The finalists for the 2025 Civil Contractors New Zealand Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards have been announced, with awards to be presented on the big stage during the Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards Dinner at Mercury Baypark in Tauranga on Friday 25 July as part of CCNZ National Conference.

The entries are documented in a special book documenting the work New Zealand’s civil infrastructure construction contractors have put in to deliver great outcomes for their communities in the form of new roads, water systems, wharves, airport runways and more.

CCNZ Chief Executive Alan Pollard congratulated the finalists on their outstanding achievements in constructing and maintaining the country’s vital infrastructure.

“All this year's finalists and their local communities should be proud of the amazing infrastructure their hard work has created. Their efforts have made a huge difference, ensuring transport networks, ports and airports are open for business, properties are protected, assets are maintained and communities have access to power and clean water.”

Tickets for the awards dinner are available at The Civil Contractors Conference website. First awarded in 1978, the CCNZ Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards represent the pinnacle achievements of New Zealand's civil infrastructure construction industry. Winners are awarded with carved Toki for their work each year.

Expert judges tour projects nominated for the awards each year to assess their performance, as well as reviewing comprehensive information provided by entrants. This year, 37 exceptional finalists have been announced from 63 outstanding entries.

Read about the entries into this year's awards in our Award Finalists Book>>

RECENT WINNERS FROM PAST YEARS: 2024 | 2023 | 2022| 2020-21| 2019 | 2018 | 2017

2025 finalists

Category 1 - Projects under $2m

Bridge It NZ – Tukemokihi Station 50m bridge

Cassidy Construction - Upper Nihotopu Headworks

Fulton Hogan - Masterton District Council post cyclone road repairs

Geovert – Lennel Road Slope Stabilisation

HEB Construction - Bridge 57 Pier wash-out

Pipeline & Civil - Auckland Harbour Bridge 90-degree Bend Replacement

Category 2 - Projects between $2m and $5m

Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure - Fish Passage Pumps Churchill East Pumpstation Construction

Brian Perry Civil - Te Ara Tupua Reef – Precast supply and install

Geovert - Brynderwyns Slope Stabilisation and Resilience Project

Isaac Construction - Aldwins-Ensors-Ferry Intersection Upgrade

McConnell Dowell - Waikōuaiti Water Treatment Plant Intake Upgrade

Utilities Infrastucture New Zealand - Scruttons Road Pipeline

Category 3  - Projects between $5m and $20m

Brian Perry Civil - Project Burgundy

Brian Perry Civil - Matiu Somes Island Wharf Replacement

CB Civil & Drainage - Kahika Rising Main & Diversions

GP Friel - Taranaki Street Wastewater Rising Main Upgrade

HEB Construction - Westport Wharf Repair

HEB Construction - Wynyard Crossing Bridge Coating Remediation

MAP Projects - Brenwe Hydro Power Project

MAP Projects - Morey Street Flood Detention Dams and Wetlands

McConnell Dowell Constructors - Greville Road Stormwater Upgrade

Category 4 - Projects between $20m and $100m 

Brian Perry Civil  - Kaitoke Flume Pipe Bridge Replacement

Brian Perry Civil - Peacocke Strategic Wastewater Transfer Station

Brian Perry Civil - Whenuapai Air Base Hardstand and Taxiway Replacement

Downer - Wellington railway Station Re-signaling Project (WMUP 6A)

Fulton Hogan - Te Marua Water Treatment Plant Optimisation

HEB Construction - Opotiki Harbour Development

HEB Construction - Waltham Mechanical Hub

McConnell Dowell Constructors - Ports of Auckland Outfall

Category 5 - Projects over $100m 

Fulton Hogan and Taylors Contracting Joint Venture - Waimea Community Dam

HEB Construction - Peacocke Waikato River Bridge & Strategic Services

McConnell Dowell - Warkworth to Snells  (W2S) Transfer Pipeline and Pump Station

Te Ahu a Turanga Alliance - Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatū Tararua Highway

Category 6 - Maintenance and Management of Assets

Downer - Connect Hamilton Collaborative Corridor Agreement

Downer NZ - North Canterbury Network Outcomes Contract

Fulton Hogan - Hastings District Council Three Waters Maintenance Contract

ASM Alliance - Auckland System Management

Watch: 2023 Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards presented>>

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Cover image: Peacocke Waikato River Bridge - credit BBO