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Thursday 27th June

All pickups, deliveries, and Linehaul as normal.

Friday 28th June (Matariki)

No deliveries nationwide, pre-arranged pick-ups only (pick-ups are only available in towns/cities where there is BCD depot),

Restricted Line Haul service operates. Please contact your local manager for further information.

Saturday 29th June

Normal Saturday service applies.

Sunday 30th of June

No pick-ups/deliveries or Linehaul operate across the network.

Monday 1st of July

Normal Monday service applies.

To arrange & confirm special pick-ups on Stat Holidays and Weekends through Matariki, please contact your local Depot Manager at least 1 week in advance of the applicable holiday. Do not assume that pick-ups will happen without being pre-arranged. Contact details below:

PICK-UP REQUESTS to:

Adam Dawson (Auckland) 021-279-0104 or adamd@bigchill.co.nz

Shaun Reed (Ruakura) 022-850-0405 or shaunr@bigchill.co.nz

Jason Iasona (Putaruru) 027-448-8096 or Jasoni@bigchill.co.nz

Mark Tamanui (Hastings) 027-522-2975 or markt@bigchill.co.nz

Garner Grieve (Palmerston North) 021-279-1553 or GarnerG@bigchill.co.nz

Grant Kingon (Wellington) 027-258-0255 or grantk@bigchill.co.nz

Louise Fissenden (Blenheim) 021-406-323 or LouiseF@bigchill.co.nz

Nathan Hyde (Christchurch) 027-522-2974 or NathanH@bigchill.co.nz

Sanjesh Naicker (Dunedin) 027-808-5553 or sanjeshn@bigchill.co.nz

Drew Counter (Cromwell) 027-808-5553 or drewc@bigchill.co.nz

Kings Birthday Schedule 2024

Friday 31st May

All pickups, deliveries and Line haul as normal.

Saturday 1st June

Normal Saturday service applies.

Sunday 2nd June

No pick-ups/deliveries or Line haul operate across network.

Monday 3rd June (Kings Birthday)

No deliveries nationwide, pre-arranged pick-ups only (pick-ups are only available in towns/cities where there is BCD depot),

Restricted Line Haul service operates. Please contact your local manager for further information.

Tuesday 4th June

Return to normal services

To arrange & confirm special pick-ups on Stat Holidays and Weekends through Kings Birthday, please contact your local Depot Manager at least 1 week in advance of the applicable holiday. Do not assume that pick-ups will happen without being pre-arranged. Contact details below:

PICK-UP REQUESTS to:

Adam Dawson (Auckland) 021-279-0104 or adamd@bigchill.co.nz

Shaun Reed (Ruakura) 022-850-0405 or shaunr@bigchill.co.nz

Jason Iasona (Putaruru) 027-448-8096 or Jasoni@bigchill.co.nz

Mark Tamanui (Hastings) 027-522-2975 or markt@bigchill.co.nz

Garner Grieve (Palmerston North) 021-279-1553 or GarnerG@bigchill.co.nz

Grant Kingon (Wellington) 027-258-0255 or grantk@bigchill.co.nz

Louise Fissenden (Blenheim) 021-406-323 or LouiseF@bigchill.co.nz

Nathan Hyde (Christchurch) 027-522-2974 or NathanH@bigchill.co.nz

Sanjesh Naicker (Dunedin) 027-808-5553 or sanjeshn@bigchill.co.nz

Drew Counter (Cromwell) 027-808-5553 or drewc@bigchill.co.nz

Easter Weekend - Friday 29th Mar - Mon 1st Apr

Thursday 28th March

  • All pick-ups and deliveries as normal across the network.
  • Linehaul units operate as normal.

Friday 29th March (Good Friday)

  • NO deliveries, line haul or collections nationwide.

Saturday 30th March

  • Deliveries to ALL centres (inc Gisborne, Wairarapa) nationwide. Normal Friday schedule applies.
  • Inter-island Line Haul service only operates.

Sunday of March

  • NO deliveries, line haul or collections nationwide.

Monday 1st of April (Easter Monday)

  • NO deliveries nationwide.
  • Linehaul units operate as normal.
  • Pre-arranged collections only.

Tuesday 2nd of April

  • All pick-ups and deliveries as normal across the network.
  • Linehaul units operate as normal.

ALL pick-ups must be arranged by phone or email no later than a week before the respective Holiday. Please note we are only able to do pick-ups in specific areas on the public holidays, contact your local depot manager for further clarification on this. DO NOT assume regular pick-ups will happen automatically.

