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Civil Contractors NZ calls for unified approach to infrastructure in Election Manifesto ‘26

A stable pipeline of civil works, optimised procurement, decreased compliance and regulatory cost, better workforce and capacity and improved infrastructure resilience are what New Zealand’s civil construction industry expects from an incoming government.

Confusion and compliance costs loom as health and safety reforms pass under urgency

Civil Contractors New Zealand says it is deeply disappointed the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill has passed through third reading without addressing fundamental flaws raised by an overwhelming majority of business submitters.

Excavator champion ‘Mr Consistency’ digs deep to regain Bay of Plenty crown

John Rohloff has once again topped the podium as the Bay of Plenty’s finest excavator operator after winning the Civil Contractors New Zealand CablePrice Bay of Plenty Regional Excavator Operator Competition, held at Fieldays earlier this month.

Waikato excavator operator shows steely determination to clinch regional win

Andrew Prince from Morrinsville company James Lux Developments has been crowned Waikato's top excavator operator, securing a spot in the Civil Contractors New Zealand National Excavator Operator Competition grand final in Feilding next year.

Northland infrastructure innovation and talent celebrated at regional awards

Exceptional projects and outstanding people shaping Northland’s infrastructure were recognised on Friday at the 2026 Civil Contractors New Zealand Northland Branch Awards, held at Semenoff Stadium in Whangārei.

Waikato and Bay of Plenty excavator operators’ skills shine at Fieldays

Heavy metal action is thrilling crowds at Mystery Creek today as elite Waikato and Bay of Plenty excavator operators battle for regional titles and a place at next year’s CCNZ CablePrice National Excavator Operator Competition grand final.

Cost of Stopping report: delaying infrastructure comes with a hefty price tag

Research released today shows New Zealand’s habit of pausing, cancelling and delaying infrastructure projects has cost the country an estimated $11.8 billion over the past 25 years, with taxpayers, communities and businesses paying the price.

Budget 2026: the public benefit of steady infrastructure funding is clear

Civil Contractors New Zealand has welcomed increased Government infrastructure investment in Budget 2026 and increased recognition of the critical role infrastructure plays in creating thriving, resilient communities.

Submission: Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill

CCNZ made a submission on the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill, following input from members.

Northland’s Steven George wins again at NZ’s national digger competition

Most excavator operators would look at you sideways if you asked them to slice up a pizza, play a super-sized board game and pour a cup of tea using their digger. But that’s not the case for Whangarei’s Steven George, who flawlessly performed those tasks, and more, on his way to a second straight victory at NZ's national digger competition.

Regional champions ready to rumble at national excavator operator showdown

A field of 12 elite regional champions will do battle in an excavator ‘Royal Rumble’ this week when the Civil Contractors New Zealand CablePrice National Excavator Operator Competition touches down at Manfeild Park in Feilding.

Manawatū Whanganui crowns regional champion ahead of national showdown

Marton local Dean Cave has earned the right to represent Manawatū Whanganui at the Civil Contractors New Zealand CablePrice National Excavator Operator Competition after claiming victory at Sunday’s regional competition in Feilding.

Featherston’s expert excavator operator Corey Olson wins two in a row

Expert excavator operator Corey Olson of Featherston took out his second regional excavator operator competition in a row on Saturday, and will go on to represent the region at the national finals at Central Districts Field Days later this month for the third time.

Papakura man defends Auckland title at excavator operator showdown

Papakura’s Cameron Mabey has been crowned Auckland’s supreme excavator operator for the second year running after digging deep to win the Civil Contractors New Zealand CablePrice Auckland Regional Excavator Operator Competition over the weekend.

Civil contractors welcome National Infrastructure Plan

The association representing NZ’s infrastructure construction industry welcomed today’s release of the National Infrastructure Plan and Government recognition of the need for a strategic approach to deliver and maintain resilient infrastructure for New Zealand.

Upcoming submission: RMA replacement legislation

The Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill have been proposed as a replacement for the Resource Management Act. Submissions to parliamentary select committee are due by 13 February 2026. CCNZ encourages members to make submissions, and has produced a Key Issues Paper, exploring the potential impacts for contractors.

Dunedin man reigns supreme at Otago regional excavator operator competition

Few people can pour a cup of tea and dunk a basketball using a digger, but for Dunedin’s Damien Nagle, it’s par for the course. The Pro Civil employee completed the eye-catching tasks on his way to claiming victory over a field of 11 other competitors at the Civil Contractors New Zealand CablePrice Otago Regional Excavator Operator Competition.

Southland crowns regional excavator operator champion at Winton showdown

Invercargill’s Jahna Crombie was the smoothest operator in Southland on Saturday, beating the rest of the field at the Civil Contractors New Zealand CablePrice Southland Regional Excavator Operator Competition to emerge as the regional champion.

CCNZ welcomes resource management changes to unlock growth and prosperity

Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) has welcomed the Government’s replacement to the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), with hopes the proposed new system will create a simpler, faster and more effective structure for New Zealand’s civil construction industry.

Whangārei’s ‘King of the North’ reclaims excavator operator crown

Whangārei local Steven George has reclaimed the title of Northland’s top excavator operator after proving his mettle against 11 other contenders at the Civil Contractors New Zealand CablePrice Northland Regional Excavator Operator Competition on Saturday.