NZ Contractors Federation - Latest News [Page 2]
Quake-fix website - 1-stop shop for emergency work
Friday, 25 February 2011, 1:49 pm | NZ Contractors Federation
Cantabrians needing peace of mind around accessing competent and qualified local professionals to assess the immediate safety of their property can visit a one-stop website set up after the September quake. More >>
Contractors’ Federation Establishes Quake Call Centre
Thursday, 24 February 2011, 10:37 am | NZ Contractors Federation
The New Zealand Contractors’ Federation has established a call centre to help coordinate civil contractors who can assist with the relief operation in Christchurch. The Wellington-based centre will coordinate between organisations or individuals in Christchurch requiring ... More >>
Federation hails plans to reuse Waterview rock
Wednesday, 1 September 2010, 1:04 pm | NZ Contractors Federation
Moves to reuse earth and rock from the upcoming Waterview motorway tunnels project for coastal land reclamation have been welcomed by the New Zealand Contractors’ Federation. More >>
Contractors want clarity on partnership plans
Thursday, 12 August 2010, 10:32 am | NZ Contractors Federation
The New Zealand Contractors’ Federation wants clarity about the nature of the Government’s proposed private public partnership plans. More >>
Winners Of Greenstone Energy People Awards 2010
Tuesday, 10 August 2010, 1:52 pm | NZ Contractors Federation
Contract manager Ant Rickard and trainee drainlayer Steven Davies have been named winners of the prestigious Greenstone Energy People Awards 2010. The awards recognise outstanding achievements of individuals within the civil construction industry. More >>
Tauranga announcement a boost for construction
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 3:26 pm | NZ Contractors Federation
The decision to toll the Tauranga Eastern Link will provide a further boost for the civil construction industry, says New Zealand Contractors’ Federation Chief Executive Jeremy Sole. More >>
Record entries for construction awards
Friday, 2 July 2010, 1:45 pm | NZ Contractors Federation
A record number of entries have been received for the New Zealand Contractors’ Federation Hirepool Construction Awards. More >>
Contractors call for collaborative relationships
Friday, 4 June 2010, 10:05 am | NZ Contractors Federation
A sea change in the relationship between contractors and local councils is essential for the economic future of New Zealand, says Jeremy Sole, chief executive of the New Zealand Contractors’ Federation. More >>
KiwiRail Turnaround funding well timed
Tuesday, 18 May 2010, 3:40 pm | NZ Contractors Federation
The Government’s commitment to invest $250 million to support the KiwiRail Turnaround Plan is well thought out and well timed, says the New Zealand Contractors’ Federation. More >>
Top excavator operator successfully defends title
Monday, 22 March 2010, 12:18 pm | NZ Contractors Federation
Media Release – for immediate release 22 March 2010 Top excavator operator Brett successfully defends national title. More >>
Benefits of Puhoi to Wellsford road outweigh costs
Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 2:34 pm | NZ Contractors Federation
The Puhoi to Wellsford road will help unlock economic potential North of Auckland, says the New Zealand Contractors’ Federation. More >>
Safety strategy will improve road workers' safety
Thursday, 4 March 2010, 2:08 pm | NZ Contractors Federation
The Government’s 10 year road safety strategy will improve the safety of drivers and people working on the roads, says the New Zealand Contractors’ Federation. More >>
Contractors hail “clear and decisive” plan
Tuesday, 2 March 2010, 4:52 pm | NZ Contractors Federation
The New Zealand Contractors’ Federation has hailed the launch of the Government’s 20-year National Infrastructure plan as a vital step to grow the economy. More >>
Contractors herald Government commitment
Tuesday, 22 December 2009, 11:20 am | NZ Contractors Federation
The New Zealand Contractors’ Federation has welcomed confirmation of the final alignment of Auckland’s Western Ring Route and praised the Government’s commitment to lifting New Zealand’s productivity. NZCF Chief Executive Jeremy Sole said the ... More >>
Quarry operators used as council cash cows
Thursday, 15 October 2009, 10:19 am | NZ Contractors Federation
Local authorities are imposing punitive and unreasonable costs on quarry operators, the New Zealand Contractors’ Federation warned today. Waikato District Council (WDC) has demanded the owners of the locally-owned Porritt sand quarry at Tamahere ... More >>
Federation welcomes new Auckland Transport Agency
Wednesday, 26 August 2009, 9:34 am | NZ Contractors Federation
I thought the attached release, regarding the Contractors' Federation's response to the new Auckland Transport Agency announcement, might be of interest. More >>
NZ Contractors’Federation praises “visionary” DBH
Friday, 24 July 2009, 3:15 pm | NZ Contractors Federation
The New Zealand Contractors’ Federation has welcomed two taskforce reports released today by the Department of Building and Housing at a forum in Wellington. Federation Chief Executive Jeremy Sole said the taskforce recommendations were very pragmatic, ... More >>
Contractors hail Super Fund’s local support
Friday, 24 July 2009, 10:11 am | NZ Contractors Federation
News that the New Zealand Superannuation Fund will put up to $100million into a new infrastructure fund that aims to provide cash for Schools, social housing and prisons has been praised by the New Zealand Contractors’ Federation. NZCF Chief ... More >>
Infrastructure investment key to boosting economy
Wednesday, 15 July 2009, 2:47 pm | NZ Contractors Federation
Contractors’ Federation believes Government investment in infrastructure key to boosting economy The Government’s investment in infrastructure is key to boosting the New Zealand economy, said the Contractors’ Federation. “It’s great the ... More >>
NZCF hails North Shore infrastructure plan
Tuesday, 16 June 2009, 4:21 pm | NZ Contractors Federation
The New Zealand Contractors’ Federation has welcomed North Shore City Council’s “proactive” move to fund its infrastructure development. The council is seeking Auckland Transition Agency approval for the city’s biggest capital works programme. ... More >>