Ward Demolition Limited

30/03/2026

We’ve been rummaging through our archives recently and have found some really cool pieces. 🎥 This is one of our early pamphlets published around the year 2000 advertising our work throughout the 90’s. 📼 Awesome photos of our recycling yard at the time too. The next time someone questions our team’s experience we’re sending them a copy. Think it should do the trick. 😂

NOTE: Phone numbers and addresses have changed. Want to get in touch call 0800 WARD DEMO or email [email protected] ☎️

06/03/2026

Ward Demolition has been working hard on the unique demolition of 256 Queen St. 🚧

Wedged between two buildings in the heart of Auckland CBD, the 1884 building was originally the ASB headquarters. 🏦 However, is more recently recognized as the old Queen St Maccas. 🍔 As a Category 1 Historic Place, much of the historic elements must remain intact or be safely recovered for the rebuild. This includes both facades and three stories of original 1884 architecture, on the Queen St side. 🕰️

Typically, CBD projects have restricted access for truck and machinery, but with the Lorne Street façade and entire ASB building remaining, this project takes restricted access to a whole new level. All of the soft materials had to be downsized into wheely bins and hand loaded onto a four-wheeler truck. 🚛

The concrete and brick walls were removed with hand breakers and small machinery. 🧱These materials were too heavy and had to be stockpiled awaiting the opening of the Lorne St section, that allowed truck load out. As soon as we had room for the HX145cr, we were just able to fit 6 wheelers into site, for a much faster load out. 👏

The entire team has worked tirelessly on this project highlighting their vast range of skills. 🦺 Including Licensed and Qualified A/B class Asbestos removal, working at heights/ roof removal, hand tool use, concrete cutting, gas cutting and heavy machinery operation. ⛓ Ward Demolition management worked closely with the main contractor, Icon, to ensure all health and safety measures were implemented, noise, dust and vibrations were monitored and minimized, while maintaining the projects tight timeline.

04/03/2026

Only thing better than a new toy, is having it delivered on our Kenworth T909 Terra Cat

19/02/2026

Ward Demolition is a big fan of Red Bull New Zealand . 🪽 Not just their insanely talented athletes, but their drinks are the perfect smoko pick me up during a hard workday. 😮‍💨 So when they approached us with the idea to use our farm, machines and operators for their Redbull Rural Rumble project we were completely onboard. 😏

Being a longtime sponsor of Shane van Gisbergen (NASCAR) it was epic to set up the battle grounds for him to compete against fellow kiwis Liam Lawson (F1 driver) and Mad Mike Whiddett (Drift).

Our machines were busy working on site breaking things but one phone call to Porter Group CE and they had us sorted with 5 extra Hyundai’s to support our own HX145cr. Incredible effort by all involved in the project, the video turned out amazing! Check it out on Youtube title: F1 vs NASCAR vs Drifter | Ultimate Off-Road Challenge (link on our story)

31/12/2025

Class 5 Hook Bin Truck and Trailer Driver - Based in Meremere, Waikato. Ward Demolition is one of New Zealand’s leading Project Management demolition companie...

24/12/2025

🎄Ward Demolition – Holiday Operating Hours 🎄

Monday 22nd: 7:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 23rd: 7:00am – 12:00pm
Wednesday 24th: 7:00am – 12:00pm
Thursday 25th – Sunday 28th: CLOSED
Monday 29th: 7:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday 30th: 7:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday 31st: 7:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday 1st – Sunday 4th: CLOSED

‼️ Normal operating hours resume Monday 5th January: 7:00am – 5:00pm

23/12/2025

This year we set out to recognise and appreciate the immense loyalty of our team at Ward Demolition. ⛓️Together we have a combined 640 years of experience amongst our team of roughly 115 humans. ⚒️ Many of which surpassed 10, 15, 20 even 30 years at Ward.

Our teams extensive experience and loyalty is a huge point of pride to us, because it speaks to the character and morale of our company. 🖤 Thank you to our entire team for your hard work and dedication across our 38 years in the business. 2026 - Bring it on 💪

05/12/2025

🚧 We’re Hiring: Loader Driver 🚧

We’re looking for an experienced loader operator to join our team in our Onehunga Recycling Yard. If you’re after decent hours and consistent work get in touch! We’re looking for:

✅ Minimum 3 years’ experience driving a loader
✅ Ability to work in a fast paced environment
✅ Can work well in a team
✅ Based in NZ with Citizenship or Valid work Visa

If you’re hard working, reliable, and ready to get stuck in! — we want to hear from you!

📩 Apply now, send your CV and cover letter to: [email protected]

03/12/2025

SANTA HAS COME EARLY FOR WARD RECYCLING 🎅🎄

Earlier this week the Liebherr team delivered our new toy to our recycling yard in Onehunga. Ward equipment manager, Steve did extensive homework looking for a machine that reduced our fuel consumption in the yard. He worked out the Liebherr L 566 was the best fit for us. Reducing our fuel intake by an estimated 44,000-46,000 Litres a year, a huge improvement for our carbon footprint. 🌏

With this new machine and it’s easy and safe daily maintenance points we will have less hold ups in the yard due to machine breakdowns. Keeping our customers humming around Auckland. 🚛

Liebherrs’ team gave Jack our loader operator extensive training on the new machine to ensure he knew about all the bells and whistles. Once he got his head around it, it was straight to work. Now all she needs is a name… Any suggestions?

Liebherr Sales Manager Tabitha who worked on the deal sent us some Key facts about the L 566 if you’re interested:

• Fuel burn: around 12–13 L per operating hour under typical work conditions.
• Transmission / drive system: uses a hydrostatic travel drive and mechanical, giving smooth, continuously variable acceleration and efficient fuel use.
• Easy, safe servicing: daily maintenance points (hydraulic pumps, filters, main switch, etc.) and the cooling system are accessible by opening a single engine-compartment bonnet/hood — no need to climb up or reach awkward positions.
• The electrically operated rear opening bonnet is activated via button inside the cab. This design provides safe and easy access to the whole engine compartment
• Stability & balance: with the engine and major components at the rear and the cooling system organized behind the cab, the machine layout supports good stability and better balance under load.
• Intuitive (Intusi) cab design offering superior comfort and vision

03/12/2025

Full and Final Video of Murphys Law/ Ye Jolly Farmer Demolition 🚧
If you are one of the thousands of people who got a brick, roof tile, chunk of wood, door or window, send us through a photo of your Jolly Shrine 🖤

24/11/2025

We're featured in Business North Magazines November Edition with our work in Vanuatu, which was shortlisted for a World Demolition Award. Cool to see the Ward Brunet Collaboration get the recognition it deserves.

In the latest Business North, Deep Dive Division wins Māori Company of the Year; McMullen & Wing electric ferry for Auckland Transport completes trials; HEB Construction earns top honours for the Peacocke Bridge project; andWard Demolition supports Port Vila’s recovery after Vanuatu’s 7.3 magni...