Connell Contractors Ltd

17/08/2026

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Now that the project has been completed and the site has been livened, we’re excited to share some awesome footage from a few weeks ago at Ruataniwha Substation as the new transformer made its way to its eventual home.

For clients Centralines these crucial upgrades now provide power for more than 9,000 homes in the area, improving long-term resilience for the growing community in Hawke’s Bay.

12/08/2026

We’re very excited as we await the finalist results at the Civil Contractors New Zealand Hirepool Excellence Awards, held later this week in Wellington!

Connell is proud to be a finalist in the project category - $2M to $5M, for our work supporting the Kawerau Substation upgrades.

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Civil contactor Connell has been named finalist in the Civil Contractors New Zealand Hirepool - Waikato award for work on a recent project.

06/08/2026

As civil contractors, we know our work on essential energy and infrastructure projects often disturbs land and environments.

We want to find ways to replenish and revitalise the places we work in, which is why we are very pleased to grow our support of Trees for Survival in 2026/27! Connell is partnering with even more schools this year, helping teach students and youth the importance of replenishing and revitalising our local environment. 🌱

Our first planting day of the year involved students from Kaipara College Helensville, helping to plant native trees and shrubbery along farmland and gullies north of Kumeū.

19/07/2026

Supporting local charities in the areas we work in is an important part of giving back to our community. It’s a way for us to help grow resilience, particularly in isolated communities, and make sure our work is just one aspect of improving the lives of locals. 💛🧡

That’s why we’re equal parts proud and stoked to support Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust in 2026/27! Joining on as a corporate sponsor will help ensure Taranaki has access to lifesaving care when it’s needed, as well as support an excellent local charity.

05/07/2026

An incredible moment at the Civil Contractors New Zealand Waikato Branch awards last Friday night as Connell Contract Manager Lana takes home Engineer of the Year!

We couldn’t think of anyone more deserving – we’re all so proud of Lana and her achievements in her career so far! 🧡

02/07/2026

Finalists at the Civil Contractors New Zealand – Waikato awards!

We’re deeply proud of Lana, who enters tomorrow’s regional awards night as a well-deserved finalist for Engineer of the Year.

As well as Lana’s incredible achievements, we’re excited to be finalists in Category 2 (projects between $2 million and $5 million).

Stay tuned to see the results next week!

30/06/2026

Back at Wairau, where we're installing some of the largest precast panels we’ve ever seen!

Weighing in at 18.5 tonnes each and standing tall at 10.5 metres high, they’re certainly big units.

28/06/2026

Our Auckland team are currently hard at work building a new switchroom and transformer enclosure for clients Vector Limited in Glen Eden.

With works beginning in early February and slated for completion by August, the team are enjoying the chance to work on Auckland’s bustling urban streets.

Contracts Manager Francios said what made the project particularly exciting was the landscape the team were working on.

“The site, which is located a little further up the hill than the Waikumete Stream, is basically on a 45 degree angle. We had to build up the platform with over two thousand cubic metres of hardfill to level the site for works.”

The team are enjoying the challenge so far, and are excited to help Vector continue to provide energy security to Glen Eden and the wider Auckland area.

26/06/2026

A blisteringly cold start to the day for the Connell team working on the Te Rahui Solar Farm in Rangitāiki near Taupo. ❄️

Reports from the team said it reached as low as -4C — so a big thermos of coffee required! ☕