Following his retirement, Sir Patrick was replaced as company chair by younger brother Bernard; third-generation family members Shane and Grant Higgins look after day-to-day operations.
See all profiles, rankings and feature articles onThe NBR List 2024home page.
Commuters travelling along SH2 between Lower Hutt and Wellington will see quite a lot of the distinctive Higgins Concrete livery over the next couple of years as the Palmerston North
Want to read more? It's easy.
Choose your best value subscription option
Student
Exclusive offer for uni students studying at a New Zealand university (valued at $499).