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COVID-19 – Message from our CEO

September 24, 2020 by Sam Kennard
COVID-19 – Message from our CEO

Message to customers (Updated March 26th, 2020).

The situation with Covid-19 is changing rapidly and our company is constantly adapting.

We are committed to the safety of our customers and employees, and also to sustaining the activities of the customers that use our services for a range of reasons. Despite the changes being implemented, all of the Kennards Self Storage team is committed to minimising any inconvenience and indeed will be providing an exceptional experience while also ensuring the highest level of safety.

Opening Hours – We remain open and are operating for Essential Businesses as described in the NZ Government Covid-19 website, as updated on March 24th, 2020. We are mindful that many of our customers support a range of industries that are essential. These include contractors, emergency activities, suppliers to health industry and also charities. We are a link in the chain of essential services and will be operating for these business.

Accordingly, non-essential activities at a self storage property are not permitted.

Hygiene – Our in store teams are undertaking a range of regular and thorough cleaning of common touch points. While hand sanitiser is also available.

We remember the importance of serving our customers at this time and appreciate that you have chosen Kennards Self Storage.

Regards,
Sam Kennard
Chief Executive Officer
Kennards Self Storage

Sam Kennard
Sam Kennard

Sam joined the Family Self Storage Business in 1991. He was appointed Managing Director in late 1994. In that time Kennards Self Storage has grown from 8 locations to over 125 today. The company is an active and specialised developer of property, focussing on expanding the Kennards Self Storage portfolio in Australia and New Zealand. Today, Kennards Self Storage is the market leading Self Storage Brand and industry innovator and employs over 400 people in Australia and New Zealand. The company remains a privately owned and family run business.

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