Programme

Full Programme

We've got an awesome conference programme coming up for this year's conference, looking to the past, present and future of civil construction in New Zealand and offering some classic Southern hospitality. 

Also - our Southland Experience programme means partners and supporters looking to enjoy the Deep South can come along too - check out the details.

Below are some of the fantastic events happening this year.

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The Details

Masterclasses

Masterclasses

Wednesday 14 August, 1pm - 5pm

4 x Technical Masterclasses 

Masterclass 1 - Tendering to win: New trends in government tenders and how to ace procurement
Masterclass 2 - Contract Management and administration (including 3910:2023)
Masterclass 3 - Infrastructure sustainability: What contractors need to know
Masterclass 4 - Waste minimisation, resource recovery and cleanfill changes


Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards Dinner

Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards Dinner

Friday 16 August, Bill Richardson Transport Musuem 7pm - midnight

The CCNZ Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards are a presitigious event that recognises NZ's top civil construction projects and maintenance initiatives from across the country (and the people and teams behind the work), with a grand history going back to 1978. This year's event will be a black-tie dinner at the Bill Richardson Transport Musuem.

Looking for inspiration? Check out our 2021 video on the crafting of the toki presented to the award winners, or the 2023 awards book.

Click to check out the video on the crafting of the toki
Z People and Connexis Civil Training and Development Awards

Z People and Connexis Civil Training and Development Awards

Friday 16 August

The Z People Awards will be presented in a plenary session, alongside the CCNZ Connexis Civil Training and Development Awards. Come and help celebrate the finalists.

11.00am - 12.00pm

Following the Awards will be Lunch sponsored by Z Energy 

CCNZ Southland Branch Welcome Function Sponsored by Marley

CCNZ Southland Branch Welcome Function Sponsored by Marley

Wednesday 14 August, ILT Stadium 5.30pm - 7pm

CCNZ Southland Branch and Marley will host a welcome function for conference goers in the exhibition area at ILT Stadium. 

Come along to meet contractors and suppliers from across the country, mix and mingle, and enjoy a drink and some nibbles on us.

Dinner by own arrangements.



Brian Perry Civil Themed Dinner - The 50's

Brian Perry Civil Themed Dinner - The 50's

Thursday 15 August, Motorcycle Mecca 7pm - midnight

Imagine a crazy, huge dress up party, with a great band and even better company. That's the Brian Perry Civil Themed Dinner!

This year's theme is 'The 1950's', so think Happy Days, Grease and get ready to Rock n Roll and come along for a great night out at Motorcycle Mecca

CCNZ Contractors Breakfast

CCNZ Contractors Breakfast

Friday 16 August, Exhibition Hall, 7:30am - 8:30am

Delegates and registered contractors come join us for the CCNZ Contractors breakfast 
Grab a hot coffee and enjoy the selection of cheese rolls, pies, and more!

See you there.



Southern Experience - Partners Programme

Southern Experience - Partners Programme

Thursday 15 and Friday 16 August

Significant others: sign up for our awesome Southern Experience tour to make the most of the awesome southern hospitality on offer, and take your civil contractor along for the ride to The Civil Contractors Conference 2024 in Southland!

P&F Global Site Tour  **FULL**

P&F Global Site Tour **FULL**

Wednesday 14 August 2pm - 5pm

P&F Global welcomes attendees to the 2024 CCNZ conference to come on a site tour of their Invercargill yard.  

Come and see one of the largest sites of HDPE pipe in Southland. You can see first-hand the resilience of their pipes as they drop them from great heights. See the future of civil pipe in their SN8 and SN16 pipe. A premium asset with world class abrasion resistance and independently certified to ASNZS5065. See how light the pipes are by physically getting amongst them. Pick them up, slot them together with a wide range of fittings, and walk through the large 2m pipes.  

Health and safety requirements mean spots are limited so register early. Each participant will also take away a treat to commemorate their visit.

Place your expression of interest when registering.