Looking back on 80 years of history
This year marks the 80th anniversary of Civil Contractors New Zealand as the industry association representing the interests of civil contractors in New Zealand. By...
Tag : Bob Semple
A reminder of days past – Opiki suspension bridge
PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE PALMERSTON NORTH CITY LIBRARY/MANAWATU HERITAGE COLLECTION When driving north on SH56, over the low-lying flood plains flanking the Manawatu River, you...
A concise history of Kiwi roading
Richard Silcock explores the development and construction of the country’s first roads. WHEN THE FIRST Europeans settled in New Zealand their attention was largely given...