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...
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A wish list for upcoming elections
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...
The truth behind construction costs
Alan Pollard, CCNZ Chief Executive. I recently visited Italy as part of a European holiday. If you have visited Italy you will be well aware...
1950s – the pursuit of industry representation
Caption: Back row from left: Trevor Culley (fifth president); Vic Draper (second president); John Feast (seventh president); Harold Parsons (fourth president); Noel Margan (third president);...
A history of the CCNZ: Part One
Caption: From the archives: On his retirement Ron Tarr and his wife are presented with a silver tea set in 1972 (from the Auckland Branch)...
Stronger together – the value of membership
Alan Pollard, Civil Contractors New Zealand Chief Executive. I have frequently written of late of the major challenges that the civil sector is facing, primarily...
Re-shaping training and qualifications
Alan Pollard, Chief Executive, Civil Contractors New Zealand. It may seem strange to talk about training at a time when work has dried up and...
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...
Poaching staff – is it good or bad?
By Rob Sellars, 84recruitment. Poaching, unless it has something to do with eggs, is mostly seen in a negative light, and conjures up visions of...
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...