Macaulay

18/05/2026

In a first for the industry, in March 2026 we launched a new initiative to safely remove and recycle ozone depleting gases from refrigeration and air conditioning units at our Wellington branch.

Glen Jacobs, our National Operations Manager explains: “In accordance with Regulations 6.23 and 15.66 of the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017, our people have been trained and now hold official certification as Approved Fillers. This means ozone-depleting gases that could have been released into the atmosphere are now safely recovered at Macaulay’s metal recycling facility in Seaview.”

With support and training from Jason Roberts at Skillsure, we invested in our own recovery machine and began removing hazardous gases from end-of-life fridges, freezers, and air conditioning units.

20/04/2026

We would like to remind everyone that our branches in Seaview, Palmerston North, Tauranga, Rotorua and Whakatane will be closed on Saturday 25th April as we commemorate ANZAC Day.

17/03/2026

The team at Macaulay want to highlight a few reminders for visitors to our Buying Sheds to help make everyone’s experience efficient and safe:

1) Please treat our staff with courtesy and respect – we do not tolerate verbal or physical threats or abuse;

2) It is a requirement under our operating license that we verify the identities of people we purchase metal from – please don’t be offended if you are asked for your ID!

3) We do not buy items which we suspect may have been stolen and will ask questions to understand the source of materials if we have concerns;

4) Smile! You’re on camera from the moment you step onto our sites and this footage is reviewed regularly by management and may be provided to Police if required.

Please contact your local Branch Manager or email us on [email protected] if you wish to discuss any aspect of this notice.

Thank you.

09/09/2025

Macaulay's website has transformed too! Alongside our new brand and vision, we are proud to have launched our new site at www.macaulay.nz

This includes our new brand and story but more importantly:

⚙️ The metals we buy & sell
⚠️ Prohibited materials
🚜 Demolition & scrap recovery projects we've worked on
🤔 Updated FAQs
👤 Staff profiles
📝 Contact forms direct to local yards

If you have a project that involves demolition or scrap recovery, get in touch with our team through the form or direct!

02/09/2025

After 65 years of trusted service, Macaulay Metals is transforming.

We’re now simply MACAULAY, the one name in metals.

Like the metals we recycle, we believe in the power of transformation. We are the original transformers, redefining what’s recoverable and leading the way in sustainable solutions since 1959.

Our new name reflects both our strong legacy and our future-focused vision. Integrity, quality, and environmental responsibility remain at our core. So for earth’s sake, leave it with us.


www.macaulay.nz

11/08/2025

We’re proud to share this video highlighting how metal recycling in New Zealand makes a difference, Watch the video for the full journey.

30/04/2025

We are incredibly proud to announce that we have just achieved our Toitū Enviromark Gold certification.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do so the programme is a natural fit to ensure we continue to build momentum, inspire change and take credible action towards minimising environmental impacts and maximising what can be recycled!

22/04/2025

07/04/2025

We proudly sponsored the Wainuiomata Squash Open in the weekend.

Well done to all who participated and congratulations to all winners.