Rocks are visually appealing, natural and durable and are very low maintenance Rocks are a great feature to use for garden design and low retaining walls. The natural colours of rocks can add warm tones to your garden design or white stone can brighten up shady areas. However the weight of even a small rock is impressive so it is wise to give the job of the moving and placement to machinery!  We are happy to work with your design…

Make areas of your property accessible with a boardwalk or bridge. While a bridge is the obvious choice for crossing rivers, ravines and gullies, boardwalks are a great solution for pathways or trails with wet or rough ground, or shallow water. We can provide boardwalks and bridges that are well built, durable, safe and visually appealing. Feel free to contact us to discuss your requirements.

We can provide Gates and fencing for the following uses: Agricultural Equestrian Livestock Decking Property boundry Driveways Pool fencing We are experienced at working with the following materials; Timber Post and rail Post and wire Picket fencing Wrought Iron Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

We can do repairs and maintenance or build you a driveway from start to finish. Does your driveway look like a Mesopotamia Goat Track? Have you had the disheartening experience of pouring more gravel onto your driveway, just to see it washed down the hill during the next rain storm? The beautiful mountain and coastal environment of Whangarei Heads means that Manaia Excavators has gained a wealth of experience in tackling the issues of steep, long and weather beaten driveways.…

Foundations are not visible, but you soon know if they are not there! Building your house on rock is not always possible, so engineering and well chosen materials are needed to ensure a solid foundation for construction. All the essential preparation, knowledge and skill that go into a foundation are hidden when the house is built, but the results of all that effort are long lasting. We will work with the construction team to ensure your foundations are solid.

Divert rain to where it is wanted and keep it away from where it is not welcome. Rain – we need it and  farmers need it, but it can play havoc with your property, driveway or grazing if the drainage is poor. We have the machinery, materials and experience to provide great drainage solutions. Good drainage is essential for; Foundations Retaining walls Driveways Great lawns Successful planting Productive grazing Contact us for a discussion about your requirements and a free…

Manaia excavators have the machinery and expertise for professional demolition and site clearance. We have the health and safety certification for this specialised work and also essential experience of working with local councils, builders, and construction firms. We put a strong emphasis on reducing waste and recycling and have fill sites locally available. Contact us to discuss your requirements for your site clearance.

From landscape design to preventing major mudslides, retaining walls meet a variety of purposes. Retaining walls are in big demand in Whangarei Heads, due to coastal erosion, hillside house sites and walkways.  Manaia Excavators have successfully built many retaining walls in the area and have provided lasting and attractive solutions. Substantial retaining walls have to pay close attention to the laws of physics and there are many different tried and tested methods for keeping soil in its place. We can…