Hello guys, long time forum member here.

I work for a large construction company in New Orleans LA, USA. Our company was approached by a large insurance company to look into rebuilding 3 large structures in Christchurch NZ. I am heading there with 6 others as part of an assessment team to determine if we can do the job.

I have some questions that I was hoping my fellow rotorheads could provide some help with...

Can anyone give me the names of a/some large general contractor(s) in NZ?

Can anyone help me find material suppliers in NZ (concrete, steel, masonry etc)?

Can anyone help me find equipment rental (Large, cranes, bulldozers etc)?

Can anyone tell me if my iphone (AT&T) will work there?

I need info on international drivers license, what is involved for me to drive a rental car there?

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Also just general things you think that might help to know about your country would be appreciated.


As someone who saw firsthand his hometown devastated by a natural disaster I understand what it means to have people help to put it back together, in New Orleans we recieved help from all over the world. I'm looking forward to returning the favor.

Thanks in advance.

 

hi there , i hope this helps

Large Machine rental
http://www.portergroup.co.nz/porter-hire/

iphone (AT&T)
http://www.iphonewzealand.co.nz/2010...it-work-in-nz/

Drivers License info
http://www.nzta.govt.nz/licence/resi...riving-nz.html

A side note (if you CHC during this time) to check-out
http://www.4androtary.co.nz/Show-Inf...and-hard-park/

thanks

 

Thank you very much!

 

thank you for helping NZ (Christchurch)

 

I was in Christchurch for the Feb 22nd quake and I am happy to help where i can, it really is so hard to comprehend how damaged the city is without seeing it first hand, so thank you for helping to put it back together, they need all the help they can get!

If you need security cameras or data cabling done then you just let me know


Can anyone give me the names of a/some large general contractor(s) in NZ?
if you are looking for labourers try:
http://www.drakeintl.com/nz/

if you are wanting names of well known commercial construction companies, let me know..

Can anyone help me find material suppliers in NZ (concrete, steel, masonry etc.
http://www.steelandtube.co.nz/page/home.aspx
concrete:
http://www.firth.co.nz/

Can anyone help me find equipment rental (Large, cranes, bulldozers etc)?
http://www.catrental.co.nz/home
Im not sure what the crane situation is down there but let me know if you get stuck, i will try to point you in the right direction....

Can anyone tell me if my iphone (AT&T) will work there?
again, Vodafone is prob your best bet and go prepay unless you will be here for 12 months or so then contract is by far your cheapest option..

 

great info , big thanks to all
keep all the christchurch contact information relevant and in this thread

thread sticky at the top

to the OP , take a large empty suitcase , nz is a land of opportunity when it comes to old school bits

 

Thanks again guys,

We may need that help. Actually we are looking to meet with a few contractors while we are there.

When I get exact traveling info I'll let you guys know. If anyone has any connections to any General contractors or sub contractors, I would appreciate the information.


Thanks

Kenny

 

I'm a sparky by trade and willing to fly down from wellington if you paying big $$ green backs in cash

 

+1

Zonblitz - I hope you enjoy your stay here in our little piece of paradise at the bottom of the world.

Don't forget to do some sightseeing if you get the chance. There are some mind blowing natural wonders down that way