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Key facts
Counted staff
17
self-reported 11–50 band
Founded
1985
41 years
Legal entities
None matched
Office countries
1
1 address
Funding rounds
None on record
Company type
Privately Held
self-reported
Description
CDS is a Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) contracting company, who has specialised in the trenchless installation of pipework across New Zealand since 1992. CDS’s main focus is on stormwater, wastewater and water pipelines. We are known for successfully undertaking projects that are challenging and that require close collaboration with clients and design engineers to find innovative solutions.
Our reputation is built from our skilled teams that include experienced drill operators, mud technicians and engineers. CDS also owns specialist plant and machinery to support these teams that are capable of drilling pipework up to 1.2m in diameter and over a kilometre in length.
Safety and the environment is a priority to CDS, with robust systems, processes and ongoing training to ensure we deliver in these areas. CDS regularly work with and for Watercare, Auckland Council and other clients who have some of the strictest health and safety and environmental policies in the industry. CDS continues to strive to adhere and exceed the expectations of all our clients.
CDS was founded as a civil contracting firm by the Clough family in 1985. In 1992 we were one of the first companies to purchase a drilling rig in New Zealand, and since then have been at the forefront of the industry, investing in new equipment and drilling rigs, as well as utilising new technologies. CDS now has the largest directional drill in New Zealand, as well as the most advanced recycling and fluid pumping systems to support our drilling equipment.
We undertake work for Local Government as well as private clients, and have the capability to deliver a range of projects including:
- Directional Drilling – small and large scale utility and services pipe installation
- Curved alignments
- Drilling in rock
- Pipe bursting
- River crossings
- Low grade installations
If you have a project you’d like to talk to us about, contact us today and we can discuss your plans.
Specialties
All 1 specialty
- HDD
Locations
Country footprint
Show as table · Offices in 1 country
| Countries | 1 |
|---|---|
| Primary country | NZ |
All codes: NZ
Addresses
- NZ33 Anvil Rd; Silverdale, Auckland 0932Primary
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People & contacts
4 employee profiles on record · names withheld.
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FAQ
How many people work at CDS NZ Ltd?
17 counted staff profiles at January 2026, inside the self-reported 11–50 band.
Where does CDS NZ Ltd have offices?
One address on record, New Zealand only. Primary: 33 Anvil Rd, Silverdale, Auckland 0932.
Has CDS NZ Ltd raised funding?
None linked to this brand.
What does CDS NZ Ltd list as its specialties?
One tag on the brand's own list, among them HDD.
Which companies are listed alongside CDS NZ Ltd?
6 profiles list CDS NZ Ltd as a peer — 82nd percentile in Construction. It lists ten peers of its own. Hadlee & Brunton Ltd and Reline NZ list it back.