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.
Download the latest conference programme here.
Below are some of the fantastic events happening this year.
The Details
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!
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
Places are limited.
P&F Global Site Tour
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
