Diggs Ltd

22/03/2026

Wow, what a weekend!!! The Civil Contractors NZ CablePrice Excavator Operator Competitions sure do put on an amazing event! The two days of competing at the Nationals saw Diggs representing Nelson/Marlborough, bring home the coveted The Geoff Duff Memorial Trophy, which recognises the person achieving the best scores across the truck-loading challenges. The trophy, commemorates a former national excavator operator competition judge.
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23/12/2025

We’re wrapping up another big year of digging, building, and great projects, and it’s been an awesome one for Diggs Ltd.
Huge thanks to our clients past and present for backing our small local business — the machines are parked up and we’re ready for a well-earned break.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, a safe festive season, and a happy New Year 🎄🚜 We look forward to working with you again in 2026. We’ll be back on Wednesday 7 January 2026.

25/11/2025

Diggs smashed it 🏆
Turns out all those hours on the big toys really do pay off. Sharp skills and smooth moves! Next up Nationals at Field Days in March 2026

https://civilcontractors.co.nz/nelson-marlboroughs-top-excavator-operator-found/10912-03a7d217-c288-4e1c-9e8b-981352f7ffa4/

Congratulations 🎉🥳 again to Golden Bay’s Daniel Bruning from Diggs Ltd who earned the title of 🏅Nelson Marlborough’s top digger operator on Saturday after winning the Civil Contractors New Zealand CablePrice Nelson Marlborough Regional Excavator Operator Competition.

The event, held at Richmond Showgrounds as part of the Nelson A & P Show, saw 11 of the region's finest excavator operators demonstrate nerves of steel to tackle a unique set of challenges, including performing sport-themed tasks in their 13-tonne machines.

Bruning said he had been feeling confident of a strong finish after coming second in his debut competition outing last year.

“I felt pretty good, there were some new challenges but I wasn’t as nervous this time around.”

Thanks again to our sponsors CablePrice Hitachi Nelson Forktrucks Ltd Connexis Firstgas Hirepool Ltd Humes Pipeline Systems Attach2 Nelmac and Construction training & assessments Ltd

Read the full article in the link above ☝☝

17/11/2025

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31/07/2025

That time we put our work out there against the big boys and won!!

Nelson has had a tough time with major flooding over the past few weeks. Which is why we're doubly proud of the amazing work our CCNZ Nelson Marlborough members put in to construct and maintain the region.

And we are also massively proud of the exceptional infrastructure projects that enhance flood resilience and protect communities, and were among the standout winners at the Civil Contractors New Zealand Nelson Marlborough Contractor Awards on Friday night.

Congratulations to Taylors Contracting Co Ltd., Tasman Civil, Egypt Civil Construction, Downer NZ, Diggs Ltd, Simcox Construction, Fulton Hogan and Isaac Construction on their awards, and to all our Nelson Marlborough members for all their great work.

Read all about the awards at: https://civilcontractors.co.nz/floodresilient-infrastructure-among-the-winners-at-nelson-marlborough-awards/10912-e0077e1d-9410-43b2-872c-b95d6ed91583/

21/07/2025

🏆 We won! 🎉
We’re stoked to share that Diggs Ltd has won the Civil Contractors Nelson Marlborough 2025 Total Energies Projects Under $200k Award for our work on the Reilly Constructed Wetland – Stage Three!

It was a pleasant surprise to be recognised — especially as a small, family-run company going up against some of the big boys in the industry. A huge thanks to Blair Reed from TDC, Craig Allen from Freshwater Environmental, and Sebastien Den Doncker, our brilliant onsite ecologist, for being such great collaborators throughout the project.

We also want to thank the awesome landowners Tony and Kathy Reilly for their incredible support — even when it meant giving up valuable grazing land.

And of course, this wouldn’t have been possible without our amazing staff who gave it their all, every day. You’re the heart of Diggs Ltd and we’re so proud of what we achieved together.

Oh, and yes… we even swapped the gumboots and hi-viz for suits and dresses and made an appearance looking almost unrecognisable! 😄👗👷‍♂️

https://youtu.be/RlPJTcryiwE

18/01/2025

What an amazing time at the GB A&P Show! Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Diggs Ltd and Glenview Contracting stand.
We loved connecting with you and showing our machines. Until next time!

21/12/2024

Our team is taking a well-deserved break to enjoy the festive season and will be back to work on January 6th.
Thank you for your support throughout the year! Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! ✨
See you in 2025!

02/12/2024

Congrats to Lydia who took out the top spot at the recent Nelson Marlborough Excavator Competition - I might say Diggs is rather pleased he doesn’t have to go to the Nationals, 2nd place is alright 👍

Blenheim’s Lydia Hill overcame a bumper field of 17 expert excavator operators to win the Civil Contractors New Zealand CablePrice Nelson Marlborough Regional Excavator Operator Competition on Saturday.

The competition was held at the Richmond Park Showgrounds during the Nelson A&P show, attracting hundreds of eager spectators who came to see the region’s best operators rumble out in their 13-tonne excavators to test their skills on the competition course.

“We had a good number of competitors and the talent was exceptional – Lydia just scraped into top spot by the skin of her excavator bucket’s teeth,” said CCNZ Nelson Marlborough Branch Chair Luke Donaldson.

Check out the full article here: 👇
https://civilcontractors.co.nz/blenheim-woman-wins-rumble-in-richmond-to-claim-local-digger-operator-title/10912-e28b5cdf-7e2b-42d6-a635-2c24f3c1fa6c/

Check out photos from the competition day here: 👇
https://www.facebook.com/share/17qSynSnBn/

12/09/2024

Getting those topsoils jobs done before the rain ☀️ 🌧️

29/08/2024

You can find us you the back cover of the local phonebook 👌