-maintained plant and equipment. Experience with operating diggers would be an advantage.

Be quick to purchase this versatile contracting business
- the asking price is very attractive

Assets being sold

Bart's Contracting is selling:

• Hitachi 3 ton excavator (800 hours) - a digger suited for small jobs in town, but big enough to handle larger jobs in both town and country. The business also has an older Nissan 2.5 ton digger for special work.

Hino Tipper truck and Hitachi excavator

• Hino Tipper Truck (1989) with 5 ton payload - an ideal size for both small and large jobs and suitable for transporting diggers and equipment.
• Massey Fergusson 165 tractor with two cubic metre midi-scoop ideal for surfacing and landscaping. It is licensed for road use and can be driven from job to job.

Tractor and midi-scoop

• Associated plant and equipment - negotiable with the new owner

Day to day management

Business Hours:
A 40-hour week, but flexible according to work demands.

Staff:
Barts Contracting is operated by the owner. If required, he is available to assist the new owner, terms by agreement.

Leasehold Premises:
The present yard and buildings are available via a reasonable lease for a one-year period with other options negotiable.

Large yard for equipment storage

Customer Database:
A detailed list of past customers will be available as part of the business sale.

Advertising and Promotion:
Little advertising is done other than some advertising in local newspapers. Most work comes from word of mouth recommendations from satisfied customers.