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Supporting Northland’s entrepreneurial landscape with The Pick ’25

McKay is delighted to have the opportunity to continue its support of…

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McKay stadium

McKay Extends Naming Rights for Stadium for Another Five Years

John Wansbone, Chief Executive of Sport Northland, expressed his gratitude about the…

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Celebrating success at the Snapper Cup

The 2025 edition saw a key change with boundaryless fishing (NZ waters)…

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Ward Chandler - Auckland

McKay’s commitment to the legacy of Ward Chandler

The story of Ward Chandler Electrical began in the late 1950s, when…

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McKay announces integration of Ward Chandler: A new era for Auckland begins

Over the past decade, both companies have operated independently, allowing them to…

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BESS Insights: Key Takeaways from All Energy Australia

As we reflect on the insightful discussions and innovations presented at the…

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Insights and Innovations from the Oceania Renewable Power Summit

The summit provided a fantastic platform for like-minded individuals to engage in…

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Driving towards sustainability: World EV Day

Earlier this week, World EV Day celebrated its fifth year of acknowledgment.…

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From Apprentice to Professional: Zyron Hessell’s Journey to Electrical Success

Beginning his career journey with McKay-owned company, MGE, in 2021, Zyron entered…

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Ruakaka BESS project

Powering Aotearoa, New Zealand’s Future: The Ruakākā BESS Project and McKay’s Pivotal Role

Aotearoa New Zealand is on a journey towards a sustainable energy future,…

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McKay

From Engines to Batteries: Embracing Change in the Maritime Industry

Engine - /ˈɛn(d)ʒ(ɪ)n/ ; A machine with moving parts that converts power…

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Golden Gate Ferries and McKay

McKay to collaborate with Golden Gate Ferries of San Francisco on Liwa Class Ferry Program

The Liwa Class ferry program, set to commence in early 2025, will…

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McKay BESS

McKay, Saft, and Meridian Extend Gratitude to Patuharakeke

Through the relationship that Meridian has formed with the local hapū in…

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Dockmate

McKay Expands Marine Division Capabilities as ­­a Certified Dockmate® Dealer

What is the Dockmate® system? At the heart of the Dockmate® system…

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The Northland Corporate Group: Northland Expressway Business Case

Investing in a high-quality, four-lane expressway along the entirety of SH1 between…

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The Joe Faithfull Snapper Cup 2024

The Inaugural Joe Faithfull Snapper Cup: A Triumph of Passion and Legacy

Following a 5-year hiatus, as a result of the COVID pandemic, a…

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ADM 30 under 30 awards 2024

Celebrating Achievement: Highlights from the Inaugural ADM 30 under 30 Awards

Recently an opportunity arose for McKay to be Silver Sponsor of the…

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McKay hosts Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon at Whangārei head office

The atmosphere was lively as guests and staff engaged in comprehensive discussions…

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International Women's Day 2024

International Women’s Day 2024

McKay is dedicated to supporting the vision of the International Women’s Day…

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McKay celebrates new long-term relationship with Watercare

This partnership will deliver the replacement of aging water and wastewater pipes,…

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ADM 30 under 30 awards

Joining forces for talent: McKay Sponsors 30 Under 30 Awards in Defence Industry

With a long-standing history of successful relationships with The Royal New Zealand…

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Renewable energy nz

Why is solar energy important for New Zealand’s future?

Our country is rapidly moving toward decarbonising electricity generation, the electrification of…

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Advancing towards Sustainability and Customer Satisfaction: Insights from the Interferry Conference 2023

Luxury! is how I would describe the travel to Interferry conference 2023…

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Unlocking Tai Tokerau Northland’s Potential: The Northland Corporate Group

For McKay, the establishment of The Northland Corporate Group aligns with the…

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McKay Makes Significant Milestone in the Maritime Defence Sector

The provisional supplier agreement signifies the mutual understanding and commitment to work…

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New Zealand BESS

Celebrating the Success of New Zealand’s Largest Battery Energy Storage System

Collaboration for Sustainable Development McKay's engineers and electricians, in close collaboration with…

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McKay 2022

2022 what a year! Our people bounced back from Covid restrictions with…

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McKay’s Sustainability Journey

McKay has been taking steps towards a more sustainable workplace, with solar…

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McKay Joins CSL Systems Integrator Partner Program

As industry begins to realise the potential of digitalisation, requirements for innovative…

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McKay Secure EECA Low Emission Vehicle Funding

McKay’s proposal was part of the twenty-four new projects selected to receive…

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McKay Becomes a Member of SEANZ

SEANZ’s key goal is to develop a resilient energy system that provides…

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McKay Continued Services Announcement

Whilst recent events have seen us close our physical premises and reduce…

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Covid 19: McKay Work Announcement

Whilst recent events have seen us close our physical premises and reduce…

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McKay Joins New Zealand Hydrogen Association

“McKay strives to utilise our position as one of the fastest growing…

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Kensington Stadium to Become McKay Stadium Following Local Sponsorship Deal

Having previously been sponsored by ASB and Genesis Energy, McKay is the…

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McKay Gets the Gold as they Scoop up Award NO.2 for the Hawaiki Cable Project

The award dinner took place at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland on…

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McKay’s Recent Graduate Hires

BARNEY COOPER (ELECTRICAL ENGINEER) Barney graduated in September 2019 with a Bachelor…

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McKay Makes Waves in New Zealand’s Marine Market as They Secure New Zealand’s First Fully-Electric Ferry

The project will consist of a modern, composite catamaran ferry using a…

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Landing cable station at Bream Tail Farm taking shape

Work on a landing station in Northland for a 14,000km internet cable…

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McKay Strengthens Marine Engineering Capabilities For 2019

Ashley Owen is a chartered engineer and joins McKay following a distinguished…

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McKay Cromwell

McKay Secures Second South Island LED Streetlighting Project

This contract will see McKay installing approximately 1900 LED’s to the Clutha…

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McKay Helps The Matthew Turner Vessel Set Sail In San Francisco!

