The hand-picked men and women who work for NZ Strong are known for their leading performance in the construction industry. Their can-do attitude and results-oriented approach enable us to deliver the best possible outcome for every project.
Award-Winning Projects
At NZ Strong, we are proud to contribute to projects that set new benchmarks for quality, innovation, and excellence across New Zealand’s construction industry. Our work has been recognised by leading industry bodies, reflecting the expertise, collaboration, and commitment our teams bring to every project.
This recognition is a testament to our people, our clients, and our project partners who continue to help deliver outstanding outcomes across commercial, industrial, infrastructure, aviation, residential, and tourism sectors.
Recent Awards and Industry Recognition
Air New Zealand Hangar 4 is one of New Zealand’s most significant aviation infrastructure projects and has been recognised nationally for its engineering excellence, innovation, and project delivery. The project received the Arthur Mead Award for projects over $10 million (Buildings and Property), as well as a Gold Award, National Category Winner, and Innovation Award at the New Zealand Commercial Project Awards in the Infrastructure category.
At the Building Institute Aotearoa People Awards 2026, Dylan Kane and Jimmy Corric earned Highly Commended honours in the BBD Projects Over $100 Million category for their outstanding teamwork and leadership on the Air New Zealand Hangar 4 project. This achievement reflects NZ Strong’s commitment to excellence and the expertise our team brings to some of New Zealand’s most complex and high-profile construction projects.
The Wattyl Warehouse & Dangerous Goods Store project was awarded a Gold Award at the New Zealand Commercial Project Awards in the Industrial category, alongside the Kāinga Ora Greenslade Development, which also received a Gold Award at the New Zealand Commercial Project Awards in the Winstone Wallboards Residential Projects category.
Our People Make the Difference
Behind every successful project is a talented and dedicated team. NZ Strong’s multidisciplinary workforce includes project managers, site managers, quantity surveyors, project engineers, project architects, BIM modellers, CAD designers, construction support specialists, and administration professionals. Together, they are led by Directors Chris Hunter, Lyndon Evans, and John Overton.
We are particularly proud of the exceptional women across our business who contribute their expertise in finance, design management, administration, quantity surveying, site management, and operations. Their leadership, knowledge, and commitment play a vital role in driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and delivering outstanding outcomes for our clients and projects.
Team Stats
Our average age is 41 years. 15% are women, 45% Kiwi by birth, 55% Kiwi by choice – Australian, British, Chinese, Filipino, French, Indian, Irish, Korean, Malaysian, Māori, NZ European, Samoan, Scottish, South African, Tongan, Tunisian, and Welsh.
We are a company overflowing with interesting facts. On the team, we have a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, someone who speaks 5 languages, and a former employee at Disneyland. We have swum across the equator and travelled to over 50 countries. We have a passion for reading, photography, and aviation. We have had some near-death experiences with one surviving being lifted 50m upside down in the air by a helicopter.
We are a very sporty bunch – participating in Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing, swimming, running, cycling, boating, football, skiing, and rugby. Between us, we have completed over 20 plus marathons and 2 Ironman’s.
We have represented our country in track cycling, BMX racing, and artistic gymnastics.
We are parents to 87 children and have 5 grandchildren. We have 24 dogs, 18 cats, 2 rabbits, 1 horse, and 1 chicken.