Civil Contractors NZ - Manawatu-Whanganui Branch

20/10/2026

Come and join us! It’s a great weekend for an even better cause!

We have less than two weeks before engines start running for CCNZ event Mates in Motors 2026!

With less than two weeks to go before this great event rumbles into Taupō on 30 October, you are running out of time to register. Make sure you attend this to enjoy great company, awesome rides and great times raise funds for MATES in Construction New Zealand.

Your registration gets you in for the full weekend of fun—show day, cruises, dinners, spot prizes, laughs and more!

Plus every cent raised goes directly to Mates In Construction to support the fantastic work they do out there for our industry.

Accommodation discounts for Civil Contractors NZ members still apply - watch out for your exclusive code for Lakeland Resort Taupō in your confirmation email.

Register now at: https://civilcontractors.co.nz/mates-in-motors-2026-unmissable-fun--fundraising-in-taup/11052-42c64d20-8ce0-47e6-93dd-e5928842e2d0/

Big thanks to our new sponsor Geosynthetic Partners International (GPIL). You guys are awesome and your support for this event and everything you do for CCNZ and the Industry is greatly appreciated.

22/07/2026

Huge congratulations Justin. 30 years in no mean feat. Great man working for a great Civil Contractors New Zealand Civil Contractors NZ - Manawatu-Whanganui Branch member company! Here's to the next 30 years!

13/07/2026

It’s great to see the new member benefit released by CCNZ recently.

If you are looking for well-being support for your staff, and you are a CCNZ member, check out the Member Benefits section of the CCNZ website for the Habit Health benefit CCNZ is offering.

Listen to our CE Alan Pollard speak more about this below.

Great work team!

In his latest column, CCNZ Chief Executive Alan Pollard introduces ...

12/06/2026

Fantastic event and a great cause to support. Feel free to share with work mates or friends. The more there the better!

Newsflash! Earlybird entry pricing for this year's Mates in Motors event has been extended until the 1st of August!

So, for just $50 + GST per vehicle (car, bike, truck, whatever you drive!), you can lock in your spot for less if you register before 1 August 2026.
After that, standard entry is $100 + GST per vehicle.

Mates in Motors is a CCNZ event to support Mates in Construction. Your registration gets you in for the full weekend of fun—show day, cruises, dinners, spot prizes, laughs and more. We've got it all sorted, including discount rates at the Wairakei Resort!

Find out more and register now 👉 https://civilcontractors.co.nz/mates-and-motors-2026-unmissable-fun--fundraising-in-taup/11052-42c64d20-8ce0-47e6-93dd-e5928842e2d0/

14/04/2026

A look back at the National Excavator Operator Competition Awards Evening, held on 21 March at the Palmy Conference and Function Centre.

Operators from all over Aotearoa came together to compete, connect, and celebrate the incredible skill within our industry. The Awards Evening was a fantastic opportunity to recognise the talent, dedication, and professionalism shown across the two‑day competition.

Here are some highlights from the night — congratulations to all competitors and award recipients. Our industry is stronger because of the people who show up, step up, and represent their regions with pride.

07/03/2026

07/03/2026

All set and ready to go! Waiting for the competitor’s for the 2026 Civil Contractors NZ CablePrice Excavator Operator Competitions for the Manawatū Whanganui Branch. Come on down to the National Driver Training Center at Manfield Feilding and watch the regions best excavator operators battle it out to represent the region at the Nationals!

Big thanks to all our valued sponsors Hirepool Ltd, CablePrice, Connexis,Humes Pipeline Systems, Hitachi, BeforeUdig, Attach2

23/02/2026

Civil contractors — we need your voice this Thursday.

CCNZ and Awhi Group are hosting a critical election workshop in Bulls, and your real‑world experience will directly shape the CCNZ 2026 Election Manifesto — the message we take to Parliament on 31 March.

This is a rare chance to influence national infrastructure policy and make sure the challenges in our region are clearly understood.

📅 26 February 2026
⏰ 2:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 Te Matapihi – Bulls Community Centre

Members — register now!
https://civilcontractors.co.nz/have-your-say-ccnz-2026-election--member-workshop--manawatuwhanganui-branch/10922-60ed3a65-2e3b-44a1-8210-644e1fc52441/

Be part of the conversation, your insights matter more than ever.

If you can’t attend, you can still contribute by emailing your thoughts to [email protected].

Let’s make sure the Manawatū‑Whanganui voice is heard.

Civil Contractors New Zealand is an incorporated society representing more than 800 businesses and o

17/02/2026

Are you one of Civil Contractors NZ - Manawatu-Whanganui Branch 's finest excavator operators? Come and battle it out to see if you are the best multi-skilled operator in the region!

Join us on Sunday, 8 March 2026 at 9.00am for an action-packed day at the National Driver Training Centre, 120 Kawakawa Road, Feilding.

Bring the whole family for a fun day out and watch the competition in full swing — skill, precision, and plenty of dirt-flinging excitement guaranteed!

👷‍♂️ Think you’ve got what it takes? - Download the Entry Form Here! https://civilcontractors.co.nz/filescust/Man-Whang%20Branch/Manawatu%20REOC%20Registration%20Form%202026.docx

Then select the Blue Book Now button at the top of the page.

💰 Entry Fee:
- $50 per member competitor
- $100 per non-member competitor

Your entry includes:
- Presentation of the $14,000 donation raised at the 2025 Annual Golf Fundraiser to MATES in Construction
- BBQ lunch
- Sponsor prizes and giveaways
- Inter-company competition
- Prize Giving at the end of the day

Competitor Requirements:
- Hard hat, steel-cap work boots, and hi-vis gear
- Minimum of 'T' endorsement on your licence

📝 Entries Close: Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - spaces limited to 16 Competitors.

🛠️ Important: Only CCNZ members may represent the Manawatū-Whanganui region at the National Excavator Operator Competition 19th - 21st March 2026.

If you or someone in your team is up for the challenge, register now!

For all enquiries, contact:
📞 Greg Lumsden – 027 431 9500 | [email protected]
📧 Lesley Lumsden - [email protected]

09/01/2026

🚧CCNZ Manawatū-Whanganui Branch – First Meeting of 2026🚧

Kick off the year with our first branch meeting and stay compliant, confident, and informed as we move into the new NZGTTM framework.

Hear from industry experts:
🔹 Betty Mitrova (Downer NZ) – insights into the new NZGTTM
🔹 Andrew Baker (Manawatū Traffic Solutions) – real-world council
perspectives
🔹 Arne Corrie-Johnston (CCNZ) – updates on CCNZ’s technical
programme

📅 Thursday 12 February 2026
🕠 5:30pm onwards
📍 Te Matapihi – Bulls Community Centre

👉 Members-only event (you must be a paid-up CCNZ member or
work for/with a CCNZ member)

🙏 Thanks to our sponsors:
Downer NZ and Manawatū Traffic Solutions for their support of this event.

👀 Don’t miss the details above — save your seat now!

RSVP via the members portal by Monday 9 February 2026 or email Lesley Lumsden 📧 [email protected] or Text Ph: 022 6918 215