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2011 Minister of Defence Award of Excellence: Higgins Contractors

06 December, 2011

2011 Minister of Defence Award of Excellence: Higgins Contractors
Higgins Contractors were awarded the Minister of Defence Award of Excellence - Category A on the 16 November.  Read more >
Manawatu Gorge slip - benching begins.

06 December, 2011

Manawatu Gorge slip - benching begins.
Removal of rock will occur from the top down cutting 'benches' into the cliff face.  Read more >
Higgins Concrete Porirua wins Supreme Award

24 November, 2011

Higgins Concrete Porirua wins Supreme Award
Higgins Concrete Porirua was awarded the prestigious NZ Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NZRMCA) Supreme Award in November 2011.  Read more >
Gorge access track complete

23 November, 2011

Gorge access track complete
Higgins Contractors have carved an access track through bush to the top of the Manawatu Gorge slip.  Read more >
Higgins Contractors team awarded

21 November, 2011

Higgins Contractors team awarded
Higgins Hawkes Bay has just won two awards at the 2011 NZ Contractors Federation Construction Awards.  Read more >
Going to the top - Manawatu Gorge slip

09 November, 2011

Going to the top - Manawatu Gorge slip
Higgins Contractors are currently working to establish a route to the top of the slip. Once this is established work can begin to remove debris from the slip - from the top down.  Read more >
Manawatu Gorge closed due to slips

03 October, 2011

Manawatu Gorge closed due to slips
Continuing slips and hillside instability means the road will remain closed until safe passage is assured.  Read more >
Maintenance Contract Wins

14 July, 2011

Maintenance Contract Wins
Higgins Contractors Bay of Plenty was recently successful in obtaining the 'Tauranga City' Maintenance Contract and Higgins Contractors Palmerston North successfully tendered for the 'Palmerston North City' and the 'Manawatu District' Maintenance Contracts.  Read more >
Manukau Harbour Crossing finishes ahead of schedule

01 November, 2010

Manukau Harbour Crossing finishes ahead of schedule
The Manukau Harbour Crossing project on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway is now complete, opening seven months ahead of schedule in August 2010.  Read more >