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...
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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...
Potholes and funding issues
The National Party’s proposal to establish a ‘Pothole Repair Fund’ is a useful clarification of priorities and funding to replace pavements degraded by underinvestment, but...
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...
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...
Talking with a technical diplomat
Stacy Goldsworthy left his role as Technical Manager for CCNZ last month after five years in the role. Contractor magazine talked to him on the...
Skills shortage needs urgent action on multiple fronts
Photo: Otago’s Troy Calteaux took out the 2023 Civil Contractors NZ CablePrice National Excavator Operator Competition. The Milton local and Andrew Haulage 2011 employee is the...
Time for bold action to get the skills we need
By Alan Pollard, chief executive, Civil Contractors NZ. Having access to a skilled and reliable workforce remains the most critical issue facing the civil construction...