Warehouse racking signage and labelling: NZ obligations and best practice

Signage and labelling is a routine point of failure identified during racking inspections. A racking [...]

3PL warehouse design: storage strategies for multi-client operations

Multi-client third-party logistics (3PL) warehouses cannot be designed the way a single-operator facility is designed. [...]

How pallet racking integrates with conveyor systems in NZ warehouses

Conveyor integration changes how a warehouse racking system needs to be designed. Bay dimensions, beam [...]

Carton live storage: how gravity-fed racking improves pick efficiency

Walking consumes a large share of a picker’s shift in a static shelving layout, and [...]

Post-relocation racking inspection: why it matters and what to check

A reinstalled racking system is not a certified racking system. The components have been disassembled, [...]

Warehouse design for NZ logistics and supply chain operations

A logistics warehouse serves multiple clients simultaneously, each with different inventory profiles, throughput patterns and [...]

Cantilever Racking in New Zealand: how it works and when to use it

Standard pallet racking is designed for palletised product with defined dimensions. Timber packs, steel sections, [...]

Racking disassembly and reinstallation: what to expect during a warehouse move

The planning is done, the lease is signed and the move date is fixed. What [...]

FMCG warehouse design: layout strategies for high-volume distribution

Layout decisions in a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) distribution centre carry consequences that a general [...]

WorkSafe NZ racking obligations: what employers must do

The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 places direct legal accountability on New Zealand [...]

Commercial shelving for NZ warehouses: types, uses and how to choose

Choosing the wrong shelving system costs more than the price of the units. It costs [...]

How often does racking need to be inspected in NZ?

Under AS/NZS 4084:2023, pallet racking and other steel storage racking systems in New Zealand must [...]

How Double Deep Racking Work And When They Make Sense

Warehouse floor space in New Zealand carries a real (and high) cost. For operations running [...]

AS/NZS 4084 Explained: What NZ Warehouse Managers Need To Know

The Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4084 is the governing framework for pallet racking design, installation, [...]

How to plan a warehouse fit-out: a step-by-step guide for New Zealand businesses

A poorly planned warehouse fit-out costs significantly more to fix than to get right from [...]

Top Warehouse Storage Trends in 2026: Automation, Sustainability and Beyond

Warehouse storage in New Zealand is entering a period of accelerated change, and 2026 is [...]

Warehouse Racking Systems 101: How to Choose the Right Type for Your Needs

No single racking system suits every warehouse. The right choice depends on stock variety, access [...]

How to Protect Warehouse Workers: Essential Warehouse Safety Accessories

Most serious warehouse incidents begin with minor collisions or falling items that escalate into injuries, [...]

Mezzanine Floors & NZ Compliance: How To Build It Right

Most mezzanine floors in New Zealand require building consent and must comply with structural and [...]

How to Maximise FMCG Warehouse Efficiency with Stackable Racks

How can FMCG warehouses in New Zealand keep up with the rapid pace of consumer [...]