Lakes Landscaping & Civil Construction
Reliable commercial landscaping, civil works, and native planting across Rotorua, Waikato & Bay of Plenty.
Reliable commercial landscaping, civil works, and native planting across Rotorua, Waikato & Bay of Plenty.


Commercial playground construction including surfacing, planting, and safety-compliant installation delivered on programme.

Soft landscaping and civil support delivered alongside accommodation development, including planting, edging, and finishing works.

Council playground installation including equipment placement, safety surfacing, and landscaping.
• Rotorua-based contractor operating 4+ years
• Delivery across Waikato & Bay of Plenty regions
• Fully insured for large civil & landscaping projects
• In-house nursery (Seed & Spade) ensuring plant supply certainty
• Site Safe-aligned health & safety systems
• Experienced site leadership team with structured programme delivery
• Proven track record with councils, schools, and commercial clients


• 3-tonne Komatsu excavator
• 4-tonne LiuGong excavator
• Skid steer loader
• Multiple Class 2 trucks
• Plate compactors and specialist landscaping tools
All equipment is owned, maintained, and operated by trained Lakes staff.
• Multi-team site leadership structure
• Proven delivery for councils, schools, and commercial clients
• Ability to travel across NZ for project work
• Strong supplier network across Waikato & Bay of Plenty
• In-house nursery (Seed & Spade) supporting plant supply
• Site Safe-aligned systems
• Site-specific safety plans and toolbox talks
• Hazardous substances managed to NZ regulations
• Strong incident reporting and improvement processes
Lakes Landscaping and Civil Construction operates with a structured leadership model to ensure every project is delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard.
• Managing Director / Estimating Manager – Ben Dyson
• Junior Project Manager – Eru Mason
Working closely with site leaders and clients to ensure programme delivery and quality outcomes.
Dedicated site leaders responsible for day-to-day delivery:
• Trent Coxhead
• Lauchlan King
• Joel McCracken
Each site leader manages crew performance, safety systems, and client communication on site.
• Skilled landscaping and civil construction crew
• Multi-team structure operating across Rotorua & Waikato
• Trained operators for excavators, skid steer, and trucks
• Supported by our in-house nursery Seed & Spade for plant supply
• Clear programme planning with the Project Manager
• Site Safe-aligned safety systems
• Regular toolbox meetings and reporting
• Client check-ins and project close-out reviews
Aligned with Lakes values: Safety • Culture • Respect • Quality
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