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Lack of work a pressing issue despite Govt's claims of a 'turning point' for civil contracting sector

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¾ÅÒ»ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞtalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 25 Jul 2025, 9:26am
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Photo / NZ Herald

Lack of work a pressing issue despite Govt's claims of a 'turning point' for civil contracting sector

Author
¾ÅÒ»ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞtalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 25 Jul 2025, 9:26am

It’s a conflicting time for the civil contracting sector. 

The Government has been touting a ‘turning point’ for the industry at this week’s conference, promising $6 billion worth of infrastructure projects underway before Christmas. 

However, the latest industry survey results tell a different story, with 73% of respondents saying the lack of work is the most pressing issue. 

Civil Contractors NZ Chief Executive Allan Pollard told Mike Hosking the $6 billion in infrastructure work isn’t entirely civil work, and they need a lot more work to feed the industry. 

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