McKenzie & Parma

What McKenzie & Parma does

McKenzie & Parma is a privately held civil construction contractor founded in 1993 by Ian McKenzie and Parma Pandaram, headquartered in Takanini, Auckland, New Zealand. The firm delivers drainage, roading, site works, structures, utilities, and earthworks services across the greater Auckland region, with some activity extending into Waikato. It operates both as main contractor and subcontractor on projects ranging from small drainage upgrades (approximately $1.0 million) to large multi-stage residential subdivisions (up to $28.6 million), and employs 110+ staff.

The company's service portfolio spans five categories: subdivisions (residential, industrial, retirement village), commercial civil works (building platforms, foundations, retaining walls, car parks), earthworks (bulk excavation, cut and fill, ground stabilization including peat and soft soils), drainage (stormwater and sewer installation, where it is positioned as one of Auckland's largest self-performing drainage firms), and specialised infrastructure (watermains, bridges, rail, and airport works). Notable technical capability includes GPS-guided excavators for precision trimming and demonstrated delivery in challenging conditions such as peat soils, contaminated landfills, and 24-hour block-of-line rail closures.

Revenue is generated through one-time project contracts awarded via competitive tender, direct negotiation, or joint venture. Pricing is contract-specific with multi-year cadences typical for major subdivisions. Customer segments are weighted toward local government (Auckland Council, Waikato District Council, KiwiRail, Ministry of Education) and large private developers and contractors (Goodman Nominees, Pokeno Developments, Haydn & Rollett). Haydn & Rollett has held a stake in the company since 2008 and is also a repeat client, creating a concentrated dual relationship. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015, and 45001:2018 certifications, supporting qualification for major public and corporate tenders.

Name

McKenzie & Parma

Legal name

McKenzie and Parma, Ltd.

Website

https://mckenzieparma.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

McKenzie & Parma is a privately held Auckland-based civil construction contractor, founded in 1993, delivering drainage, earthworks, roading, and subdivision infrastructure services to councils, developers, and construction companies across the Auckland and Waikato regions of New Zealand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Construction Services

NAICS

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237), Utility System Construction (2371), Site Preparation Contractors (238910)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAFAKAE

Rock Excavation, Blasting & Quarry-Assist Works

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Earthworks, Site Preparation & Demolition

SECONDARYIMAFAGAF

Stormwater & Drainage Infrastructure Construction (Sewer, Detention, Outfalls)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Construction

SECONDARYIMAFAKAD

Trenching & Utility Excavation

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Earthworks, Site Preparation & Demolition

Keywords

• Civil construction services
• Earthworks and drainage
• Residential subdivisions
• Infrastructure construction
• Site works utilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Construction Contracts: The company generates revenue through civil construction contracts, operating both as main contractor and subcontractor on projects ranging from small developments to major residential subdivisions and commercial projects.
2. Project-Based Civil Works: Revenue is earned through one-time project engagements with varying contract values from $1.0 million to $28.6 million, serving as primary contractor on civil construction projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

McKenzie & Parma provides civil construction services in the greater Auckland region, acting as main contractor or subcontractor on projects involving drainage, roading, site works, structures, utilities, and earthworks for residential subdivisions, commercial developments, and public infrastructure. The company delivers end-to-end civil works from initial earthworks through to finished infrastructure, with specialized expertise in challenging conditions including peat soils, contaminated sites, and congested urban environments.

Product overview

McKenzie & Parma is a civil construction company established in 1993, providing a comprehensive portfolio of construction services to the greater Auckland region. The company operates across four core service categories: Subdivisions (residential, industrial, and retirement village developments), Commercial Civil Works (building platforms, foundations, retaining walls, car parks), Earthworks (bulk excavation, cut/fill, ground stabilization), and Drainage (stormwater and sewer installation). Additionally, the company undertakes specialized Infrastructure Projects including watermains, bridges, retaining walls, and rail work. The company employs over 110 staff and serves councils, developers, builders, and corporate clients, frequently acting as Head Contractor on large stormwater and sewer projects. Projects range from small-scale drainage upgrades to major multi-stage residential subdivisions exceeding $28 million, demonstrating the company's capability to handle projects of varying scale and complexity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Subdivisions Civil construction services for residential, industrial, and retirement village subdivisions, ranging from small 15-lot developments to major residential developments with hundreds of lots, including all necessary infrastructure.
• Commercial Civil Works Building platform preparation, footing and foundation excavation, retaining walls, footpaths, fencing, drainage, car parks, and loading yards for commercial developments.
• Earthworks Large-scale earthmoving services including bulk excavation, cut and fill operations, ground stabilization, and management of challenging terrain conditions including peat and soft soils.
• Drainage Stormwater and sewer installation services, including large-diameter pipelines, box culverts, and treatment systems; one of the largest self-performing drainage companies in Auckland.
• Infrastructure Projects Specialized infrastructure projects including watermains, bridges, retaining walls, rail work, and airport-related construction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully completed excavation of 13,000m3 of reclaimed land with asbestos-containing material ahead of programme
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Isaac Construction: Christchurch-based civil contractor delivering subdivisions, drainage, utilities, and infrastructure projects across NZ; comparable mid-sized private civil business model with similar service mix to M&P.
• CLL Services: Auckland-based civil contractor offering drainage, earthworks, and infrastructure services — directly comparable in geographic focus and core civil capabilities.
• Schick Civil Construction: Barfoot & Thompson-owned Auckland civil contractor offering subdivisions, earthworks, drainage, and roading — directly overlaps McKenzie & Parma's core services and Auckland geographic footprint.
• Hick Bros Civil Construction: NZ-wide civil contractor specializing in earthworks, drainage, subdivisions, and infrastructure — closely comparable service portfolio and project scale to McKenzie & Parma.
• Dempsey Wood Civil: Auckland-based civil construction contractor offering subdivisions, earthworks, drainage, and roading — direct regional competitor to McKenzie & Parma in the same metro market.
• United Civil Construction: NZ civil contractor delivering earthworks, drainage, utilities, and subdivision infrastructure; comparable project type and scale to M&P's portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Downer Group: ASX-listed major infrastructure services provider with significant NZ civil construction footprint including roads, utilities, and rail — broad incumbent that competes with M&P on larger tenders.
• Fulton Hogan: Large Australasian civil contractor active across roading, drainage, and infrastructure in NZ; overlaps with M&P on subdivisions and drainage work but operates at much larger national scale and broader scope.
• HEB Construction: Major NZ civil and infrastructure contractor delivering transport, water, and land development projects across the country; competes for larger-scale council and developer work in the Auckland/NZ market.
• Brian Perry Civil: Fletcher Building-owned NZ civil contractor delivering water, energy, and land development infrastructure; broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities in drainage and subdivisions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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