NewsAurecon wins ACE New Zealand’s 2026 ACE of Large Business Award

Aurecon Managing Director – New Zealand, Dan Martin, said the award reflects the collective contribution of Aurecon’s people and their commitment to making a difference.

“This is fantastic recognition of our people, our mahi and the collective impact we are making across our industry and for our clients.

“It highlights the many things that make Aurecon distinctive, including The Aurecon Way, optimism as a strategic choice, Q-Factor, Design Academy and the excellent work we do in partnership with our clients. This recognition is something we should all be extremely proud of,” Martin added.

In addition to its Design Academy and Q-Factor quality assurance program, Aurecon’s approach to building professional capability and technical excellence is reflected in its 79 technical communities, which encourage knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and innovation across the business.

The company’s commitment to elevating the profession also extends beyond its own operations and ACE New Zealand recognised Aurecon’s willingness to share learnings and good practice with the wider sector.

“What distinguished this year's winning entry was the way it used its scale not simply to grow its business, but to create opportunities for others. The judges were particularly impressed by its commitment to capability building, inclusion, professional leadership and its contribution to a stronger consulting profession,” said ACE New Zealand award judges.

"This is fantastic recognition of our people, our mahi and the collective impact we are making across our industry and for our clients."

Dan Martin, Managing Director – New Zealand, Aurecon

Aurecon’s ongoing investment in its work, people, culture and quality continues to lift the profession.

In 2026, Aurecon launched Poipoia te Kākano (Nurturing the Seed), advancing the company’s journey toward cultural maturity and stronger partnerships with iwi. This work continues to evolve through projects such as Te Ahu a Turanga – Manawatū Tararua Highway and Ōtaki to North Levin, which have set benchmarks for working alongside iwi.

Aurecon’s commitment to delivering meaningful societal benefits is also evident in its project work.

As an Asia Pacific business, Aurecon brings global expertise to local challenges. From the Auckland City Rail Link to Ō Mahurangi Penlink featuring the country’s first extradosed bridge, Aurecon’s international thinking delivers innovative, locally relevant outcomes. While a first-of-its-kind 30 MW biomass boiler for Fonterra reduced emissions by 48,000 tonnes of CO₂e annually.

Aurecon also supports community partnerships, volunteering and pro bono work through its Handprints corporate social responsibility program. This includes collaborating with Ngāti Haka on a Māori-led digital solution to preserve and manage mātauranga Māori, supporting the hapū's ability to safeguard and govern its cultural knowledge.

The ACE of Large Business Award reflects Aurecon’s broader commitment to continually raising the standard of consulting, and bringing together the expertise of its people, strong client relationships and a shared ambition to engineer possibilities and bring ideas to life.