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From the Driver's 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 alongRead more

From the Driver's 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 alongRead more

From the Driver's 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 alongRead more

Reliable Jet A1 Support for Marlborough Helicopters

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 busineRead more

From the Driver's 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 itRead more

From the Driver's Seat: Devil's 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 alongRead more

From the Driver's 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 alongRead more

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, Read more

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 19FRead more

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 andRead more

From the Driver's Seat: Cheeky Kea at Treble Cone

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 alongRead more

From the Driver's Seat: Waiau River, Hanmer Springs

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 alongRead more

Testimonials from RDP Customers

Reliable Jet A1 Support for Marlborough Helicopters

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 busineRead more

"Good Service, Good Fuel and Help at our Fingertips."

Southern Lakes Helicopters has been operating out of Te Anau for over 40 years, running a fleet of 11 aircraft across the South Island, down to Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic islands, and up toRead more

16 Years with RDP on a 101-Year Family Farm

Te Anau Downs Station has been in Peter Charters' family for over 101 years, with Peter himself at the helm for the past 42. Running sheep, cattle, deer and exotic forests across the station, theRead more

"A Dream Company Compared to What We Had Previously"

Hamish Benny runs Belfield, an 800-hectare mixed farming property in the Hakataramea Valley, South Canterbury, running 3,000 ewes, 200 fattening cattle, 600 replacement hoggets and 100 hectares ofRead more

Why Contrax Central Moved to RDP and Never Looked Back

Contrax Central Limited has been operating across Southland and Central Otago for more than 25 years, delivering heavy earthmoving and civil construction projects. With excavators, dozers and gradersRead more

Why Pete & Belinda Trust RDP After 10 Years

Pete and Belinda have been farming in Fiordland for more than 10 years with RD Petroleum as their trusted fuel supplier. Alongside running a sheep farm, they also operate a diesel-heated Airbnb, makiRead more

"We Haven't Run Out of Fuel in 20 Years"

Jolly Earthworks has been operating in Wanaka for more than 20 years, providing aggregate and hard fill products for construction and infrastructure projects across the region. With heavy machinery aRead more

"RDP Saved Us $4000 a Month"

Dwyer-Lewis Earthworks has been operating across North Canterbury for nearly 25 years, providing earthmoving, agricultural contracting and quarrying services. With a fleet of motor scrapers, graders,Read more

15 Years with RDP, Never Run Dry

Marty Smith has been farming a 236-hectare dairy grazing property in Culverden for more than 30 years and has relied on RD Petroleum for bulk diesel supply for the past 15 years. With tractors,Read more

"I wouldn't have a company this size if it wasn't for RDP"

Cresslands Contracting Ltd has relied on RD Petroleum for bulk diesel supply since the business began more than 12 years ago. Based in North Canterbury, the company provides agricultural contracting,Read more

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