Feedback
Have a read through some of the great feedback we have had from previous customers at Loaded NZ Claybird Shooting, Tauranga!
Ric has played an exceptional role as one of the country’s leading clay bird shooting champions. While excelling at this sport he has devoted countless hours to coaching others, including many young people. His discipline and organizing ability have been key assets in his sporting success and will be the same for Loaded NZ.
Barry Coleman
Publisher
National Business Review
Ric Black is putting a lot of energy and passion into bringing a memorable activity and event facility into our region and one that we are very much in need of. Loaded NZ gives the Bay of Plenty the ability to offer extreme sports, which will enhance our standing both nationally and internationally.
Chris Gambitsis
Lake Chalice Wines Ltd
The Todd Group utilize Ric Black as a consultant and advisor in regards to shooting sports, firearms, ammunition and related safety requirements for our Camp Wesleydale and hunting property at Berwick near Dunedin. Todd Group, established in 1927, is a global specialist, training provider in armed and unarmed combat, defensive tactics and self-protection. We’re certain Loaded NZ will become a national shooting attraction and increase tourism activities.
Geoff Todd
Director of Training
Todd Group
Rick has been a major influence in New Zealand shooting and with people like him we have the opportunity to grow a fantastic base of internationally capable shooters.
Pete Marshall
Tallon Systems
For many years companies such as Ford New Zealand and Mazda New Zealand have been looking for a venue in the Bay of Plenty region to entertain their Dealer staff and customers with something a little different. We held our Christmas function (50 people) at Loaded NZ in 2011 as it offered a unique setting with challenges that improved camaraderie with the in staff.
John Cross
Managing Director
Ultimate Motor Group
Claybird shooting is my passion and I have enjoyed this sport for over 25 years. Loaded NZ is a great asset to the region and Ric’s knowledge and experience has created a wonderful venue for people of all abilities to discover and enjoy shooting in a totally safe manner.
Tiggy Clayton
Page and Macrae Engineering
Over many years Farmer Motor Group has utilized facilities similar to what Loaded NZ offers. However the challenge we and other businesses have faced is the locality of such facilities. We greatly support Loaded NZ Tauranga. It will benefit our clients and company and we look forward to using these facilities for model launches, demonstrations, driver training and client days out.
Mike Farmer
Farmer Motor Group
Ric Black introduced our boys rugby team and many of their parents to the sport of claybird shooting. I was impressed with the professional manner in which he ran this operation. He only allowed one shooter at any one time and he or his associated stood next to the shooter to make the operation completely safe. This was great day out and a great bonding time for our team. I would recommend Loaded NZ to other groups as a social sporting or recreational occasion.
Terry Cochrane
Sports Director
Mount Maunganui College
Just a note to say thanks for a fun day at “Loaded” last Wednesday. Everyone had a great time despite not having great success in hitting the targets. The knife throwing and archery was a hit too!
Debbie Versey
Group Sales Manager
Ryman Healthcare Limited
We just wanted to say thanks for a fantastic afternoon/evening at Loaded yesterday! We all had such a great time, and appreciate all the effort you and your team put in. Please pass on our thanks to everyone, and no doubt we will see you again soon as I think a few of us have itchy feet to get behind the shotgun again!
Mel Guy
Harrison Grierson
WE had the most AWESOME AWESOME time - thanks to you and your team!!! Was wicked!!!
Your team are a credit to the business.
You have an amazing place out there and its so nice to go somewhere and just chillax!!
THANKS SO MUCH - from all the team at Commercial Signs xxxx
Have a very merry Christmas and we will catch ya in the new year.
Commercial Signs
Blackie,
Thank you so much brother for the amazing week, your hospitality as always is amazing and we had a great time and could not have asked for a better venue and host. Jase is amazed at your energy and skill, not just shooting but over all in every thing you do.
Big hugs to Anna and hello to the lads.
Baz
Hi Rick,
Just wanted to drop you a quick note thanking you very much for allowing me to come down yesterday with Geoff. I had a fantastic time and are very grateful for you setting up my new gun hand the coaching on the shooting.
Being obviously a people person, your instructions and guidance where very easy to understand and put into practise. Its all very natural and no hype or bulls**t.
I’m foaming at the mouth looking forward to opening morning. I will definitely be bringing clients down to Loadednz to experience what I was lucky enough to enjoy.
Gavin Murdoch
Branch Manager
Manukau Toyota Commercial Centre