http://www.rdp.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.rdp.co.nz en-us Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:02:02 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.rdp.co.nz/blog/post/168660/from-the-drivers-seat-castle-hill/ Every Thursday, we're handing the camera over to the people who know our roads best, our drivers. Each week one of the team sends in their favourite shot from a delivery, and we share it here along with a bit about where it was taken and what they were up to.This week's shot comes from Sukhvir, on the road through Castle Hill.Driver: Sukhvir Route/Location: Castle Hill, Canterbury Delivery: Fuel DeliverySukhvir caught this one on a clear day, tanker parked roadside with the Craigieburn Range sti... Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:27:49 +1200 http://www.rdp.co.nz/blog/#post168660 http://www.rdp.co.nz/blog/post/168659/from-the-drivers-seat-hampden/ Every Thursday, we're handing the camera over to the people who know our roads best, our drivers. Each week one of the team sends in their favourite shot from a delivery, and we share it here along with a bit about where it was taken and what they were up to.This week's shot comes from Manpreet, on a break in Hampden.Driver: Manpreet Route/Location: Hampden, North Otago Delivery: Fuel transportManpreet pulled over for a break in Hampden just as the sky lit up, one of those sunrises that's worth ... Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:19:41 +1200 http://www.rdp.co.nz/blog/#post168659 http://www.rdp.co.nz/blog/post/168647/from-the-drivers-seat-waikaia-forestry/ Every Thursday, we're handing the camera over to the people who know our roads best, our drivers. Each week one of the team sends in their favourite shot from a delivery, and we share it here along with a bit about where it was taken and what they were up to.This week's shot comes from Cole, delivering to a forestry site near Waikaia.Driver: Cole Route/Location: Forestry site, Waikaia Delivery: Fuel transportCole pulled in alongside the harvesting crew for this one, tanker parked up next to a fr... Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:57:18 +1200 http://www.rdp.co.nz/blog/#post168647 http://www.rdp.co.nz/blog/post/168513/testimonials-marlborough-helicopters-jet-a1-fuel-supply/ Marlborough Helicopters has been flying out of Omaka Airfield in Blenheim for around 40 to 45 years, with the company first established back in the 1980s. Current owners Tom Simon Moar and his business partner have run the operation for the last five years, flying a fleet of two Jet Ranger helicopters and one B2 Squirrel.In this testimonial, Simon explains why Marlborough Helicopters made the switch to RD Petroleum, what changed when a rep turned up on the doorstep with a simpler fuel solution, ... Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:58:38 +1200 http://www.rdp.co.nz/blog/#post168513 http://www.rdp.co.nz/blog/post/168642/from-the-drivers-seat-round-hill-lake-tekapo/ Every Thursday, we're handing the camera over to the people who know our roads best, our team out in the field. Each week we share a favourite shot from a delivery, along with a bit about where it was taken and what was going on.This week's shot comes from Nathan, delivering out at Round Hill, Lake Tekapo.Driver: Nathan Route/Location: Round Hill, Lake Tekapo Delivery: Fuel transportNathan caught this one late in the day, tanker parked up beside the shed with Lake Tekapo stretching out behind hi... Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.rdp.co.nz/blog/#post168642 http://www.rdp.co.nz/blog/post/168643/from-the-drivers-seat-devils-staircase/ Every Thursday, we're handing the camera over to the people who know our roads best, our drivers. Each week one of the team sends in their favourite shot from a delivery, and we share it here along with a bit about where it was taken and what they were up to.This week's shot comes from Ricky, on the road through the Devil's Staircase, Queenstown.Driver: Ricky Route/Location: Devil's Staircase, Queenstown Delivery: Fuel transportRicky caught this one at dusk, with Lake Wakatipu and the surroundin... Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.rdp.co.nz/blog/#post168643 http://www.rdp.co.nz/blog/post/168641/from-the-drivers-seat-rakaia-gorge/ Every Thursday, we're handing the camera over to the people who know our roads best, our drivers. Each week one of the team sends in their favourite shot from a delivery, and we share it here along with a bit about where it was taken and what they were up to.This week's shot comes from Mike, crossing the riverbed near Rakaia Gorge.Driver: Mike Route/Location: Rakaia Gorge, Canterbury Delivery: Fuel transportMike caught this one mid-crossing, easing the truck through shallow water on the riverbed... Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.rdp.co.nz/blog/#post168641 http://www.rdp.co.nz/blog/post/167942/lpg-gas-bottle-refills--delivery-in-takaka--golden-bay/ If you're searching for LPG gas bottle refills in Takaka or reliable gas delivery in the Golden Bay area, RD Petroleum has you covered. As your local LPG supplier in Takaka at 20 Commercial Street, we offer everything from on-site refilling to residential and business 45kg gas delivery across the Golden Bay region.Whether you're topping up a small bottle for the barbecue or need a scheduled home delivery for your household gas supply, here's everything you need to know about our LPG services.... Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:04:52 +1200 http://www.rdp.co.nz/blog/#post167942 http://www.rdp.co.nz/blog/post/167940/aviation-fuel-in-the-south-island-what-pilots-need-to-know-about-avgas-jet-a-1/ Whether you're flying a Cessna out of a rural strip or operating a commercial helicopter service, getting the right fuel at the right location is non-negotiable. RD Petroleum is a CAA Part 19F certified aviation fuel supplier, and we've been expanding our aviation network across the South Island.Here's what pilots and operators need to know about aviation fuel in the South Island.... Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:42:16 +1200 http://www.rdp.co.nz/blog/#post167940 http://www.rdp.co.nz/blog/post/167937/how-much-bulk-diesel-does-a-south-island-farm-actually-use-a-seasonal-breakdown/ Fuel is one of the biggest operating costs on any South Island farm, but it's also one of the easiest to mismanage. Order too little and you're left scrambling during peak season. Order too much and you're tying up cash in a tank that's sitting half-full in summer.At RD Petroleum, we've been supplying bulk diesel to South Island farms for years, and we know that every operation is different. But there are some useful patterns that can help you plan better.... Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:27:09 +1200 http://www.rdp.co.nz/blog/#post167937