Media release: Changes to civil construction immigration short-sighted

Recently announced immigration changes are short-sighted, risk undermining the New Zealand’s ability to deliver on its infrastructure work programme and will inevitably increase the cost of delivering transport and water infrastructure.

Fourth title makes history for Otago legend at national excavator competition

Otago’s Troy Calteaux has emerged as New Zealand’s ultimate digger driver at the Civil Contractors New Zealand CablePrice National Excavator Operator Competition, demonstrating his expertise to defend his title against 12 of the country’s top operators.

Big dig energy coming to Feilding as excavator operators vie for national title

New Zealand’s top excavator operators will be bringing big dig energy to Feilding at the end of this week when they roll their 13-tonne machines onto Manfeild Park for the Civil Contractors New Zealand CablePrice National Excavator Operator Competition. This year’s event marks the 30th anniversary of the heavy metal showdown.

Land transport policy needs long-term stability

Civil Contractors New Zealand welcomes an increased focus on maintenance and renewals in the draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024-34, but warns against the long-term dangers of an increasingly politicised work programme.

Meet our excavator champions

Twelve regional champions will compete in the CCNZ CablePrice National Excavator Operator Competition from 15-16 March at Central Districts Field Days in Feilding. Meet our contenders for the national title.

Big win for Bronson Jones as he takes Wellington excavator operator title

Bronson Jones of Bryce O'Sullivan Contracting took home the CCNZ CablePrice Wellington Regional Excavator Operator Competition title, also winning the 24th Tudor Distributors Barrel Filling Competition alongside his teammates Jono Smaha and Ryan Clarke.

Looking back at Cyclone Gabrielle, one year on

CCNZ Central Regional Manager Grant Radovanovich shares his personal reflections, one year on from Cyclone Gabrielle.

Pssst – what do they mean by a risk based approach for temporary traffic management?

CCNZ Technical Manager Michelle Farrell covers off the change in approach, following an informal 'risk inspection' on a recent visit to a live TTM site.

NZ’s civil contractors welcome incoming government

New Zealand’s civil contractors welcome the formation of New Zealand’s next government and congratulate the incoming Ministers across the three coalition partners.

Bridging the way to excellence: Connecting communities leads to Hynds Supreme Award win at the CCNZ Auckland Hynds Construction Awards

It was an evening filled with storytelling and celebration across the Auckland civil construction industry, especially for McConnell Dowell Constructors who secured the win for the CCNZ Auckland Hynds Construction Supreme Award at the CCNZ Auckland Hynds Construction Awards 2023 Gala Dinner.

Walking the talk as a Certified Civil Tradesperson

There’s an element of walking the talk to Jane Mana’s Civil Trades certification journey. After feeling like she didn't make good use of her time at school, she's found a passion for civil construction and skills development. With her grandson's words of encouragement ringing in her ears, Jane has upskilled to become a certified Civil Tradesperson.

Bay of Plenty Contractors fly high at awards

The CCNZ Bay of Plenty Branch Hynds Construction Awards took place amongst jets, torpedoes and vintage flying machines at Classic Flyers in Tauranga on 6 October, with awards presented to the region's top people and projects. This was the second awards hosted by the branch, attracting around 220 people from across the local industry and clients.

Getting used to the NZ Guide to Temporary Traffic Management

CCNZ Technical Manager Michelle Farrell explores how the New Zealand Guide to Temporary Traffic Management is bedding in.

Retentions changes come into force today

A new amendment to the Construction Contracts Act comes into force today, providing further protection to contractor retention money.

Introducing our new Executive Councillors: Greg Lumsden

Greg Lumsden has had a varied career as a trainer, contractor, industry supplier and small business owner. He has also served on the CCNZ Manawatu Branch Executive, chairing the branch since 2017, running the CCNZ CablePrice National Excavator Operator Competition, and seeing the branch through its transition to become CCNZ Manawatu Whanganui.

Introducing our new Executive Councillors: Kerry Watkins

Kerry Watkins was raised on a Waikato dairy farm and enjoyed the lifestyle but wanted a mix of practical hands-on work and professional life. That led him to civil construction, which he says has been ‘seriously rewarding’.

Tales from The Civil Contractors Conference

Civil Contractors New Zealand’s conference – now known as ‘The Civil Contractors Conference’, was held at venues across Auckland from 30 August to 1 September 2023. Here's our event report, looking back on civil construction's event of the year!

Bitumen sustainability and resilience in focus at The Black Art

Alternative materials, technical specialties and sustainability initiatives were in focus at The Black Art 2023 - a full-day technical event for practitioners of the black arts of bitumen construction, held at the Due Drop Events Centre in Manukau on 30 August.

Top infrastructure projects show their class at national awards

A path through a Significant Ecological Area, a port completed seven months ahead of time, disaster recovery efforts and time-sensitive transport projects were amongst the winners in the 44th Civil Contractors New Zealand Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards. The awards celebrated the best of NZ’s civil infrastructure construction industry.

Exceptional training programmes honoured at Connexis Civil Training Awards

Employers with a relentless dedication to staff development were recognised at the 2023 Connexis Civil Training Awards in Auckland this afternoon. Held at the Due Drop Events Centre during The Civil Contractors Conference, the awards celebrated civil industry employers who demonstrate outstanding dedication to developing staff through training.