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Otago Branch Committee 2025-2026

CCNZ Otago Branch Committee representatives for the 2025/26 period.

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.

Cartels - what they are, why they matter, and how to stay clear of them

Thank you to all the CCNZ members that attended the recent events held in Queenstown, Invercargill and Dunedin on what cartel conduct looks like, how to keep your business safe, and what to do if you think you’ve accidentally wandered into dodgy territory.

‘Best of Otago’ celebrated at civil construction awards

Exceptional people and groundbreaking infrastructure projects contributing to the health of Otago communities and its economy were celebrated on Friday night at the CCNZ Otago Branch Hynds Construction Awards 2025.

Legendary excavator operator joins judging team for national finals

Four-time Civil Contractors New Zealand CablePrice National Excavator Operator Competition champion Troy Calteaux is digging into a fresh challenge, leaving his seat in the excavator and crossing the fence to join the judging team at this year’s event in March.

CCNZ Otago HYNDS Awards 2025

We are excited to invite our Otago members to enter the 2025 CCNZ HYNDS Construction Awards.

Powerful display of excavator expertise on display at Otago regional clash

Masterful machine control and nerves of steel saw Dunedin’s Josh Keane power his way to victory against 19 of Otago's best excavator operators at the Civil Contractors New Zealand CablePrice Otago Regional Excavator Operator Competition on Saturday.

Otago contractors pack out Dunedin Town hall for awards

Contractors and industry supporters packed out the Dunedin Town Hall for the CCNZ Otago Branch Hynds Construction Awards 2024, with more than 350 people attending the event to witness awards for the region's top people and projects.

CCNZ & Hynds Otago Construction Awards 2024

*** Awards are open*** There are 4 project categories & 2 people categories to choose from within the Otago CCNZ Hynds Construction Awards. These awards celebrate excellence in both projects and people, showcasing accomplishments within our industry.

Otago Regional Excavator Operator Winner 2024

On 29th of January 29 of Otago's best multi-skilled excavator operators took part in the CCNZ CablePrice Excavator Operator Competition held at Taieri A&P Show.

Otago Branch Committee 2023-2024

Presenting our CCNZ Otago Branch Committee representatives for the 2023/24 period.

Otago awards recognise region's pinnacle achievements

The 2023 CCNZ Otago Hynds Construction Awards took place on Friday 31 March at the Skyline Queenstown Stratosfare Restaurant and Bar, with the pinnacle achievements of the region's contractors celebrated in an amazing scenic location.

King of heavy metal crowned at national excavator competition

Otago’s Troy Calteaux has emerged as ‘top dug’ at the 2023 Civil Contractors NZ CablePrice National Excavator Operator Competition, showing the weight of his mettle to defend his national title against a formidable field of 12 regional finalists.

Young talent treads familiar tracks to triumph at Otago competition

Kaleb Hollands of Hollands Excavation took out first place in the CCNZ New Zealand CablePrice Otago Excavator Operator Competition, matching his father Andrew and uncle Carl’s wins of years gone by.