Programme

PROGRAMME

This year's event will bring together the best of New Zealand's civil construction industry in the capital city, in a pivotal election year.

Learn from inspiring speakers, take part in workshop sessions, enjoy a field trip, and experience the best hospitality the Wellington region has to offer. The programme is currently under construction, but we are happy to confirm conference will once again be facilitated by event MC and award-winning reporter Jehan Casinader.

Full Programme coming soon.

Social Functions and activities

Site Visit

Site Visit

Wednesday 12 August - 1:00pm -4:00pm

To be confirmed

 CCNZ Welcome Function Sponsored by Teletrac Navman

CCNZ Welcome Function Sponsored by Teletrac Navman

Wednesday 12 August, 5:30pm – 7:30pm - Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre

Hosted by CCNZ Wellington Wairarapa branch

Experience Wellington Day

Experience Wellington Day

Thursday 13 August

Choose from two exciting tours in our capital city!

Tour options: Wellington Chocolate Tour or Wellington Parliament Tour.
Both are followed by Lunch at Coene’s Bar & Eatery.

Includes Conference social functions.
(Welcome Function, Themed Dinner & Awards Dinner)
Themed Party Sponsored by Brian Perry Civil

Themed Party Sponsored by Brian Perry Civil

Thursday 13 August, 7:00pm – 11:00pm - Te Papa venue: Wellington Foyer

Imagine turning one of your favourite paintings into a piece of wearable art or create your own art with a Civil inspired costume. Now you can do it!

For this year’s Brian Perry Civil sponsored themed party create and wear your own wearable masterpiece.

CCNZ Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards Dinner

CCNZ Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards Dinner

Friday 14 August, 7:00pm - 11:00pm - Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre

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 Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Looking for inspiration? Check out our 2021 video on the crafting of the toki presented to the award winners, or the 2025 awards book.