AK Excavation & Cartage

21/05/2026

The boys gave me a day off and that turned out to be an expensive mistake again 😂

After our favourite old girl getting sold the other day, I reckoned there was a bit of a gap sitting in the yard… so naturally the only sensible option was to head back to the same auction and buy another truck 🚛💸

Just picked this one up and heading home now. After the truck, trailer last time, I think the auctioneers are starting to recognise me a bit too well 😅

Big thanks to the crew for holding the fort while I disappeared “just for a look”. Appreciate the hard work from everyone keeping the jobs moving while I keep making questionable financial decisions 😂

Another unit for the fleet — now time to get her dirty and put her to work 💪
Roll on wintertime 🥶

19/05/2026

Bit of a rough day today watching the first tipper I ever bought head off to its new owner.
Best truck I’ve ever owned. She’s done the rounds with half the contractors in town — bit like the village bike really 🫣😂

But honestly, that truck’s the reason I’m where I am today. Never let me down, always turned up ready to work, and got me through some big years.

Sad to see her go, but pretty cool knowing she’ll keep earning her keep for the next bloke too.
Once a good truck, always a good truck ❤️

10/05/2026

We figured instead of hiring too many workers, we’d just buy a truck that can cart more with the trailer on 😂

But then again, in saying that, we’re still on the hunt for another truck driver too… because someone’s actually gotta drive these trucks 😅

So it’s a nice wee flight to Tauranga on Friday to pick up this red weapon with the dog trailer behind it.

Apparently “saving money” now means buying more axles 😅

To top it off, it even came with a chip spreader — one minute you’re buying a truck, next minute you’re accidentally bidding on a trailer too 🤝

19/04/2026

29/03/2026

It’s been a pretty hectic few months thanks to all our customers — appreciate the support 👍

We’ve somehow managed to convince ourselves we needed a couple more trucks… turns out we’ve got a bit of a problem 😅

There’s also another bit of kit joining the fleet soon… we’ll keep that one a surprise for now 👀

19/12/2025

Big thanks to everyone we’ve worked with this year — appreciate the support, the advice, and answering my many questions (some better than others 😅). Always keen to learn and keep pushing the business forward.

Next year’s looking dangerous in a good way, so let’s make Christchurch better again and all win together.

I’m off for a couple of days to remember what sleep feels like 🤪
Still got a few trucks sitting around on standby if anyone needs one.

Cheers legends 🍻

10/12/2025

🚛 CLASS 4/5 TIPPER DRIVER WANTED – Casual / Part-Time / Full-Time 🚛

We’re on the hunt for a driver who can do more than just sit in the seat and complain about the radio station.

The Job:
• Carting aggregates & asphalt
• Occasionally picking up a broom without needing counselling
• Pushing a wheelbarrow like it’s 1998
• Washing the truck so it no longer looks like a travelling dirt museum
• Checking oil & water — mechanical brain optional but appreciated
• BONUS POINTS: Can load the truck while holding a laser level like an absolute weapon

You Need To:
• Communicate like a normal human (replying “yep” counts)
• Turn up when you say you will
• Look after the truck — not treat it like a rental
• Have a good attitude and a bit of common sense

Starting in the New Year.
If this sounds like you (or someone who needs a fresh start before their missus throws them out), flick me a message.

26/08/2024

09/05/2024

A wee snippet of the boys carting out of Canterbury Museum 👍 .

28/02/2024

Couple of snaps over the last couple of months

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