Civil Contractors NZ - Manawatu-Whanganui Branch

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.

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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

08/01/2026

🚧 Young Contractors – Manawatū-Whanganui Launch Event 🚧

The CCNZ Manawatū-Whanganui Branch is excited to launch a Young Contractors networking group – created for young, ambitious contractors, apprentices, and business owners working in and around civil construction.

This inaugural meeting is all about you. We’ll be brainstorming what members want from the group – social events, training opportunities, networking, and more – so bring your ideas along.

If you’re 35 years old or under and part of the civil construction industry, don’t miss this chance to connect, share ideas, grow your network, and have a good time with others in the industry.

📅 When: Wednesday 18 February 2026 | 5.30pm
📍 Where: Navajo Steak House, 22 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North
💲 Cost: FREE for CCNZ members (members-only event)
⏰ RSVP by: Close of business, Friday 13 February 2026

👉 RSVP by emailing or texting:
Lesley Lumsden – Secretary, CCNZ Manawatū-Whanganui Branch
📧 [email protected]

📱 Ph: 022 6918 215

Interested in sponsoring this event?
📧 Please contact Lesley using the details above.

No matter your role – if you’re part of the industry, this event is for you!

19/12/2025

11/12/2025

Great to hear from our CE Alan Pollard on industry insights. Have a listen as Alan covers off the efforts CCNZ has put in to streamline work coming to market, what contractors might expect in the coming year, and how to adjust to changing commercial realities in 2026.

Check out the latest video column from CCNZ Chief Executive Alan Pollard! In the latest edition of Industry Insights, Alan covers off the efforts CCNZ has pu...

14/11/2025

Out cruising

14/11/2025

Come on down the suns out! Tongariro North Domain, Taupo.

06/11/2025

Don't miss the last branch meeting for 2025!

Link below to register to attend:

https://civilcontractors.co.nz/ccnz-manawatuwhanganui-branch-meeting--tuesday-25-november-2025/10922-ab80bbd4-926a-4a36-858c-4de90038a532/

We look forward to seeing you!