Cost of uncertainty for civil construction
Alan Pollard, Chief Executive, Civil Contractors New Zealand, explains why infrastructure investment is no longer a choice if we are to remain globally competitive. I...
Category : Comment
Featured Behind the party leader’s clash
By Peter Dunne, September 28, 2023. Chris Hipkins demonstrated enthusiasm borne of desperation in the second leaders’ debate this week [televised on the evening of...
Stepping up for mental health
By Alan Titchall, Editorial Manager, Contrafed. As a guest at the inaugural Hirepool Clash for Construction charity boxing event held in Auckland (to raise funds...
Taking a moment to enjoy the good stuff
Photo: The 2023 CCNZ Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards recognised top civil construction projects and maintenance initiatives from across the country (and the people and teams...
What the polling entrails tell us
By Peter Dunne, political observer Seasoned politicians and political observers follow the opinion poll ratings of the various parties in a way others might consider...
Thinking differently about immigration
By Alan Pollard, Chief Executive, Civil Contractors New Zealand. Access to a skilled labour force remains highly constrained for the civil construction industry. Even before...
Less is more …
By Cos Bruyn, Managing Director, Fulton Hogan. I read with interest the article on Auckland City traffic management under review in the May Contractor magazine and...
Where are we at with the water reform programme?
By Alan Pollard , CCNZ chief executive. I have focussed several of my articles on the government’s reform programme, and the reform of our drinking, waste...
Informing reforms with practical know-how
Photo: Poppi Tucker-Low of Russell Roads was the Epic Four (CCNZ Contractor Photo Competition) round runner-up with a photo of senior team member Johnny Bristol...
The road to recovery
By Brett Gliddon, Group General Manager, Transport Services, Waka Kotahi, NZ Transport Agency. Five weeks after Cyclone Gabrielle left many of our North Island communities...