About Lakes Landscaping and Civil Construction
We are a Rotorua-based contractor delivering commercial landscaping, civil works, and planting projects across Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
Working with councils, schools, developers, and community organisations, our team focuses on safe delivery, strong planning, and high-quality outcomes that last.
From early design support through to final planting and maintenance, Lakes provides a complete landscaping and civil solution backed by our Seed & Spade nursery.
Our Story
Lakes Landscaping & Civil Construction was founded in Rotorua to deliver high-quality landscaping and civil works with a strong focus on people, safety, and long-term partnerships.
Starting with a small crew and a commitment to doing things properly, Lakes has grown into a trusted contractor delivering projects for councils, schools, commercial developers, and community organisations across Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
Today, alongside our delivery teams, our Seed & Spade nursery supports plant supply and quality assurance, helping ensure successful outcomes on every project.
Our Values
People
Culture
Culture
We back our team, clients, and community. Strong relationships are at the heart of every Lakes project.
Culture
Culture
Culture
A family-first culture built on hard work, humour, and teamwork.
Pride
Whenua
Whenua
We take ownership of our work and deliver quality we can stand behind.
Whenua
Whenua
Whenua
We respect the whenua we work on and deliver sustainable, locally suited planting outcomes through Seed & Spade.
Our Team
Ben Dyson - Managing Director
Ben Dyson - Managing Director
Ben Dyson - Managing Director
Ben founded Lakes Consultancy in 2021 with a vision to deliver high-quality landscaping and civil works backed by strong relationships and a people-first culture.
His experience in estimating, project planning, and commercial delivery allows Lakes to price work accurately, manage risk effectively, and deliver projects with confidence from day one.
Alex Jones - Director
Ben Dyson - Managing Director
Ben Dyson - Managing Director
Alex leads Lakes’ culture and people development, supporting the team and strengthening client relationships behind the scenes.
Her calm, structured approach balances Ben’s energy and helps keep Lakes organised, focused, and supportive as we grow.
Onsite Leadership
Eru Mason - Junior Project Manager
Lauchlan King - Site Leader Waikato
Lauchlan King - Site Leader Waikato
Eru is our most experienced site leader and is stepping into junior project management responsibilities across larger projects. With strong planning skills and a calm, practical approach, Eru helps ensure Lakes projects run smoothly, stay on programme, and meet our quality standards.
Lauchlan King - Site Leader Waikato
Lauchlan King - Site Leader Waikato
Lauchlan King - Site Leader Waikato
Lauchlan is Lakes’ go-to plant operator, leading machine-based works across landscaping and civil projects. Known for precision and problem-solving on site, Lauchlan plays a key role in earthworks, preparation, and civil support across Rotorua and Waikato projects.
Joel McCracken - Site Leader Waikato
Joel McCracken - Site Leader Waikato
Joel McCracken - Site Leader Waikato
Joel leads Lakes’ maintenance team, delivering ongoing landscaping and site care across all of our projects. With a strong focus on reliability and quality presentation, Joel ensures clients receive consistent, professional service long after project completion.
Trent Coxhead - Site Leader Rotorua
Joel McCracken - Site Leader Waikato
Joel McCracken - Site Leader Waikato
Trent leads our Rotorua delivery team and brings a mechanical engineering background along with excellent leadership skills. He has delivered a wide range of playground, planting, and commercial landscaping projects, consistently producing high-quality outcomes and maintaining strong safety standards on site.
Our Capability
Lakes Landscaping & Civil Construction operates dedicated delivery teams across Rotorua and Waikato, supported by experienced site leadership, a growing fleet of plant and equipment, and our in-house nursery Seed & Spade.
We deliver playground construction, civil support works, planting, and commercial landscaping projects safely, efficiently, and on programme for councils, schools, and commercial clients.
• Delivery teams operating across Rotorua, Waikato & Bay of Plenty
• Fleet of diggers, skid steer loaders, trucks, and specialist landscaping equipment
• In-house nursery (Seed & Spade) ensuring reliable plant supply
• Site Safe-aligned health & safety systems
• Experienced site leadership and structured project delivery
• Proven track record with councils, schools, and commercial clients