Exaro Contracting Ltd is a locally owned and operated contracting company, dedicated to delivering superior services in earthworks  and civil construction. We proudly serve Auckland and the wider North Island region, offering quality project management, plant and skilled labour.

Founded in 2014 as a ‘one-man’ contracting business, Exaro has grown significantly. We now host a substantial fleet of plant and vehicles, and a team of specialised staff working across the upper North Island on a wide range of projects. From the beginning, Exaro has been synonymous with quality, reliability and the cultivation of positive, honest relationships within the construction industry.

At Exaro, we pride ourselves on our family-oriented approach, taking personal care in every job we undertake. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our efforts to stay at the forefront of construction innovation, diligently delivering value to our clients with a personal touch. Our expertise in environmental controls and bulk earthworks, even in challenging conditions, showcases our adaptability and safety-first culture.

Specialists in Bulk Earthworks Operations

Committed to Excellence

Expertise in Environmental Controls

Reliable and Innovative

Safety-First Culture

Family Orientated

Our Story

Our founder, Nick Griffin, has been working in the construction industry from the age of 15. Machines and construction have always been a passion, and as soon as he was able, he left school and decided to start his career. His father, Keith Griffin, had owned and operated his own business in Africa (where the family are from). Nick had watched his father work as a civil engineer in Africa, and then in New Zealand and some years in American Samoa. He was always interested in the projects that his father had been doing and many hours were spent talking about their own experiences and love for the industry. After spending his own early career working in New Zealand, several years in Australia, as well as the Pacific Islands, Nick was ready to start something of his own. He purchased his very first machine, a CAT 314E at the age of 24 and started his journey. With mentorship from his father and an extensive amount of growth over the years, Exaro still holds strong to its family ties.

We sadly lost Keith to a short and sudden battle with cancer in 2023. Since then, we have strived to keep his legacy alive. Our values are largely based on what Keith has instilled, and we are very grateful to him for everything he taught us. We hope to make him proud.

 

 

 

Vision
Working towards a stronger and more sustainable Aotearoa.

Empowering people and communities through everything we do
Mission
To be Auckland’s preferred SME civil contractor by constantly delivering high-quality, timely and reliable services. We are committed to excellence, integrity and continuous improvement to meet the needs of our clients, employees and stakeholders.
Purpose
To enhance Aotearoa infrastructure through exceptional earthmoving and civil construction services, contributing to community growth and prosperity.
Values
Our core values represent how we operate as a business. They reflect our identity and drive our people and culture. Ultimately, they ensure we stay true to our Mission and Vision and remain committed to our purpose.

 

  • Respect – At Exaro Contracting, we show respect to everyone we encounter. We create a welcoming and positive environment for both immediate and extended families, celebrating every individual. We also respect our natural environment and communities, investing time and resources to ensure a sustainable future for all.

  • Integrity – Integrity is at the very core of Exaro. Being truthful, honest and trustworthy are our key drivers in adding significant value to the work we do and in the community we serve.

  • Innovation – Keeping ahead of the game means we can deliver superior services. We always strive to do things better, safer and more efficiently with as little impact on our environment as possible. Advancing our plant, equipment and people gives rise to improved problem solving and quality of services.     

  • Safety – Everything we do in the industry as well as in our community is done with the consideration of all things health and safety. We take a holistic approach and consider the wellbeing of our people to be a point of priority. We have a responsibility to ensure a safe and thriving ecosystem and to protect New Zealands native environment.  

Quick Fire Q & A

Who are you and what do you do?

We are a dynamic and passionate contractor, striving to deliver some of the best-in-quality civil construction services. You could say we are the diggers, movers and shakers when it comes to civils, earthworks and delivering value to our clients.

The word ‘Exaro’ is Latin for ‘to dig up’. Safe to say this definition sums up what we mainly do, adding to it some finesse and lashings of enthusiasm.

Where did you come from?

Exaro Contracting Ltd is a New Zealand business that has been simmering away in the background of the civil construction space for the past 10 years. We have been (not-so) quietly working our way through several impressive projects around Auckland, establishing ourselves as a trusted and reliable contractor.

So where would you sit within the construction scope of services?

We’d say we are a one-stop-shop for civil construction. We may not be the biggest, but we can tackle any job. If needed, we enlist the help of our reliable and trusted partners within the industry.Have a look at some of our services.

 

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