PICK-UP REQUESTS to:

Adam Dawson (Auckland) 021-279-0104 or adamd@bigchill.co.nz
Shaun Reed (Ruakura/Hamilton) 022 850 0405 or shaunr@bigchill.co.nz

Jason Iasona (Putaruru) 0274-488-096 or Jasoni@bigchill.co.nz
Mark Tamanui (Hastings) 027-522-2975 or MarkT@bigchill.co.nz
Garner Grieve (Palmerston North) 021-279-1553 or GarnerG@bigchill.co.nz
Grant Kingon (Wellington) 0272-258-0255 or grantg@bigchill.co.nz
Louise Fissenden (Blenheim) 021-406-323 or LouiseF@bigchill.co.nz
Nathan Hyde (Christchurch) 027-522-2974 or NathanH@bigchill.co.nz
Don Gillan (Dunedin) 027-433-1104 or DonaldG@bigchill.co.nz
Sanjesh Naicker (Cromwell) 027-808-5553 sanjeshn@bigchill.co.nz


ANZAC DAY – Thursday 25th April


Wednesday the 24th of April

  • All pick-ups and deliveries as normal across the network.
  • Line Haul operates as normal.

Thursday 25th April (ANZAC DAY)

  • No deliveries nationwide.
  • Line Haul operates as normal.
  • Pre-arranged collections only

Friday 26th of April

  • All pick-ups and deliveries as normal across the network.
  • Line Haul operates as normal.

Saturday 27th of April

  • Normal Saturday schedule applies.

Monday 29th April

  • Normal services.

ALL pick-ups must be arranged by phone or email no later than a week before the respective Holiday. Please note we are only able to do pick-ups in specific areas on the public holidays, contact your local depot manager for further clarification on this. DO NOT assume regular pick-ups will happen automatically.

PICK-UP REQUESTS to:

Adam Dawson (Auckland) 021-279-0104 or adamd@bigchill.co.nz
Shaun Reed (Ruakura/Hamilton) 022 850 0405 or shaunr@bigchill.co.nz

Jason Iasona (Putaruru) 0274-488-096 or Jasoni@bigchill.co.nz
Mark Tamanui (Hastings) 027-522-2975 or MarkT@bigchill.co.nz
Garner Grieve (Palmerston North) 021-279-1553 or GarnerG@bigchill.co.nz
Grant Kingon (Wellington) 0272-258-0255 or grantg@bigchill.co.nz
Louise Fissenden (Blenheim) 021-406-323 or LouiseF@bigchill.co.nz
Nathan Hyde (Christchurch) 027-522-2974 or NathanH@bigchill.co.nz
Don Gillan (Dunedin) 027-433-1104 or DonaldG@bigchill.co.nz
Sanjesh Naicker (Cromwell) 027-808-5553 sanjeshn@bigchill.co.nz

Wellington Anniversary – Mon 22nd Jan

Auckland Anniversary – Mon 29th Jan

Nelson Anniversary – Mon 29th Jan

Waitangi Day holiday – Tues 6th Feb


Wellington Anniversary - Mon 22nd Jan

(Includes Palmerston North, Wairarapa, Kapiti Coast, Manawatu and Masterton)

• NO deliveries to any Wellington and Manawatu regional holiday areas.

• Taranaki deliveries will be as per the normal Monday schedule.

• Pre-arranged collections only.

• Line-Haul operates as normal.

Auckland Anniversary – Mon 29th Jan

(Includes Auckland, Northland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, King Country, Gisborne and Wairoa)

• NO deliveries to any Auckland regional holiday areas.

• Pre-arranged collections only.

• Deliveries to Coromandel and Raglan will be made on Tuesday.

• Line-Haul operates as normal.

Nelson Anniversary – Mon 29th Jan

(Includes Nelson, Tasman, Motueka, Takaka)

• Deliveries to supermarkets only in Nelson regional holiday areas.

• Pickups by arrangement only.

• Line-Haul operates as normal from BCD Blenheim.

Waitangi day holiday – Tues 6th Feb

• NO deliveries Nationwide.

• National Park will be delivered on Monday the 5th.

• Pre-arranged collections only.

• Limited Line Haul services operate (check with your local Manager for further details).

To arrange & confirm special pick-ups on Stat Holidays, please contact your local Branch Manager at least 1 week in advance of the applicable holiday. Do not assume that pick-ups will happen without being pre-arranged. Contact details below:

PICK-UP REQUESTS to:

Adam Dawson (Auckland) 021-279-0104 or adamd@bigchill.co.nz

Shaun Reed (Ruakura/Hamilton) 022 850 0405 or shaunr@bigchill.co.nz

Jason Iasona (Putaruru) 027-448-8096 or Jasoni@bigchill.co.nz

Mark Tamanui (Hastings) 027-522-2975 or markt@bigchill.co.nz

Garner Grieve (Palmerston North) 021-279-1553 or GarnerG@bigchill.co.nz

Grant Kingon (Wellington) 027-258-0255 or grantk@bigchill.co.nz

Louise Fissenden (Blenheim) 021-406-323 or LouiseF@bigchill.co.nz

Nathan Hyde (Christchurch) 027-522-2974 or NathanH@bigchill.co.nz

Don Gillan (Dunedin) 027-433-1104 or DonaldG@bigchill.co.nz

Sanjesh Naicker (Cromwell) 027-808-5553 or sanjeshn@bigchill.co.nz