Finalists named for NZ’s peak infrastructure construction awards

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The finalists for the 2025 Civil Contractors New Zealand Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards have been announced.

Awards will be presented on the big stage during the Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards Dinner at Mercury Baypark in Tauranga on Friday 25 July as part of CCNZ National Conference.

The entries are documented in a special book documenting the work New Zealand’s civil infrastructure construction contractors have put in to deliver great outcomes for their communities in the form of new roads, water systems, wharves, airport runways and more.

CCNZ Chief Executive Alan Pollard congratulated the finalists on their outstanding achievements in constructing and maintaining the country’s vital infrastructure.

“All this year’s finalists and their local communities should be proud of the amazing infrastructure their hard work has created. Their efforts have made a huge difference, ensuring transport networks, ports and airports are open for business, properties are protected, assets are maintained and communities have access to power and clean water.”

Tickets for the awards dinner are available at The Civil Contractors Conference website. First awarded in 1978, the CCNZ Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards represent the pinnacle achievements of New Zealand’s civil infrastructure construction industry. Winners are awarded with carved Toki for their work each year.

Expert judges tour projects nominated for the awards each year to assess their performance, as well as reviewing comprehensive information provided by entrants. This year, 37 exceptional finalists have been announced from 63 outstanding entries.

Here are the 37 finalists for the 2025 Civil Contractors New Zealand Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards, across six categories. Awards will be presented on Friday, 25 July 2025, during the CCNZ National Conference at Mercury Baypark in Tauranga (civilcontractors.co.nz).

Category 1 – Projects up to NZD 2 million

  • Bridge It NZ – Tukemokihi Station 50m Bridge
  • Cassidy Construction – Upper Nihotupu Headworks
  • Fulton Hogan – Masterton District Council cyclone road repairs
  • Geovert – Lennel Road slope stabilisation
  • HEB Construction – Bridge 57 pier wash‑out
  • Pipeline & Civil – Auckland Harbour Bridge 90° bend pipe replacement

Category 2 – Projects between NZD 2 million and 5 million

  • Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure – Fish Passage Pumps
  • Churchill – East Pumpstation Construction
  • Brian Perry Civil – Te Ara Tupua Reef precast supply & install
  • Geovert – Brynderwyns slope stabilisation/resilience
  • Isaac Construction – Aldwins–Ensors–Ferry Intersection upgrade
  • McConnell Dowell – Waikōuaiti Water Treatment Plant intake upgrade
  • Utilities Infrastructure NZ – Scruttons Road pipeline

Category 3 – Projects between NZD 5 million and 20 million

  • Brian Perry Civil – Project Burgundy
  • Brian Perry Civil – Matiu Somes Island Wharf replacement
  • CB Civil & Drainage – Kahika Rising Main & Diversions
  • G.P. Friel – Taranaki Street wastewater rising main upgrade
  • HEB Construction – Wynyard Crossing bridge coating remediation
  • HEB Construction – Westport wharf repair
  • MAP Projects – Brenwe Hydro Power Project (Vanuatu)
  • MAP Projects – Morey Street flood detention dams & wetlands
  • McConnell Dowell – Greville Road stormwater upgrade

Category 4 – Projects between NZD 20 million and 100 million

  • Brian Perry Civil – Peacocke strategic wastewater transfer station
  • Brian Perry Civil – Kaitoke Flume Pipe Bridge replacement
  • Brian Perry Civil – Whenuapai Air Base hardstand & taxiway replacement
  • Downer – Wellington Railway Station re‑signalling project
  • Fulton Hogan – Te Marua Water Treatment Plant optimisation
  • HEB Construction – Waltham Mechanical Hub
  • HEB Construction – Ōpōtiki Harbour development
  • McConnell Dowell – Ports of Auckland outfall upgrade

Category 5 – Projects over NZD 100 million

  • Fulton Hogan & Taylors Contracting JV – Waimea Community Dam
  • HEB Construction – Peacocke Waikato River Bridge & Strategic Services
  • McConnell Dowell Constructors – Warkworth to Snells (W2S) transfer pipeline & pump station
  • Te Ahu a Turanga Alliance – Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatū Tararua Highway

Category 6 – Maintenance & Management of Assets

  • Downer – Connect Hamilton Collaborative Corridor Agreement
  • Downer NZ – North Canterbury Network Outcomes Contract
  • Fulton Hogan – Hastings District Council Three Waters maintenance contract
  • ASM Alliance – Auckland System Management

What Happens Next

All finalists will be assessed on their project delivery, innovation, community impact, safety, and sustainability, with winners to receive the coveted Carved Toki at the Gala Dinner on 25 July (civilcontractors.co.nz).

Source: Civil Contractors New Zealand

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