Major infrastructure projects from across New Zealand have been recognised at the CCNZ Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards, including Auckland’s Central Interceptor wastewater tunnel and a boardwalk built above a tidal estuary. Presented at the Civil Contractors Conference in Wellington, the awards recognised projects across six categories covering construction, maintenance and management of assets. Civil ContractorsContinueContinue reading “Civil construction projects recognised at national awards”
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D-Link expands industrial switch range across A/NZ
D-Link A/NZ has expanded its industrial switch range with four models designed for networking applications across manufacturing, transport, surveillance, utilities and other industrial environments. The company says in a release to industry that the range has been developed for operating environments where factors such as extreme temperatures, electrical noise, vibration and power surges can affectContinueContinue reading “D-Link expands industrial switch range across A/NZ”
NRC calls for dedicated supply chain minister
National Road Carriers Association (NRC) is calling on political parties to appoint a Minister of Supply Chain to co-ordinate New Zealand’s $59 billion-a-year freight sector, which it says is projected to grow by 55% over the next 20 years. The call is one of six priorities outlined in NRC’s The Freight System New Zealand NeedsContinueContinue reading “NRC calls for dedicated supply chain minister”
Qualifications recognise capability and create pathways for growth
Auckland manufacturer Buckley Systems is using nationally recognised qualifications to formally recognise existing employee capability while creating pathways for further development. The manufacturer produces particle accelerator technology used in cancer treatment, semiconductor manufacturing and scientific research, and has around 550 employees and contractors. Around 30 employees are currently undertaking Competenz-supported programmes across the business, includingContinueContinue reading “Qualifications recognise capability and create pathways for growth”
Plenary opens first New Zealand office
Infrastructure developer and investor Plenary Group has expanded its Asia Pacific footprint, opening its first office in New Zealand. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Plenary CEO Paul Crowe, chief investment officer Patrick Lauren and other senior executives at an event to mark the official opening. The office opening follows Plenary being awarded its first projectContinueContinue reading “Plenary opens first New Zealand office”
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare earns national plastics training award
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has been named 2025 Plastics Training Company of the Year, recognising its investment in developing skilled technicians through structured workplace learning. Presented by Plastics New Zealand, the award recognises manufacturers for their commitment to developing people and building capability across New Zealand’s plastics industry. Injection moulding plays a critical role inContinueContinue reading “Fisher & Paykel Healthcare earns national plastics training award”
Civil contractors celebrate people, infrastructure shaping Waikato
Remarkable projects futureproofing Hamilton’s airport, connecting roading for a major residential development and supporting the New Zealand Defence Force were recognised at the Waikato Civil Contractors New Zealand Hynds Construction Awards 2026. Hundreds of people from across the Waikato civil construction industry gathered at Claudelands Events Centre in Hamilton for a black-tie dinner and awardsContinueContinue reading “Civil contractors celebrate people, infrastructure shaping Waikato”
Pedestrian alert system ‘improves safety’ around mobile equipment
RCT has implemented its Pedestrian Alert System (PAS) at a north-west Queensland mining and smelting complex, providing a practical solution to improve awareness of personnel working around heavy equipment. The system is designed to improve operator awareness by detecting people within the camera field of view and providing real-time alerts to help operators identify andContinueContinue reading “Pedestrian alert system ‘improves safety’ around mobile equipment”
Confusion, 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. “Good health and safety is essential to good civil construction operations. The regulatory carve-out creates a two-tier health and safety system that providesContinueContinue reading “Confusion, compliance costs loom as health and safety reforms pass under urgency”
Sandvik Coromant drilling delivers consistent high-volume holemaking
Manufacturers are placing greater emphasis on stabilising processes, strengthening operational resilience and achieving consistent output in high-volume production. Against this backdrop, Mikael Carlsson, product application specialist at metal cutting and manufacturing solutions expert Sandvik Coromant, explains how a holistic tooling strategy made a significant difference for direct-drive system manufacturer Hägglunds. Efficient drilling does not happenContinueContinue reading “Sandvik Coromant drilling delivers consistent high-volume holemaking”
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