Canterbury Westland’s top civil construction achievements named

Civil construction excellence took centre stage on Friday night at the Civil Contractors New Zealand Canterbury Westland Hynds and Tech5 Recruitment Contractor of the Year Awards 2025, held at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the 4th Annual CCNZ & IOQ Charity Golf Day at Templeton Golf Club! ⛳️

🏌️‍♂️ What a day! We had an incredible turnout, some impressive shots (and a few creative excuses 😅), and most importantly – we raised fantastic funds (still tallying up the total) for Mates in Construction, Ronald McDonald HRonald McDonald House South Island, and Multiple Sclerosis Canterbury.

Canterbury Westland's supreme excavator operator crowned

Timaru local Sam Burleigh secured the title of Canterbury Westland’s top excavator operator after winning the Civil Contractors New Zealand Canterbury Westland CablePrice Excavator Competition at the Road Metals Quarry in Rolleston on Saturday.

🎉 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!

Canterbury Westland Awards Online Help Session

Need help with your online awards application for the 2025 CCNZ Canterbury Westland entry? Then look no further....

Canterbury Westland Committee 2025/6

Canterbury Westland Committee 2025/6

NZTA Small to Medium Contractor Roadshow - a massive success

The NZTA Christchurch Roadshow brought together industry professionals for an engaging evening of insights, innovation, and networking. Hosted by Trimble and supported by Sitech, the event provided valuable updates on upcoming projects and showcased how technology is shaping the future of civil construction.

Canterbury Westland Hynds Awards ARE NOW OPEN!

You're Invited to Enter the CCNZ Canterbury Westland Hynds & Tech5 Recruitment Contractor of the Year Awards!

In memory of Ray Hanna

We are saddened to acknowledge the passing of Ray Hanna, a dedicated and respected figure in the Canterbury civil construction industry.

Mark Morley Crowned Champion at Inaugural NZ Cat Global Operator Challenge

The first-ever Cat Global Operator Challenge in New Zealand was held at Wheels in Wanaka, where top machinery operators competed. Greymouth’s Mark Morley from MBD Contracting emerged as the NZ Champion after a fierce final.

First SME Specific Event for Canterbury Westland

A big thank you to BNZ for hosting our first-ever SME event on such a relevant topic in today’s challenging economic climate. The session was highly informative, with great engagement from attendees, insightful questions, and well-articulated answers.

CCNZ Canterbury Westland Branch Committee Minutes

Click to view the CCNZ Canterbury Westland Branch Committee Minutes

How to manage the transition from COPTTM to risk based approach

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the NZGTTM event at the Hornby Club on November 28, 2024. With over 90 attendees registered, we’re confident you left with valuable insights. Click the image to access the resources and slide decks.

CCNZ & IOQ Chairty Golf Day raises $26,400

It was a fantastic day for a great cause, with over 30 teams of four competing and raising an incredible $26,600. The funds were divided and donated to three deserving charities.

Top people and projects recognised at Canterbury Westland civil awards

Outstanding Canterbury Westland civil construction projects and high achievers were recognised at the 2024 Civil Contractors New Zealand Canterbury Westland Hynds and Liebherr Contractor of the Year Awards, held at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.

Christchurch woman named Canterbury Westland’s best excavator operator

Christchurch local Georgia Lyford has been crowned the queen of Canterbury Westland digger operators after winning the region’s annual excavator operator competition at the Road Metals Quarry in Rolleston on Saturday.

John Hynds Dinner Event 5 September 2024

Last night’s Civil Contractors New Zealand Canterbury Westland Guest Speaker event with John Hynds was a huge success! A big thank you to John for his engaging and entertaining story of how Hynds Pipe Systems started and grew into the thriving business it is today.

Supreme Contractor of the Year Announced

The CCNZ Canterbury Westland Contractor of the Year Awards were held at Te Pae Convention Centre in the heart of Christchurch on the 10th of November 2023, with a sold out event of 380 attendees, 24 award recipients, a master MC, Justine Smith who entertained the crowd and to finish off the night with a good old boogie with the band The D'sendantz.

