About

Since its establishment in 1978, Nikau has been a leader in New Zealand’s building and construction sectors, specialising in deconstruction, salvage, and environmental remediation technologies. Founded by John and Diana Stil, Nikau is built on the principles of teamwork, integrity, and commitment.

Our Vision and Values

Nikau’s operations span across the Pacific region, maintaining the founders' vision of delivering high-value deconstruction and decontamination services. We focus on building strong relationships within the community and providing essential resources for our projects. Despite evolving market conditions, Nikau remains steadfast as a 100% Māori, whānau-owned enterprise, upholding the highest standards in all aspects of our work. We are dedicated to continuous improvement, investing in cutting-edge technology, and refining our processes to meet the ever-changing needs of our clients.

Sustainability and Innovation

From our early days, where recycling and reuse rates of 90-100% were the norm, Nikau has leveraged its extensive experience to offer practical and sustainable solutions that contribute to environmental protection and enhancement. We have made significant strides in modernising our plant and fleet to comply with European Tier 4 carbon emission standards. Our commitment extends to providing comprehensive end-of-life carbon footprint reports for all major equipment, in line with ISO 14040:2006. Additionally, we have incorporated fully electric mini excavators and versatile demolition tools to improve safety, efficiency, and reduce emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.

Advanced Technology Integration

Nikau employs integrated enabling technologies that enhance collaboration across our operations. Our site teams, workers, and management are seamlessly connected, ensuring real-time access to critical operational information. This integration supports our commitment to HSEQ inspections, audits, and incident management, significantly improving responsiveness and efficiency.

Core Values

We instill our core values—manakitanga (hospitality), whakawhirinaki (trust), tuwheratanga (openness), and whakaute (respect)—into every aspect of our work and interactions with clients.

Our Expertise

Nikau offers specialised services in the following areas:

• Deconstruction and Dismantling
• Decontamination of Hazardous Materials
• Craning and Rigging
• Specialist Concrete Cutting
• Civil Earthworks
• Scrap Metal Recycling
• Construction Waste and Concrete Recycling

Client Sectors

Our diverse client base spans the Asia Pacific region, including sectors such as:

• Petrochemical
• Heavy Industrial
• Energy, Oil, and Gas
• City Centre and Commercial
• Healthcare
• Pharmaceutical
• Education

Nikau remains committed to delivering excellence, sustainability, and innovation in every project we undertake.