Hirepool, one of New Zealand’s largest rental companies last week opened branches in Hawke’s Bay and Hastings, making a combined investment of more than $3 million in the two stores, according to New Zealand online media reports.

Since current management acquired Hirepool last year, it has opened branches in New Plymouth, Takanini, Mt. Maunganui, Hamilton, Hastings and Hawke’s Bay, with plans to open additional branches in Napier, Tauranga, Palmerston North, Rotorua and Christchurch.