Avoiding ‘cancel culture’
Image: In May’s Budget, $400 million was earmarked for state highway resilience projects to keep routes open during and after severe weather events such as...
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Putting the plan into action
A 30-year infrastructure plan with support across the political divide could be a game changer, considering a study that shows the high cost of cancelling...
Cautious optimism as funding unlocked
It’s exciting to be starting this role so soon after significant infrastructure funding announcements by the Government in Budget 2026, which I hope will be...
Handing over the baton
The time has come, after 19-plus years, to hand over the editorial content and production of this great publication to Natasha Jojoa Burling, our new...
Strong branches mean a healthy organisation
Civil Contractors New Zealand’s branches are an integral part of the organisation, hosting regional events and connecting members across our 12 regions, writes Alan Pollard,...
Keeping our heads under pressure
By Alan Pollard, CEO, CCNZ. How the world has changed since the US and Israel attacked Iran. It didn’t take a rocket scientist to understand...
What we can control in times of instability
By Alan Pollard, CEO, CCNZ I recall a line from an old Kiwi movie: “There is one thing for sure in this world, and that is...
Ramping up advocacy in an election year
There are many parts that make up the CCNZ value proposition for members, explains Alan Pollard, the CEO. One of our most critical roles, but...
Emergency works and RMA reform
Image: PM Chris Luxon with CCNZ CEO Alan Pollard at the 2024 National Excavators Operators’ Competition. The CCNZ draft submission to the Natural Environment Bill...
Coming into the new year with a plan
By CCNZ Chief Executive Alan Pollard. Welcome to 2026. I trust that our members have managed to get some rest and relaxation over the summer...