🎉 Announcing the Finalists – CCNZ Canterbury Westland Hynds & Tech5 Contractor of the Year Awards 2025

We’re excited to share that the finalists for the CCNZ Canterbury Westland Hynds & Tech5 Contractor of the Year Awards 2025 have now been confirmed!

Our judges have been busy reviewing an outstanding range of civil construction projects from across the region. The calibre of entries has been exceptional, showcasing the innovation, dedication, and craftsmanship that make our industry so strong.

We’re incredibly proud of the work being carried out across Canterbury Westland and can’t wait to celebrate these achievements at our Awards Dinner - click here for more details and to book before all tickets are sold!

Project Award Finalists (listed alphabetically). Contractor turnover is based on the company's turnover for the previous year end, net of GST and related to civil infrastructure construction and maintenance work undertaken.

1. Category A: Projects with a value of up to $1 million. Open to all contractor members with an annual turnover of under $10 million. Sponsored by Geosynthetic Partners International
   • Arc Projects - Glendhu Bay Irrigation Pump Station
   • Johnston Civil - Hohepa Wastewater Pump Station Upgrade
   • Johnston Civil - Imerys' Ceramic Pond Cleaning
   • Smith Crane & Construction - Rakaia Labyrinth Weir
   • Smith Crane & Construction - Bridge 45 MID Pier Replacement
     
     
2. Category B: Projects with a value of up to $1 million. Open to all contractor members with an annual turnover of more than $10 million. Sponsored by RB Cartage
   • CORDE - Coal Pit Road Bridge Renewal
   • HEB Construction - Colombo & Gloucester Street Upgrade
   • Hunter Civil - Chatham Island Wind Turbine Installation
   • Isaac Construction - Stillwater Rail Embankment Realignment & Turnout Replacements
   • Utilities Infrastructure NZ - Selwyn River HDD crossings @ Chamberlains Ford -Ellesmere to Pines Pipeline
     
     
3. Category C: Projects with a value of between $1 million and $5 million. Open to all contractor members with an annual turnover of under $10 million. Sponsored by HEB Construction
   • Johnston Civil - Quail Rise Stage 3 - Nelson
   • Johnston Civil - Milns Road Stage 1 & 2
   • Rock Control - Manawatu Tararua Highway Batter Stabilisation
   • Moore Construction - Mangaone Stream Retaining Wall Works, Palmerston North
     
     
4. Category D: Projects with a value of between $1 million and $5 million. Open to all contractor members with an annual turnover of more than $10 million. Sponsored by Hirepool
   • Higgins Contractors - Reconstruction of Nicholls Street and Dudley Street from Slater Street to Stapletons Road
   • Higgins Contractors - South Express Major Cycle Route Section 6W – Kyle Park Shared Path Upgrade
     
   • Hunter Civil - Summit Road Retaining Walls RW3748 & RW3753
   • Hunter Civil - Sumner Skatepark
   • Hunter Civil - Owenga Barge Landing Facility
   • Isaac Construction - Aldwins-Ensors-Ferry Intersection Upgrade
   • Isaac Construction - KiwiRail Bridge 52 Rail Beam Replacement Project
   • Isaac Construction - Otira Tunnel Drainage Upgrade
   • Seipp Construction - Bridge 72 Timber Trestle Replacement
     
   • Utilities Infrastructure NZ - Scruton's Road Pipeline
     
     
5. Category E: Projects with a value of between $5 million to $10 million. Open to all contractor members. Sponsored by McConnell Dowell
   • CORDE - City to Sea Path (West)
   • Fulton Hogan - MCR Northern Line Harewood Road-Langdons Roads and Sawyers Arms Road Rail Crossing Upgrade
   • HEB Construction - Westport Wharf Repair
   • HEB Construction - Bridge 89
   • Hunter Civil - NRSBU Rising Main Duplication Sections 1 - 4
   • MBD Contracting - Franz Josef (Waiho River Stopbank Protection) - Phase 1
     
     
6. Category F: Projects with a value over $10 million. Open to all contractor members. Sponsored by Commercial Vehicle Holdings
   • CORDE - Ellesmere to Pines WWTP Pipeline
   • HEB Construction - Waltham Mechanical Hub Remediation
   • Isaac Construction - Te Kaha Surrounding Streets
   • March Construction - New Dunedin Hospital - Piling

People Award Categories:

1. Emerging Leader: Open to all contractor members 30 years of age or younger. Sponsored by RB Cartage
   • Achuth Ajayaghosh - Higgins Contractors
   • Adam Green - ARC Projects
   • Fariya Rauf - Higgins Contractors
   • Jake Jackson-Grammer - Isaac Construction
     
     
2. Personal Improvement: Sponsored by EPIC Recruitment
   • Adi Alisi Rarasea - Higgins Contractors
   • Angela Xie - Higgins Contractors
   • Naci Namata - Isaac Construction

Company Award Categories:

1. Supplier of the Year Award: Open to all Associate members who supply services and products to contractor members. Sponsored by CORDE
   • EnviroCo
   • Hirepool
   • Lucas Haining
   • Mitre 10 Trade - Hornby, Papanui & Brougham Street
     
     
2.  Training Award: Sponsored by Connexis, please note that no applications for this award are required as it is judged by Connexis throughout the year.

👉 Don’t miss out – book your tickets today and join us for an evening of celebration, networking, and recognition of the best in our industry. Bring your team along to enjoy a fantastic meal, connect with clients and contractors, and celebrate everyone’s success together.