Family values – Proven performance

A bit
about
us

We are a company of quality operators, smart management and well resourced plant

We are in the business of shifting earth and have done so for over 40 years. We started in northern Hawke’s Bay undertaking general earthworks and extensive forestry roading. In those days, cabs were a luxury and operators often camped on site. We developed our forestry roading expertise with a focus on continual improvement, innovation and efficiency.

About 20 years ago, we moved part of the operation into Napier and brought our reliability and solution based approach to civil construction.

Then in 2020 we were bought by Goodman Contractors, which has the same family business style like our own. A good fit. Goodmans have been shifting dirt since 1963 when Richard Goodman and his brother Tony started the business. Now Goodmans is owned by Ricks children Stan, Lance, Vaughan and Marianne.

Since then, we have continued to develop and incorporate new methods to ensure high performance and quality results. We are the industry leader for bulk earthworks in Hawke’s Bay.

We are very experienced in undertaking bulk earthwork civil construction, including:

Project management
Well-resourced to undertake works as Head Contractor as well as Sub Contractor
Proven track record

We are focused on continual improvement and efficiencies and our use of technology includes:

A wide range of plant and equipment with various custom attachments and specifically designed buckets and blades
First 3D excavators in Hawkes Bay, with ever expanding capabilities
Custom built database providing efficiencies in administration of projects

People

The strength of Gair Contracting is our amazing staff. Our operators are experienced, technically excellent and reliably efficient. We have a broad skill and knowledge base allowing us to provide solutions to varied problems and innovate to create efficiencies.

We have a good mix of veteran proficiency and youthful enthusiasm. Due to the varied nature of the work we undertake, from building pads in the bush with excavators and dozers to building dams and state highways with motor scrapers and dump trucks, our staff have a broad range of experience to call upon.

We enjoy the camaraderie that exists and learning off each other to get better and develop our skills.

Meet
our
team

Euan Jones

Operations/Branch Manager

Euan has moved to the sunny Hawkes Bay from our Goodmans Waikanae branch. Euan comes with many years of experience in civil construction, so he brings his knowledge and expertise on all civil earthworks.

Ed Goody

Project Manager

Ed Goody has joined the Gair team as our Project Manager.

Pearl Jury

Civil Operations Manager

Pearl has an extensive background in operating a variety of earthmoving machines. Using that expertise, Pearl has been our number one civil project manager for the last 10 years. She has managed a range of civil projects from irrigation dams and sub divisions to stop banks, state highways and construction of wind farms.

Pearl is an exceptional leader who uses a detail orientated, progressive and collaborative approach to enhance the outcome of every project she is involved with.

Terry Ross

(Pnut) – Forestry Operations Manager

Terry started with us over 30 years ago and during that time has worked exclusively in road construction in Hawkes Bay forests. He has an extensive knowledge of methodologies, soil types and terrain which enable us to provide cost effective solutions. He works with our clients to plan road lines, liaising with forestry planners, engineering staff and harvesting crews to achieve the best outcome.

Like all our operators, Terry has Forestry Unit Standards and extensive safety culture training. He also has a critical training role in technique and performance of operators, rural fire training and team leadership. Terry is a huge asset to any forestry operation.

Brett Kelly

Workshop Supervisor

Brett is our new Workshop Supervisor. He comes from our Goodmans Waikanae workshop. He keeps our workshop humming.