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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.

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 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!

A New Chapter Ahead for CORDE

October 30, 2024

On behalf of the Board at CORDE, we want to acknowledge David Wilson and his decision to resign as CEO and outline the steps we are taking to ensure a smooth leadership transition over the coming months.

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

Join our United Team in Canterbury!

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
David Wilson

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
David Wilson

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
David Wilson

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!

We are now one team, united together as CORDE

February 1, 2022
David Wilson

We are excited to announce the launch of our new name and brand. It’s great to be united together under one name.

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CORDE is Taking the Lead in Autonomous Mowing

Arnold Jensen Electrical joins the CORDE team

CORDE Announces Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer

Introducing the new CORDE City2Surf

A New Chapter Ahead for CORDE

Ellesmere to Pines Pipeline Project Groundbreaking

City to Sea Pathway – Phase One

New Board Chair Murray Harrington

Te Ara Kākāriki Greenway Planting Day

Keep New Zealand Beautiful CORDE City Clean Up

Work in Construction

Appointment of CFO Murray Lapworth

Official Rolleston Office Opening

CCNZ New Zealand Construction Excellence NATIONAL AWARD WINNER

CCNZ Canterbury Contractor of the Year SUPREME WINNER

We are now one team, united together as CORDE

CORDE is Taking the Lead in Autonomous Mowing

Arnold Jensen Electrical joins the CORDE team

CORDE Announces Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer

Introducing the new CORDE City2Surf

A New Chapter Ahead for CORDE

Ellesmere to Pines Pipeline Project Groundbreaking

City to Sea Pathway – Phase One

New Board Chair Murray Harrington

Te Ara Kākāriki Greenway Planting Day

Keep New Zealand Beautiful CORDE City Clean Up

Work in Construction

Appointment of CFO Murray Lapworth

Official Rolleston Office Opening

CCNZ New Zealand Construction Excellence NATIONAL AWARD WINNER

CCNZ Canterbury Contractor of the Year SUPREME WINNER

We are now one team, united together as CORDE

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CORDE is Taking the Lead in Autonomous Mowing

Arnold Jensen Electrical joins the CORDE team

CORDE Announces Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer

Introducing the new CORDE City2Surf

A New Chapter Ahead for CORDE

Ellesmere to Pines Pipeline Project Groundbreaking

City to Sea Pathway – Phase One

New Board Chair Murray Harrington

Te Ara Kākāriki Greenway Planting Day

Keep New Zealand Beautiful CORDE City Clean Up

Work in Construction

Appointment of CFO Murray Lapworth

Official Rolleston Office Opening

CCNZ New Zealand Construction Excellence NATIONAL AWARD WINNER

CCNZ Canterbury Contractor of the Year SUPREME WINNER

We are now one team, united together as CORDE

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