After many hours of volunteering, hard work and collaboration, the impressive 132'…

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McKay Progresses Sustainability Offering with The Launch of McKay Renewables

McKay’s newest division, headed by Richard Adams, will spearhead the McKay Group’s…

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McKay Scoops Up Award for Hawaiki Cable Landing Station Project

The skill and technicality of the Hawaiki Cable Landing Station project certainly…

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Unique solar energy service launches to help Northland beat record high power bills

“With the combination of high sunshine hours and high power power prices,…

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McKay Ltd to maintain streetlights in Far North

A contract for the maintenance and renewal of the Far North District…

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McKay Needed In Seattle

A key USA client has once again requested that McKay send more…

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McKay Awarded for Commitment to Defence Industry

[caption id="attachment_752" align="alignright" width="300"] from left to right, Andrew Edwards, Martin Cameron…

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Ministry Of Defence Shortlists McKay For Awards

The Ministry of Defence announced today that McKay had been shortlisted for…

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McKay Secures $1million contract two months after acquisition

For immediate release: Last week McKay Ltd, signed a $1million contract with…

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McKay to Acquire Cervina

Today McKay Group and Cervina Marine announced that they have entered into…

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McKay USA given the nod for award

McKay Group has done it again! This time it’s McKay’s USA operations…

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Automated server provisioning for rapid disaster recovery

Does this sound familar? In this situation, how would you and your…

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McKay’s Bridge Projects Are Finalists

This week McKay was notified that two of their Whangarei bridge projects were in…

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Young McKay electricians given an opportunity of a lifetime

After battling snowstorms and facing temperatures as low as minus 32 degrees,…

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A Legacy Never Forgotten

In the early hours of Wednesday the 22nd April, 2015  Joe Faithfull,…

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Te Matarau Trust

We have recently established a relationship with Te Matarau Trust. This involves…

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McKay lights the way forward while conserving native bat

Our Hamilton branch has just completed an LED lighting combined with street…

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Joe Faithfull – 70th working year for McKay

By Christine Allen He’s the bright spark behind the electrical empire McKay and was the…

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Waiuku Solar Farm

Powering Progress: Inside the Waiuku Solar Farm Project

  Prior to construction, McKay partnered with Lightyears Solar to provide expertise…

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Te Matau a Pohe

Te Matau a Pohe: A Decade of Innovation and Engineering Mastery

Today, the Te Matau a Pohe bridge stands tall as a symbol…

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Te Matau a Pohe: A Decade of Innovation and Engineering Mastery

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Commercial Marine Manager, Ben Haselden

Ben Haselden, Marine Commercial Manager, reflects on his time at the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo.

On a global scale, the world’s maritime fleet, from commercial to recreational,…

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MĀNAWATIA A MATARIKI

Mānawatia a Matariki – Applying the Matariki Principles to the workplace

Matariki serves as a powerful reminder for us to embrace growth, transformation,…

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McKay Sustainability

McKay: Taking steps towards a more sustainable workplace

Why Sustainability Matters Sustainability is about finding a delicate balance between meeting…

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McKay partners with Empower Energy to help provide energy equity for Low-Income Households.

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McKay Sustainability

McKay partners with Empower Energy to help provide energy equity for Low-Income Households.

As one of the leading renewable energy service providers in New Zealand,…

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Breaking Barriers: A Conversation with Ashleigh Nicholson, Electrical Apprentice

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McKay ai

Will Controls Engineering be replaced by AI?

Spurred on by the rise of ChatGPT and other generative large language…

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Will Controls Engineering be replaced by AI?

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McKay Electrical Apprentice

Breaking Barriers: A Conversation with Ashleigh Nicholson, Electrical Apprentice

A Passion for understanding how things work For Ashleigh, pursuing a career…

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Post Conference Commentary with Lauren Faithfull, Manager Renewables.

Within Aotearoa New Zealand, energy hardship is an insidious issue, and as…

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Lauren Faithfull, McKay Renewables Manager responds to Budget 2023

I welcome the announcement of the $50 million for distributed renewable energy…

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Pink Shirt Day: Everyone should feel safe and comfortable at McKay.

In case you aren't familiar, Pink Shirt Day is an annual event…

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Lindsay Faithfull Inducted into Northern Advocate Hall of Fame

McKay is proud to announce that on Friday the 4th of November at…

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McKay Makes the Move to Wellington with Permanent Branch

NZ-owned electrotechnology company McKay has further expanded across the North Island with…

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McKay Cromwell Branch

McKay begins on LED upgrade for Queenstown Lakes District Council

McKay has been awarded the installation contract for the Councils LED upgrade…

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Cromwell McKay Branch

McKay Returns to South Island to Establish Permanent Office in Queenstown Lakes District

This contract follows the McKay team’s success in the completion of an…

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McKay Expands Operations In 2019 With New Branches In Rotorua and Gisborne

Following McKay’s success in securing a number of long-term maintenance and construction…

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McKay Wins Main Electrical Contract for Waikeria Prison Project

McKay has been appointed by main contractor CPB Contractors. The build currently…

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Historical Northland Company Delivers the Largest Streetlight Contracts in New Zealand

This win demonstrates the company’s growth in the Auckland region coupled with…

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McKay Group has closed on Acquisition of Downer Tenix Kawerau Branch

According to Downer management, Downer reviewed this part of the Tenix business…

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McKay doubles Auckland operations with new acquisition

The McKay Group today announced that it has completed the acquisition of…

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