2023 Excavator Operator Competition - Results are in!

The 2023 CCNZ CablePrice Canterbury Westland Excavator Operator Competition was held at the Road Metals Open day on Saturday the 14th of October 2023.

CCNZ & IOQ CANTERBURY WESTLAND ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF DAY Friday 6th October 2023

Civil Contractors NZ (CCNZ) and the Institute of Quarrying (IOQ) Canterbury Westland branches joined forces once again hosting our 2nd annual charity golf day, generously supported by our tremendous group of sponsors, led out by major sponsors Commercial Vehicle Holdings Ltd.

Another successful event : Sustainability Seminar

What is sustainability and how to achieve it, was the discussion of the night. 4 fabulous presenters discussed sustainability with an underling theme, that it is often broken into three core concepts: economic, environmental, and social and it cannot be achieved without just doing it!

Upcoming Canterbury Westland Events

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$15,600 donated to the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust

Civil Contractors NZ and Institute of Quarrying inaugural charity golf day raises $15,600 for the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust.

CCNZ doubles down on tee-offs for charity

Two charity golf tournaments hosted by Civil Contractors New Zealand have helped to raise tens of thousands of dollars for life saving causes.

Civil Contractors & Institute of Quarrying Charity Golf Day 2022

The inaugural charity golf day was held at Templeton Golf Course on a blustery day, with funds raised going to a fabulous cause.

Canterbury Westland Contractor of the Year Awards 2022

Thank you to everybody who attended our Awards evening held at Mona Vale Homestead on the 5th of November.

Upcoming Events 2022

CCNZ Canterbury Westland 2022 Social Calendar

Project Profile - Isaac Construction in Rarotonga

Project Profile - Isaac Construction in Rarotonga

Daniel Pule wins CCNZ CablePrice Canterbury Westland Regional Excavator Operator Competition

Saturday 1 October 2022 saw more than 30 of the regions best multi-skilled excavator operators battle it out for the regional title. It was a thrilling day with lots of supporters cheering on their favourite operator.

Welcoming our Newest Canterbury / Westland Executive Committee Members

A warm welcome to Paul Curry and Dan Potter, our newest Executive committee Members!

Update from National Executive Council

Update from recent National Executive Council held in Canterbury in August.

CCNZ Canterbury Westland/Inzone Careers Coach and Kiosks 2022 Planning

We are pleased to extend the opportunity to members to start/grow a relationship with a local school in your catchment, by supporting the installation of an Inzone Careers Kiosk.

HALC - Heavy Vehicle class 2 learner licence course

The Hagley Adult Literacy Centre has been delivering workplace communication programmes for over 20 years. They have a team of experienced, dedicated tutors who are passionate about upskilling workers from various industries.

The Hynds and Franklin Smith CCNZ Contractor of the Year Digital Awards 2021

Winners | Video

23rd February Presentation Slides

JANUARY 2022 ISSUE

Check out the action from our 2021 CablePrice Canterbury/Westland Excavator Operation Competition.

Top Prize: Gareth Butcher - Texco Group Second Place: Tim Tihema - Isaac Construction Third Place: Ben Beazley - Schick Civil Construction Novice Class Winner: William McIlwrick - Fulton Hogan Second Place: Ethan Stanbury - Johnston Civil Ltd Third Place: Dan Rae - Fulton Hogan Truck Weight Winner: Andy Waghorn - Johnston Civil Ltd

Gareth Butcher crowned top Canterbury Westland excavator operator

It was second time lucky for the winner of the 2021 CCNZ CablePrice Canterbury Westland Excavator Operator Competition. Gareth Butcher – a Christchurch local – took top honour at this year’s regional championships.

CANTERBURY/WESTLAND BRANCH NEWSLETTER

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