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NZ’s civil contractors welcome incoming government

New Zealand’s civil contractors welcome the formation of New Zealand’s next government and congratulate the incoming Ministers across the three coalition partners.

Bridging the way to excellence: Connecting communities leads to Hynds Supreme Award win at the CCNZ Auckland Hynds Construction Awards

It was an evening filled with storytelling and celebration across the Auckland civil construction industry, especially for McConnell Dowell Constructors who secured the win for the CCNZ Auckland Hynds Construction Supreme Award at the CCNZ Auckland Hynds Construction Awards 2023 Gala Dinner.

Walking the talk as a Certified Civil Tradesperson

There’s an element of walking the talk to Jane Mana’s Civil Trades certification journey. After feeling like she didn't make good use of her time at school, she's found a passion for civil construction and skills development. With her grandson's words of encouragement ringing in her ears, Jane has upskilled to become a certified Civil Tradesperson.

Bay of Plenty Contractors fly high at awards

The CCNZ Bay of Plenty Branch Hynds Construction Awards took place amongst jets, torpedoes and vintage flying machines at Classic Flyers in Tauranga on 6 October, with awards presented to the region's top people and projects. This was the second awards hosted by the branch, attracting around 220 people from across the local industry and clients.

Getting used to the NZ Guide to Temporary Traffic Management

CCNZ Technical Manager Michelle Farrell explores how the New Zealand Guide to Temporary Traffic Management is bedding in.

Retentions changes come into force today

A new amendment to the Construction Contracts Act comes into force today, providing further protection to contractor retention money.

Introducing our new Executive Councillors: Greg Lumsden

Greg Lumsden has had a varied career as a trainer, contractor, industry supplier and small business owner. He has also served on the CCNZ Manawatu Branch Executive, chairing the branch since 2017, running the CCNZ CablePrice National Excavator Operator Competition, and seeing the branch through its transition to become CCNZ Manawatu Whanganui.

Introducing our new Executive Councillors: Kerry Watkins

Kerry Watkins was raised on a Waikato dairy farm and enjoyed the lifestyle but wanted a mix of practical hands-on work and professional life. That led him to civil construction, which he says has been ‘seriously rewarding’.

Tales from The Civil Contractors Conference

Civil Contractors New Zealand’s conference – now known as ‘The Civil Contractors Conference’, was held at venues across Auckland from 30 August to 1 September 2023. Here's our event report, looking back on civil construction's event of the year!

Bitumen sustainability and resilience in focus at The Black Art

Alternative materials, technical specialties and sustainability initiatives were in focus at The Black Art 2023 - a full-day technical event for practitioners of the black arts of bitumen construction, held at the Due Drop Events Centre in Manukau on 30 August.

Top infrastructure projects show their class at national awards

A path through a Significant Ecological Area, a port completed seven months ahead of time, disaster recovery efforts and time-sensitive transport projects were amongst the winners in the 44th Civil Contractors New Zealand Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards. The awards celebrated the best of NZ’s civil infrastructure construction industry.

Exceptional training programmes honoured at Connexis Civil Training Awards

Employers with a relentless dedication to staff development were recognised at the 2023 Connexis Civil Training Awards in Auckland this afternoon. Held at the Due Drop Events Centre during The Civil Contractors Conference, the awards celebrated civil industry employers who demonstrate outstanding dedication to developing staff through training.

Exceptional young leaders honoured at Z People Awards

Gifted young leaders and civil construction workers with outstanding dedication to personal development were recognised at the Z People Awards in Auckland this afternoon. Held at the Due Drop Events Centre in Auckland during The Civil Contractors Conference, the awards celebrated the stars of NZ’s civil infrastructure construction industry.

Resilience and sustainability reign at civil construction conference

The state of New Zealand’s civil construction industry, workforce and sustainability are among the many topics that will be discussed at the Civil Contractors New Zealand’s national conference and expo in Auckland tomorrow and on Friday 1 September.

Confidence in infrastructure resilience going underwater

New Zealand’s infrastructure is not able to cope with increased severe weather events. That’s one of the key findings from the annual Construction Industry Survey, a partnership between Teletrac Navman and Civil Contractors New Zealand.

Civil contractors raise more than $40k for Hawke’s Bay recovery

Civil Contractors New Zealand Manawatū Whanganui Branch has got behind the Hawke’s Bay East Coast recovery, with the organisation raising more than $40,000 for the Bay View Community Charitable Trust to continue to support local business and homeowners with rebuild and recovery, including engaging civil contractor support.

Waikato awards recognise outstanding people and projects

A 2.7km tunnel to bring water to a power station, an upgrade for a local domain, a major ring road, works to enable a new retirement village and the new entrance for Hamilton Zoo featured amongst the year's winning projects at the CCNZ Waikato Branch Hynds Construction Awards on Friday 11 August.

Government transport policy gets back on the rails

New Zealand’s civil contractors welcome the focus on consistency, resilience and maintenance in today's Draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024/25-2033/34 - but caution there is a long road ahead to resolve historic underfunding and build resilience into the country’s transport network.

Business of the 79th Annual General Meeting of Civil Contractors New Zealand

The 79th Annual General Meeting of Civil Contractors New Zealand will be held as part of the CCNZ 2023 Conference, from 3.00pm to 4.00pm on Friday 1 September 2023. The meeting will be held in the Panasonic Room, Due Drop Events Centre, 770 Great South Road, Wiri, Manukau 2104.

Submission: Lifting the resilience of New Zealand’s critical infrastructure consultation

CCNZ made a submission on the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet's stage one consultation on Lifting the resilience of New Zealand’s critical infrastructure.