Allan Kendrick (centre front) Hawkins H&S Site Manager, led the challenge which raised $60,000 across McConnell Group companies for St John Christchurch.

Family Spirit Vital 

Quin Henderson, Hawkins Southern Region Manager, applauds the spirit of the Hawkins family and believes that it is this sense of family that will be a core element in the rebuild of Christchurch. He recognises that this spirit does not just extend across his own team and their families, but encompasses business partnerships, clients and the wider Hawkins and McConnell Group network well north and south of Canterbury.

The impact of the earthquakes has been relentless. For many it has been devastating with the loss of loved ones, destruction of homes and livelihoods. Most New Zealanders have been touched in some way but for those living in Christchurch there are daily hurdles, physical or emotional....and these will be ongoing.

The Hawkins Christchurch team was part of the immediate rescue effort following the devastation of the February 22nd aftershock. And many continue to be involved in dealing daily with the people of Christchurch whose homes have to be repaired or rebuilt. Part of their job is to keep others spirits up.

The sense of family, of being part of and contributing to the wider community is all-evident. From the daily lunch BBQs for Hawkins staff, business neighbours and friends that Hawkins provided for weeks on end; to holiday homes at Hamner Springs to give staff and their families well deserved breaks; to home - baked morning teas and basic supplies from Hawkins Auckland and McConnell Group; and the $60,000 raised by Allan Kendrick across all the McConnell Group companies for St John Christchurch.

   
   

So who is McConnell Group?

McConnell Group is made up of a group of complementary businesses - Hawkins Construction, Hawkins Infrastructure, McConnell Property, Steelpipe, Harker Underground Construction and Element NZ. As one of New Zealand's largest privately owned construction, property and infrastructure groups our passion is 'creating and building project based businesses.' More>>

Who leads McConnell Group?

The leadership of McConnell Group is made up of the combined leadership resource of Hawkins Construction, Hawkins Infrastructure, McConnell Property and Steelpipe. Chris Hunter, CEO Hawkins Construction; Peter Alexander, CEO Steelpipe and Commercial Manager McConnell Group; Nigel Richards, General Manager McConnell Property; Brian Fitzgerald, Executive General Manager Hawkins Infrastructure and David McConnell Managing Director McConnell Group; are part of the McConnell Group leadership team. They see value in being part of a group, sharing and learning from each other through the complementary 'project and service focused' nature of the businesses. John McConnell is Executive Director and Mike Wardle Chief Financial Officer.

What is the role of McConnell Group?

The role of McConnell Group is to support and strengthen the operating businesses, ensuring that targeted resources are put in place to support and strengthen the operating businesses.