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What we can control in times of instability

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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...
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Ramping up advocacy in an election year

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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...
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Emergency works and RMA reform

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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...
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Coming into the new year with a plan

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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...
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Connecting clients and contractors

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We are all well aware of just how challenging the economic climate has been over the past 18 months or so. One of the antidotes...
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We offer practical knowledge to policymakers

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Voting in the local body elections is in progress and we are already turning our attention to the national elections next year, with the three-year...
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A wish list for upcoming elections

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We are now entering another election cycle, with local government election voting starting this month (9 September to 11 October) and central government elections next...
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The right steps for economic recovery

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For the past 18 months or so, the civil construction sector (like other parts of the New Zealand construction industry) has experienced a sharp decline...
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Stop shuffling the deck chairs and get on with the work 

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Alan Pollard, CEO, CCNZ As I write this column for the June issue of Contractor magazine, we are yet again engaged in dialogue with the...