Readers will recall news of Euro Auctions in Northern Ireland selling over 100 classic tractors with many historically important models from the 1940s, 50s and 60s in a one-day auction this past Easter. Most of the collection had been amassed by John Flynn over the past four decades, with many of the tractors having been…
In what will be a relief for contractors, the Court of Appeal has overturned the High Court decision, and held that payments made to contractors by financiers pursuant to a direct agreement are not voidable transactions recoverable by a liquidator. While some may see this as a return to the previous position there are a […]…
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Mainzeal was one of the largest construction companies in New Zealand when it was put into receivership in 2012, liquidation followed shortly afterwards. Fast-forward five years and the receivership stage process has just been completed with the Receivers retiring on 15 May 2017. The completion of the Receivership means that…
After months of delays the opening of the Waterview tunnels is finally in sight with Transport Minister Simon Bridges announcing it will open in early July and that there will be open days over the next two weekends. That follows the ribbon cutting on Sunday. Transport Minister Simon Bridges says Auckland’s Waterview Tunnel will open… via…
NZ Contractor magazine has a Facebook page with an engaged audience of followers. Today’s blog post is inspired by a couple of comments on the Facebook page. And a little nugget about our new admin resource. The comments were prompted by June’s magazine article- on the Mingha Bluff realignment project. This project has not only…
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) unveiled its latest concept machine – known as the EX2 – to industry specialists, policymakers, the media and academics at the Volvo Group Innovation Summit on Tuesday May 16th. The 100% electric compact excavator prototype delivers zero emissions, 10 times higher efficiency, 10 times lower noise levels and reduced total…
Hirepool has launched three short video clips aimed at helping refresh DIY types working in different settings. This particular clip is a refresher tool for contractors working with dry concrete. It’s a video checklist really, and assumes that viewers have basic working knowledge with tools. The narrator reminds viewers of what to ask about and what…
