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Wellington and Wairarapa civil infrastructure excellence celebrated at awards

A project to install a runway safety system at Wellington Airport without disrupting a single flight and a complex wharf upgrade protecting the lower North Island’s refined fuel supply were among the winners at an awards night in the capital on Saturday.

Watch: The CCNZ Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards 2026

Congratulations to all the winners from this year's Civil Contractors New Zealand Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards, which were held at Tākina Convention Centre in Wellington on 14 August as part of The Civil Contractors Conference 2026.

Champion infrastructure projects celebrated at national civil construction awards

A wastewater tunnel bored 110m under Auckland by a giant machine the length of two rugby fields and a boardwalk suspended above a tidal estuary on a historic Māori travel route were among the winning projects at the CCNZ Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards on Friday night.

Young leaders and training excellence celebrated at civil construction awards

An immigrant who overcame the language barrier to become a site engineer on New Zealand’s largest wastewater project and a company helping unemployed people to build successful infrastructure careers were among the winners at today’s Z Energy People Awards and Connexis Civil Industry Training and Development Awards.

Infrastructure construction on show in Wellington at Civil Contractors Conference

New Zealand’s civil infrastructure construction industry will flock to the capital this week to share knowledge, celebrate achievements, tackle major challenges and discuss the way forward for transport, road and essential community infrastructure with politicians and decision makers.

Civil Contractors New Zealand 82nd Annual General Meeting

The CCNZ 2026 Annual General Meeting will be held online at 4pm on Wednesday 26 August 2026.

Exceptional Otago civil infrastructure celebrated at industry awards

A project to strengthen a historic railway viaduct on the Taieri Plain and work upgrading New Zealand's largest wastewater treatment plant, in Queenstown, were among the winners at the Civil Contractors New Zealand Otago Hynds Construction Awards on Friday night.

Finalists announced for Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards 2026

Finalists have now been announced for this year's CCNZ Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards, which recognise New Zealand's top civil construction projects and maintenance initiatives. First presented in 1978, these prestigious awards will be presented on 14 August as part of The Civil Contractors Conference in Wellington.

Exploring the value of membership

This column from Alan Pollard details a project to improve the value CCNZ delivers to members.

Finalists announced for Connexis Civil Industry Training & Development Awards

The finalists have now been announced for this year's national Connexis Civil Industry Training & Development Awards, which include a new Apprentice of the Year Award. These prestigious awards will be presented at The Civil Contractors Conference 2026, which will be held in Wellington from 12-14 August.

Finalists announced for Z People Awards 2026

The finalists have now been announced for this year's national Z People Awards, including the Emerging Leader Award and the Personal Improvement Award.

Civil contractors celebrate people and infrastructure shaping Waikato’s future

Remarkable projects futureproofing Hamilton’s airport, connecting roading for a major residential development and supporting the New Zealand Defence Force were recognised on Friday at the Waikato Civil Contractors New Zealand Hynds Construction Awards 2026.

Notice of Annual General Meeting 2026

The CCNZ 2025 Annual General Meeting will be held online by Teams at 4pm, Wednesday 26 August 2026.

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.