Crew 87
Crew 87 is our fully mechanised ground-based harvesting crew, based in Woodhill Forest in West Auckland. Meet the team below.
Jared Wea
FOREMAN
How long have you worked at Tombleson Logging?
11 years
What do you love about your job?
Working with the boys
What’s the best bit about working at Tombleson Logging?
We are all like a big family and everyone gets on
Do you have any hobbies?
Mountain-bike riding
What is your favourite smoko meal?
Ribeye steak sammies
Dave Seath
PROCESSOR OPERATOR & ALL-ROUNDER
How long have you worked at Tombleson Logging?
7 years
What do you love about your job?
The early knock-offs
What’s the best bit about working at Tombleson Logging?
I’ve always gotten on well with everyone in the company
Best spot to spend summer?
Taupo Bay — Northland
What is your favourite smoko meal?
Steak & egg burger
Alex Hunton
LOADER(LEARNER) & PROCESSOR OPERATOR
How long have you worked at Tombleson Logging?
10 years
What do you love about your job?
The people I work with
What’s the best bit about working at Tombleson Logging?
Working in a small crew and all the shit banter
Best spot to spend summer?
Big Manly Beach. Cold beer in hand, good music and even better company
What is your favourite smoko meal?
Big ol’ juicy steak
Cam Lacey
FELLING & PROCESSOR OPERATOR
How long have you worked at Tombleson Logging?
10 years
What do you love about your job?
Excellent safety culture and good workmates
What’s the best bit about working at Tombleson Logging?
We all get along well and there’s opportunity to grow through the company
How do you like to spend your weekends?
Fishing / family / building
What is your favourite smoko meal?
Ribeye steak
Ewen Tusi-Heke Tautai
SKIDDER OPERATOR
How long have you worked at Tombleson Logging?
1 year and 7 months
What do you love about your job?
The skidder and the boys
What’s the best bit about working at Tombleson Logging?
Everyone is pretty chill and easy to get along with
Do you have any hobbies?
Chillin
What is your favourite smoko meal?
Ribeye steak