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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.

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.

Southland's top infrastructure projects and people recognised

Avalanche safety improvements for Homer Tunnel and two highly respected Southland foremen were among the exceptional projects and people celebrated on Friday night at the Civil Contractors New Zealand Southland 2025 Construction Awards.

CCNZ Southland at Girl's in Trade Event

A huge shout-out to the girls from Downer and Wilson's Contracting for representing CCNZ Southland at the recent Girl's in Trade event.

Southern skill shines at regional excavator operator showdown

Invercargill’s Brad Fallow showcased his super smooth digger skills to beat eight other elite Southland operators at the Civil Contractors New Zealand CablePrice Southland Regional Excavator Operator Competition on Saturday.

Southland excavator operators wowed the crowds at Waimumu

14 brave and talented excavator operators battled it out for the title of Civil Contractors New Zealand CablePrice Southland Regional champion 2024, the winner has been announced and he will be representing Southland at the upcoming National Finals 14 - 16 March.

Diggers at the ready Southland

The best excavator operators in Southland will be battling it out at the Cable Price Regional Excavator Operator competition at the Civil Contractors NZ Southland stand at Waimumu Field Days on Friday 16th February. The winner not only takes away bragging rights, but the chance to represent Southland at the Cable Price National Excavator Operator

8th Annual CCNZ Southland Construction Awards: Wrap-up

A huge thanks to all those who attended the recent CCNZ Southland Construction Awards in Invercargill. It was a fantastic night with some outstanding local construction projects submitted. Congratulations to everyone who entered, and to the winners on the night!

Girls digging it!

A group of Southland pupils swapped the classroom for a hands-on experience in the trades world in Invercargill recently.

Veteran eyes third shot at national competition after Southland victory

Brendon Ferguson of Fulton Hogan demonstrated his mettle amongst a tough field of competitors to win the Civil Contractors New Zealand CablePrice Southland Excavator Operator Competition for the second time.

Awards presented to Southland's champions of civil construction

CCNZ Southland's champions of civil construction were recognised at the 7th CCNZ Southland Branch Construction Awards on Friday 14 October 2022 at The Ascot Park Hotel in Invercargill.