Kiwi Concrete pride themselves on service and try to ensure that deliveries are on time, every time. They do not fall into the trap of other ready mix companies of taking in too much work at the one time. Simply they complete one pour prior to commencing the next. This works extremely well for Kiwi Concrete and their clients.
Kiwi Concrete has an excellent track record of supplying top quality concrete and service on time.
Our People
Kiwi Concrete has a very stable and close knit work force, which are very experienced and proficient in their work. They are a very strong dynamic team.
Kiwi Concrete is part of the Road Metals group of companies which has been specialising in the crushing and supply of aggregates for over 70 years.
Brian has an extensive background in the Ready-mix industry spanning the last 40 years and has ground up knowledge and experience of all facets of the ready mix industry including concrete pumping and concrete admixtures. Brian has held senior management roles for the past 20 years and has been actively involved in industry groups, training and advisory roles to the Ready-mix industry for over 15 years. In 2025 he was recognised by the New Zealand Ready Mix Industry, being the recipient of an Outstanding Contribution Award in recognition of his sustained efforts that have left visible and lasting differences in the industry.
Niki has been involved in the concrete industry for over 35 years, 20 of those years as the Manager of Kiwi Concrete in Oamaru. Niki leads both the Oamaru and Twizel teams and believes that Kiwi’s staff are their biggest asset and like the rest of the management team, see that their growth and development as being critical to the strength of the company. Niki also has the responsibility to overview quality management for all the Kiwi Concrete operations. This overview is to ensure that plants are complying with the requirements of NZS 3104 and Concrete New Zealand’s Plant Audit scheme.
Nigel is the newest member of the concrete team. Initially employed as a driver, Nigel has demonstrated his capacity for personal development and under the guidance and support of Niki Young has developed into a very competent plant operator. Nigel is at the beginning of his career in the Ready-mix industry, he has an eye for detail and following process, along with the dedication necessary to upskill himself in concrete technology and the necessary focus on customer service and support.
Terry has been a stalwart of the concrete industry for over 50 years and the Branch Manager of Kiwi Concrete for the past 13 years. His vast practical knowledge has been gained through a thorough understanding of the industry from the ground up. As a long established leader in the company and the Ready-mix industry his ability to “at a glance” recognise issues with fresh concrete are a testimony to those years of knowledge. His skills aren’t just based around concrete; they include the innate skill of dispatching the delivery fleet to not only ensure the best use of staff and equipment but to ensure the timely delivery of what is essential a perishable product. Terry freely shares his knowledge and practical skills to help in developing the next generations of successors in the industry.
Tim has 8 years of experience in the Ready-Mix industry. He and his team pay great attention to detail to ensure all production processes are being followed completely and accurately. This means the branches consistency of product and level of quality control is one to be envied.
While Kiwi Concrete are a sole supplier in the Kaikoura district, Tim and his team still take great personal pride in ensuring that the level of service customers receive is second to none. As a small branch with limited resources, they strive to ensure that they provide customers with workable delivery solutions.
