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Who is eligible for the Cyclone Gabrielle recovery visa?
Disaster Recovery

Who is eligible for the Cyclone Gabrielle recovery visa?

Specialist engineers, technicians and insurance assessors can be brought in within a week to speed North Island cyclone recovery.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Sun, 26th Feb 2023
Entries open for 2023 infrastructure construction awards
Disaster Recovery

Entries open for 2023 infrastructure construction awards

New Zealand civil contractors are being urged to enter awards that judge projects as far afield as the Chatham Islands before 23 June.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2023
Qualifications on the way for NZ road workers
Education, Learning & Training

Qualifications on the way for NZ road workers

Road workers could soon gain formal recognition, as a new credential framework links temporary traffic control training to NZQF qualifications.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 15th Jan 2023
Immigration policy changes welcomed by infrastructure sector
Human Capital Management

Immigration policy changes welcomed by infrastructure sector

Civil contractors say the new visa pathways should ease labour shortages, helping get transport, water and energy projects built faster.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2022
Recruiting and retaining the skills we need
Education, Learning & Training

Recruiting and retaining the skills we need

Civil contractors warn tighter visa rules could worsen labour shortages, delay projects and leave key civil works understaffed.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2022
Mayors propose simpler Three Waters alternative
Financing

Mayors propose simpler Three Waters alternative

Councils could get a simpler path to fund water upgrades after the mayors’ plan was backed as a more practical alternative to Three Waters.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022
‘Outstanding individual’ takes out supreme construction award
Downer

‘Outstanding individual’ takes out supreme construction award

A female civil engineer’s 30-year career has been crowned with the inaugural CCNZ Hynds Construction Supreme Award in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
Government responds to infrastructure strategy
Education, Learning & Training

Government responds to infrastructure strategy

Industry says the response is only a first step, as ministers face pressure to turn a 30-year plan into concrete infrastructure action.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2022
Civil Contractors New Zealand elects first female president
Sustainability

Civil Contractors New Zealand elects first female president

Bailey Gair's election signals a shift in New Zealand's civil construction sector, as sustainability and climate resilience rise up the agenda.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2022
Why over half of construction professionals lack confidence in the future
Supply Chain

Why over half of construction professionals lack confidence in the future

Skills shortages, cost pressures and red tape are leaving New Zealand contractors wary as vital infrastructure projects come under strain.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2022
TTM changes – what you need to know
Risk & Compliance

TTM changes – what you need to know

Road contractors face new duties as New Zealand shifts temporary traffic management from compliance rules to risk-based controls.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2022
Infrastructure strategy cannot wait
Supply Chain

Infrastructure strategy cannot wait

Delaying action on the 30-year blueprint risks worsening New Zealand's 118,500-worker shortfall and $210 billion infrastructure gap.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 10th May 2022
‘Strong links’ between social issues and safety incidents
Risk & Compliance

‘Strong links’ between social issues and safety incidents

Workplace bullying and poor manager relations are being flagged as hidden drivers of costly construction injuries in New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2022
How we resolve infrastructure workforce challenges
Education, Learning & Training

How we resolve infrastructure workforce challenges

New Zealand risks missing its infrastructure build-out unless it creates clearer entry points and training for civil construction workers.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2022
Who foots the bill if Covid-19 impacts your project?
Supply Chain

Who foots the bill if Covid-19 impacts your project?

Contract wording will decide whether builders absorb Covid-19 shutdown and isolation costs, with no automatic time extension if it is silent.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 9th Jan 2022
CCNZ names incoming Chief Executive
Sustainability

CCNZ names incoming Chief Executive

The civil construction lobby will have a new voice on training, immigration and safety when Alan Pollard takes over as Chief Executive in January.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 5th Dec 2021
Analysing infrastructure strategy’s 67 recommendations
Supply Chain

Analysing infrastructure strategy’s 67 recommendations

Industry leaders say the draft 30-year plan could give New Zealand clearer funding, planning and delivery for vital infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021
Construction training programme expands to Manawatū
Education, Learning & Training

Construction training programme expands to Manawatū

Job seekers in Manawatū will start a six-week infrastructure course in November, with trainees employed by firms from day one.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 31st Oct 2021
Next steps in three waters reform
Auckland Council

Next steps in three waters reform

The government’s plan could cut household costs, but councils fear losing control over water assets as a 30-year fix is pursued.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 27th Oct 2021