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Ingram retains Hawke's Bay excavator operator title
Construction

Ingram retains Hawke's Bay excavator operator title

His regional victory sends Marcus Ingram to the national finals after he beat eight other operators in Hastings.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Hanmer freedom camping spot to be restored
Insurance

Hanmer freedom camping spot to be restored

Flood damage has left the reserve closed for months, with repairs estimated at $35,000 and new toilets costing $148,000 before campers can return.

By David Hill • 2 min read • Yesterday
Boost for flood-prone Greymouth suburb
Climate change

Boost for flood-prone Greymouth suburb

Vegetation clearance has started as Cobden's floodbank is raised to better protect homes from a one-in-150-year flood, at a cost of $410,000.

By Vihan Dalal • 2 min read • Last week
Steve McHaffie wins Canterbury Westland excavator title
Health and Safety

Steve McHaffie wins Canterbury Westland excavator title

The Thompson Engineering drainlayer will now represent the region at the national finals after edging 15 experienced rivals and a novice field.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Hawke's Bay roading contractor layoffs as cyclone work ends
Disaster Recovery

Hawke's Bay roading contractor layoffs as cyclone work ends

As Cyclone Gabrielle recovery winds down, local contractors are trimming jobs and councils warn the region's civil work pipeline is shrinking.

By Linda Hall • 4 min read • This month
Construction begins on country's highest road bridge
Agricultural Technology

Construction begins on country's highest road bridge

Road users and freight operators should benefit from a safer, more reliable link, as the project is now forecast at $275-$325m after savings on tender pricing and design.

By Alexa Cook • 3 min read • This month
Rural Canterbury residents seek end to gravel haulage truck nightmare
Road Safety

Rural Canterbury residents seek end to gravel haulage truck nightmare

A permanent diversion is being explored after up to 220 trucks a day left Clarkville roads noisy, dusty and damaged.

By David Hill • 3 min read • This month
Hauraki budgets over $9 million for summer roadworks
Risk & Compliance

Hauraki budgets over $9 million for summer roadworks

Road users across Hauraki should expect delays as council funds 68 sites for resealing, drainage renewals and bridge repairs this summer.

By Jordan Smith • 3 min read • Last month
Futureproofing RNZ's infrastructure
Kordia

Futureproofing RNZ's infrastructure

Auckland's emergency AM radio coverage now rests on a single 110-metre mast, after RNZ replaced two ageing Henderson towers without disrupting service.

By Kordia • 4 min read • Last month
Ōmāhu stopbank upgrade begins after Cyclone Gabrielle
Disaster Recovery

Ōmāhu stopbank upgrade begins after Cyclone Gabrielle

Flood protection for Ōmāhu is being strengthened after Gabrielle exposed gaps in the defences, with work due to finish by Christmas.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Civil Engineering stories

Potain cranes build record-breaking Chongqing bridge
IT Infrastructure

Potain cranes build record-breaking Chongqing bridge

Work high above the Yangtze is pushing the Shituo crossing towards four engineering records as it nears an end-2026 opening.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
TBH adds three senior staff as Queensland projects grow
Data centers

TBH adds three senior staff as Queensland projects grow

Rising infrastructure work in Queensland has prompted the consultancy to expand its Brisbane team to more than 24 staff since 2021.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • This month
Balfour Beatty VINCI's HS2 Birmingham dive-under is in progress
Supply Chain

Balfour Beatty VINCI's HS2 Birmingham dive-under is in progress

The 400-metre structure on HS2's Delta Junction eases a key bottleneck north of Birmingham, with sensors tracking pressure during pours.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
Peri UK appoints Craig McDonnell as Engineering Director
Supply Chain

Peri UK appoints Craig McDonnell as Engineering Director

Early input on temporary works could help construction clients cut risk and improve productivity as the engineering veteran takes on the new role.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Robotaxis could reach Australia by 2028, but hurdles remain
Smart Cities

Robotaxis could reach Australia by 2028, but hurdles remain

Robotaxi service could be viable in Australia within 24 months if operators win approvals and prove the vehicles can handle local roads safely.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • This month
Preparation, coordination and inclusion key to billion-dollar Bruce Highway upgrades
Agricultural Technology

Preparation, coordination and inclusion key to billion-dollar Bruce Highway upgrades

Queensland's road network stands to gain from A$9 billion in works aimed at easing freight delays, crash risks and flood disruption.

By Mike Bishara • 8 min read • Last month
Aerial surveys urged for Australia's road slope risks
Disaster Recovery

Aerial surveys urged for Australia's road slope risks

Road authorities may be missing hidden hazards as heavier rain and extreme weather increase landslip risks on high-risk corridors across Australia.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month
Klarus launches energy & utilities practice with Haw
Data Analytics

Klarus launches energy & utilities practice with Haw

Utilities face mounting scrutiny and investment pressures, as Klarus brings in Stephen Haw to steer advice on technology, data and AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month