Lakes Landscaping & Civil Construction
Reliable commercial landscaping, civil works, and native planting across Rotorua, Waikato & Bay of Plenty.
Our Services
Delivering commercial landscaping and civil works across Rotorua, Waikato & Bay of Plenty.
- Commercial Landscaping Construction
- Civil Construction & Earthworks Support
- Native Planting & Ecological Support
- Playground & School Project Delivery
- Maintenance and Asset Care
Featured Projects
Boyes Park Playground - Rotorua Lakes Council
Commercial playground construction including surfacing, planting, and safety-compliant installation delivered on programme.
University of Waikato – Student Accommodation Landscaping
Soft landscaping and civil support delivered alongside accommodation development, including planting, edging, and finishing works.
Hauraki District Council - Playground Development
Hauraki District Council - Playground Development
Council playground installation including equipment placement, safety surfacing, and landscaping.
Why Clients Choose Lakes
Reliable delivery, strong safety systems, and a team trusted across Waikato & Bay of Plenty.
• 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
Equipment and Capability
Plant and Equipment
• 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.
Delivery Capability
• 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
Health and Safety
• Site Safe-aligned systems
• Site-specific safety plans and toolbox talks
• Hazardous substances managed to NZ regulations
• Strong incident reporting and improvement processes
The Team
Team & Delivery Structure
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.
Leadership
• 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.
Site Leadership
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.
Delivery Teams
• 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
Our Approach
• 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