News

Welcoming Megen McKay to the CORDE Board

September 30, 2026
CORDE

We’re pleased to welcome Megen McKay to the CORDE Board, bringing more than 25 years of experience across local government, resource management, mana whenua relationships and Crown–iwi partnerships.

CORDE is Taking the Lead in Autonomous Mowing

April 28, 2026
CORDE

CORDE is taking a major step forward in open space maintenance, becoming one of the first contractors in New Zealand to introduce commercial autonomous mowing technology into its operations.

CORDE Delivers Community Project for Local Preschool

March 25, 2026

The CORDE team has recently wrapped up a project a little different from the usual infrastructure works, delivering a new swing set for the tamariki at Blossoms Educare in Rolleston.

CORDE Proud to Support 2026 Selwyn Kids Triathlon

March 24, 2026

CORDE was proud to support the 2026 CORDE Selwyn Kids Triathlon, with more than 650 tamariki taking part in an incredible morning of fun, determination and community spirit this March.

Arnold Jensen Electrical joins the CORDE team

November 12, 2025

We’re pleased to announce that Arnold Jensen Electrical is joining the CORDE team. Arnold Jensen are respected electrical and lighting specialists with more than 70 years of experience in commercial, industrial, and major project delivery.

CORDE Showcases Capability at Water New Zealand Conference

October 6, 2025

CORDE was proud to exhibit at the 10th IWA-ASPIRE Water New Zealand Conference & Expo held at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre in September, connecting with industry leaders, partners and professionals from across New Zealand and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

CORDE Announces Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer

May 5, 2025

The Board of CORDE is delighted to announce the appointment of Mathew Havill as Chief Executive Officer.

Introducing the new CORDE City2Surf

November 22, 2024

We’re proud to announce that CORDE is the official naming sponsor for the 2025 City2Surf!

Ellesmere to Pines Pipeline Project Groundbreaking

July 11, 2024

The CORDE team recently gathered at Chamberlains Ford for an official groundbreaking and whenua opening ceremony for the Ellesmere to Pines Pipeline Project.

City to Sea Pathway – Phase One

June 18, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce that CORDE have been awarded the contract for Phase One of the City to Sea Pathway! This exciting Christchurch City Council project involves the construction of an 11-kilometre walking and cycling path that follows the course of the Ōtākaro Avon River from the city to New Brighton.

New Board Chair Murray Harrington

May 9, 2024
CORDE

Selwyn District Council Mayor Sam Broughton and David Wilson CEO of CORDE, are pleased to announce that Murray Harrington has been appointed as board chair effective Monday 1st July 2024. Murray succeeds Steve Grave who is retiring from the Board, after seven years in the role.

Te Ara Kākāriki Greenway Planting Day

October 17, 2023

With a stunning backdrop of snowcapped mountains and not a cloud in the sky, the CORDE team hopped over to Springfield for a planting day with Te Ara Kākāriki – Greenway Canterbury. We enjoyed a beautiful morning planting 700 beech forest seedlings to increase biodiversity in Waitaha Canterbury.

Keep New Zealand Beautiful CORDE City Clean Up

September 13, 2023

Keep NZ Beautiful Clean Up Week 2023 is on! With the success of the last years clean up effort in SALT District, CORDE are running our own event in Christchurch city!

Work in Construction

July 13, 2023
CORDE

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Appointment of CFO Murray Lapworth

July 12, 2023
CORDE

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Murray Lapworth to the newly created growth role of Chief Financial Officer for CORDE.

Official Rolleston Office Opening

July 4, 2023

Thanks to a tremendous period of growth for CORDE, we recently completed a building extension at our head office in Rolleston.

CCNZ New Zealand Construction Excellence NATIONAL AWARD WINNER

September 1, 2022

We are very honoured and proud to be the winners of the national Civil Contractors New Zealand Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards for Category 6: Maintenance & Management of Assets – for our work on the Waimakariri Road & Drainage Maintenance Contract.

CCNZ Canterbury Contractor of the Year SUPREME WINNER

April 11, 2022
CORDE

We are very honoured to be chosen as the Supreme Winner for CCNZ Canterbury Contractor of the Year. We are also excited to be named Environmental Award winner for the 2nd year in a row!