Appointment follows 14 months as Interim Chief Executive AUCKLAND – 14 August 2025 – The Board of Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Abbot as the organisation’s new Chief Executive, following his successful tenure as Interim Chief Executive since April 2024. Continue →

Nick Leggett is Infrastructure New Zealand’s new Chief Executive. Nick joins the infrastructure sector’s influential membership body at a time of great importance for the industry. Continue →

Ventia has appointed Damian Pedreschi to the role of Executive General Manager, New Zealand in support of its strategy to redefine service excellence and in recognition of significant market growth opportunities across the country. Continue →

Murray Robertson has been appointed as Downer New Zealand CEO, effective 1 December 2022 and will be responsible for the sustainable growth and continued success of Downer in New Zealand. Continue →

Civil Contractors New Zealand has elected the first female president in its 78-year history. Continue →

BRANZ Chair Nigel Smith announced today the appointment of Dr Erica Seville to the BRANZ Group Board of Directors. Continue →

Former KiwiRail Chief Executive Peter Reidy will return to the role to take the company forward after nearly four years as CEO at Fletcher Construction, KiwiRail Chairman David McLean says. Continue →

The Timber Design Centre has appointed Dr Robert Finch as its director. Continue →

I am pleased to announce that we have appointed Alan Pollard to replace Peter Silcock as Chief Executive of Civil Contractors New Zealand, says President Tony Pike Alan will start his new role in January next year, and comes to CCNZ following ten years as Chief Executive of Apples and Pears New Zealand, an industry group representing apple and pear growers and exporters. Continue →

The Building Intelligence Group has responded to market needs by appointing a specialist independent Engineer to Contract (ETC) role.   Continue →

BNZ General Manager of Institutional Banking Paul Blair will take over as Chief Executive of Infrastructure New Zealand following the Building Nations Symposium to be held in Rotorua on the 21-23 August, as announced today by Chair Andrew Stevens   “I’m very pleased to announce that Paul Blair, a former board member of Infrastructure NZ and BNZ executive, will move into the role. Continue →

Restrata, a global leader in security design consulting and emergency response solutions, has appointed Morgan Rees in the newly created role of Global Head of Monitoring and Response He will be responsible for evolving the business by introducing new products and expanding its service offering globally. Continue →

Palmerston North City Council (PNCC) has appointed David Warburton as Chair of the Project Steering Group for the Best Practicable Option (BPO) review of its Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade PNCC Chief Executive Heather Shotter said Dr Warburton’s extensive experience in infrastructure project development will be of tremendous benefit to the city. Continue →