NZ Contractors' Federation - Latest News [Page 1]
Brian Hoffmann wins National Excavator Operator title
Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 1:53 pm | NZ Contractors' Federation
Brian Hoffmann is once again New Zealand’s top excavator operator after clinching his second winner’s trophy at his ninth attempt at the gruelling National Excavator Operator Competition. More >>
Contractors’ federation welcomes Supreme Court decision
Thursday, 31 October 2013, 11:02 am | NZ Contractors' Federation
The Supreme Court has granted leave for an appeal to be heard, which could have critical outcomes for businesses throughout New Zealand. More >>
Political predictions and economic vision
Friday, 2 August 2013, 11:20 am | NZ Contractors' Federation
Political analyst Colin James has tipped environment minister Amy Adams as a potential ‘dark horse’ successor to John Key, in a speech to the New Zealand Contractors’ Federation’s annual conference. More >>
Federation welcomes Vocational Pathways announcement
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 3:15 pm | NZ Contractors' Federation
The final Vocational Pathway publications, launched today, will boost opportunities for careers in the civil construction industry, says New Zealand Contractors’ Federation chief executive Jeremy Sole. More >>
New Kopu Bridge Earns Plaudits At Construction Awards
Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 5:14 pm | NZ Contractors' Federation
The completion of the new Kopu Bridge on one of the busiest roads for holiday traffic between Auckland and The Coromandel was acknowledged at the 68th New Zealand Contractors’ Federation annual conference. More >>
Christchurch winners take double honours at People Awards
Tuesday, 7 August 2012, 11:21 am | NZ Contractors' Federation
Outstanding young civil construction workers from Christchurch won double honours at the Z Energy People Awards 2012, organised by the New Zealand Contractors’ Federation. More >>
Contractors win NZCF/Hirepool Construction Awards
Monday, 6 August 2012, 3:20 pm | NZ Contractors' Federation
Two Fiordland schemes and the first completed project in the Government’s seven Roads of National Significance, feature among winners of the New Zealand Contractors’ Federation Hirepool Construction Awards 2012. More >>
Contractors may miss out on joint venture opportunities
Friday, 3 August 2012, 12:43 pm | NZ Contractors' Federation
Civil contractors may be missing out on legitimate collaborative joint venture opportunities due to being “overcautious” regarding the Commerce Act. Commerce Commission Chief Advisors Nicky Beechey and Barry Sutton told the annual conference of the New Zealand ... More >>
Outside contractors soon to be needed in Christchurch
Friday, 3 August 2012, 11:46 am | NZ Contractors' Federation
Civil construction workers from outside the Canterbury region will soon be needed as the Christchurch rebuild activity ramps up, the New Zealand Contractors’ Federation annual conference has been told. More >>
Contractors’ Fed says task force will benefit communities
Tuesday, 26 July 2011, 11:23 am | NZ Contractors' Federation
The Government’s Road Maintenance Sector Task Force will benefit communities countrywide, encouraging high quality, economically viable road maintenance and renewal, says New Zealand Contractors’ Federation Chief Executive Jeremy Sole. More >>
Waterview will provide major boost for Auckland
Tuesday, 5 July 2011, 4:26 pm | NZ Contractors' Federation
The green light for the Waterview Connection signals a major economic boost for Auckland, says the New Zealand Contractors’ Federation. More >>
Federation welcomes National Infrastructure Plan
Tuesday, 5 July 2011, 2:24 pm | NZ Contractors' Federation
The updated National Infrastructure Plan will help encourage foreign investment in New Zealand, says New Zealand Contractors’ Federation Chief Executive Jeremy Sole. More >>
Auckland contractors hailed for high standard of safety
Thursday, 23 June 2011, 2:53 pm | NZ Contractors' Federation
The Auckland branch of the New Zealand Contractors’ Federation has announced the winners of its environmental and safety awards 2011. More >>
Hirepool Construction Awards winners announced
Monday, 9 August 2010, 5:26 pm | NZ Contractors' Federation
From an urban sewer renewal to a multi-million dollar harbour link, winners of the Hirepool Construction Awards 2010 reflect the excellence of New Zealand’s civil construction industry. More >>
Contractors welcome Newmarket announcement
Thursday, 15 July 2010, 3:20 pm | NZ Contractors' Federation
The New Zealand Contractors’ Federation has hailed swift progress on the Newmarket Viaduct project as a testament to the success of the Government’s infrastructure funding initiatives. More >>
Call for close monitoring of implementation
Thursday, 27 August 2009, 3:50 pm | NZ Contractors' Federation
The New Zealand Contractors’ Federation has called for a close monitoring of implementation following the launch of the National Land Transport Programme. More >>
Govt’s “practical approach” to infrastructure
Tuesday, 17 March 2009, 11:23 am | NZ Contractors' Federation
The New Zealand Contractors’ Federation has congratulated the Government on its “practical and long-term approach to infrastructure initiatives”. More >>
Contractors backs calls for shovel ready projects
Wednesday, 18 February 2009, 12:55 pm | NZ Contractors' Federation
The New Zealand Contractors’ Federation has backed calls for the Government to ensure a supply of “shovel ready” projects for future infrastructure schemes. More >>
Govt’s infrastructure package timely and positive
Wednesday, 11 February 2009, 12:48 pm | NZ Contractors' Federation
The New Zealand Contractors’ Federation has congratulated the Government on its “timely and positive package” of infrastructure initiatives to stimulate the economy. More >>
Minister for Infrastructure appointment welcomed
Monday, 17 November 2008, 4:27 pm | NZ Contractors' Federation
The New Zealand Contractors’ Federation has welcomed the appointment of Hon Bill English as Minister for Infrastructure. More >>