NAMING RIGHTS SPONSOR: HYNDS
The 2025 Auckland CCNZ Hynds Construction Awards, the Supreme Award and the Woman in Contracting Award are proudly sponsored by Hynds Pipe Systems Limited. Hynds has a proud association with Civil Contractors New Zealand and has been associated with this awards programme since its inception. Hynds is the supply partner of choice for New Zealand’s civil construction industry, specialising in water and infrastructure-based solutions.
GOLD SPONSOR: STELLAR
Stellar is proud to sponsor 3 out of the 4 People Awards: Young Engineer of the Year, Apprentice of the Year, and Outstanding Individual of the Year. At Stellar, we put our customer needs above any other value. We’ve been providing recruitment services to the Australian and New Zealand market since 2006. We have built long-lasting relationships with clients and candidates built on trust. We are passionate about building careers and mentoring job seekers into finding their highest potential. As well as inspiring growth in businesses by providing exceptional talent acquisitions and management and market insights.
PRE FUNCTION SPONSOR: McCONNELL DOWELL
We're proud to be supporting the 2026 Auckland CCNZ Hynds Construction Awards, celebrating innovation and excellence in the construction industry.
For over 60 years customers have been coming to McConnell Dowell with complex projects that require innovative solutions. That's why we're known as the Creative Construction company.
Engineering-led, our expertise has grown steadily to span building, civil, electrical, fabrication, marine, mechanical, pipelines, rail, tunnel and underground construction.
With professional engineering and construction teams in Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands and Asia, our customers benefit from our combined local knowledge and international experience.
EXCELLENCE IN SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION AWARD
Sponsorship available. Contact Kimiora (aucklandevents@civilcontractors.co.nz) for more information.
EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD
Sponsorship available. Contact Kimiora (aucklandevents@civilcontractors.co.nz) for more information.
EXCELLENCE IN ONSITE/MANAGEMENT INNOVATION
Sponsorship available. Contact Kimiora (aucklandevents@civilcontractors.co.nz) for more information.
PROJECT AWARD CATEGORY A SPONSOR: ORIX
For 35 years, ORIX New Zealand has been delivering tailored vehicle leasing and finance solutions to kiwi businesses of all sizes.
Today they offer a broad range of innovative services that move businesses forward, including fleet leasing and management, sustainable vehicle expertise, and CapEx funding.
ORIX New Zealand is part of ORIX Group, a global financial services corporation, with diversified interests spanning asset leasing and commercial finance, to renewable energy and recycling.
PROJECT AWARD CATEGORY B SPONSOR: GEOSYNTHETIC PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL LTD
Geosynthetic Partners International are suppliers of niche solutions and products to the building construction industry and civil, geotechnical, and structural engineering communities.
PROJECT AWARD CATEGORY C SPONSOR: MARLEY
Marley have been manufacturing and supplying advanced plastic piping systems right here in New Zealand for over 60 years. With local manufacturing sites employing local people, the vast majority of the products they sell are proudly New Zealand made.
Whether it be helping to connect a new sub-division with water, power and wastewater systems or providing ducting systems for the nationwide fibre broadband roll-out, Marley solutions form an integral part of our built infrastructure.
Marley is committed to keeping New Zealand green, operating an on-site uPVC and PE recycling program to avoid waste going to landfill. They partner with other NZ PVC or PE manufacturers to recycle their production waste and by agreement can also accept product back from construction sites, either off-cuts or product at end of life.
PROJECT AWARD CATEGORY D SPONSOR: HIREPOOL
Hirepool has been New Zealand's leading equipment hire company for over 60 years with the most extensive range of equipment, the largest branch network covering the country, the biggest workshops to keep the gear in the best condition and our dedicated team of specialists who can develop solutions for all your hire needs. Our hire capability allows one stop fulfilment including power and lighting, access, pumps, compressors, earthmoving, compaction and vehicles.
PROJECT AWARD CATEGORY E SPONSOR: STEEL & TUBE
Backed by over 70 years of experience, Steel & Tube distributes and processes a range of products from nuts and bolts, to roofing and reinforcing through to the largest structural steel products nationwide. Steel & Tube has invested in innovation and technology, building one great team, unlocking better ways of working and providing a range of leading steel products and services to achieve our core purpose of making life easier for our customers. With a national network of branches and distribution centres, we are where-ever you need us.
MC Sponsor: FULTON HOGAN
Fulton Hogan’s Auckland Region is proud to support the recognition and celebration of civil contracting excellence in Tamaki Makaurau. Fulton Hogan delivers high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people in Australia and New Zealand, every day. Our 9,000 strong team works in every kind of weather, creating, connecting, and caring for communities. After 90 years in business, we believe resilient infrastructure will help tackle the challenges of a changing world, and we will continue to invest and innovate to play our part.
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR: HEB CONSTRUCTION
At HEB Construction, we’re all about people, places, and purpose. We build and maintain infrastructure, from nationally significant transport links to local parks, pathways, and facilities.
Infrastructure connects us all, and as part of the global VINCI Group, we bring world-class expertise to every project while staying true to our local roots. We’re proud to call Aotearoa home, and work alongside local communities, suppliers, and partners to create spaces for people to thrive.
We’re passionate, down-to-earth, and always ready to roll up our sleeves. We care about sustainability, safety, and doing the mahi the right way, for today and generations to come.
VEHICLE SPONSOR: PIPELINE & CIVIL
We specialise in finding innovative solutions to the most complex engineering problems. Our core values of safety, quality, honesty, care and success underpin everything we do and guide us to achieve the very best outcome for your project.
Our highly experienced team have a relentless passion for striving to be New Zealand’s leader in critical asset construction and renewal.
AFTER PARTY SPONSOR: IPLEX PIPELINES
Iplex has a long history of innovation in plastic building materials. Industrial Plastics Ltd (IPL) was founded by Otto Menzel in 1938 in Adelaide, South Australia. Menzel wanted a new trading name and his son suggested adding EX for extrusion at the end. IPLEX Plastics was born. Today our team at Iplex carry that tradition and are always looking for new innovations and better ways to serve our customers.
PHOTO AREA SPONSOR: UDC
UDC knows how to achieve the winning performance when it comes to Civil Construction finance. If it’s your first unit or 50th, a UDC Commercial Manager can talk through Asset Finance solutions to help keep your business moving forward.
UDC has been assisting New Zealand business for over 85 years and is New Zealand’s largest non bank lender.
