Saving Paekakariki Hill Road
An almost forgotten group of World War One tunnellers saved the Paekakariki Hill Road from closure, as HUGH DE LACY discovers. THOSE CANTANKEROUS heroes of...
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It’s all changing at interchange
An ‘army’ of earthmovers is remoulding the landscape in preparation for what will be a much improved highway interchange. RICHARD SILCOCK takes a look at...
A lesson in road contract collaboration
Alan Titchall looks at the unique roading agreement between four district councils in the South Island that sets a precedent for road contract work collaboration....
Heavy Haulage: In praise of industry members
by JONATHAN BHANA-THOMSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, HEAVY HAULAGE ASSOCIATION I AM IN CONSTANT awe of those industry members who dedicate their time and effort towards benefiting...
Realising dreams
Inspired by the movie The Bucket List, the Race4Life Wish List Service provides thrills and fulfils dreams for those with a terminal illness. Hick Bros...
Robot assists Christchurch rebuild
CONTRACTORS REPAIRING EARTHQUAKE-HIT Christchurch are using a hydro-demolition robot in a project to rebuild part of the city’s wastewater system. The Aqua Cutter from Aquajet...
Next year’s highway programme and beyond – where to from here?
By Tommy Parker After robust discussions in recent weeks, we now have a pretty clear view of what our programme of works is going to...
Concrete roading – internationally proven
Rob Gaimster of the CCANZ and NZRMCA puts forward a case for concrete roading as the country spends billions of dollars over the next decade...
Smart trench protection
Wellington-based Real Steel, supplier of advanced high strength Swedish Steel, has launched an innovative new line of trench shields under a new brand ‘Foxbox –...
RoNS – a lesson in remedial work
Our second feature on the Roads of National Significance looks at the completed Tauranga Eastern Link and the protracted settlement over local network rehabilitation, which...