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Alton Drilling

Drilling 

From surface exploration to underground operations, our experienced crews and diverse fleet are equipped to tackle challenging drilling environments.




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Design & Manufacturing

We don't just operate drilling equipment — we design and build it too.

Our in-house team develops, manufactures and modifies equipment to meet the demands of the job. 

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Equipment & Consumables 

Keeping drilling operations moving with a comprehensive range of equipment, parts and consumables.

With more than 6,000 line items stocked, we understand the importance of having the right equipment when you need it.

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Alton Drilling News

Project Update: Arapuni Hydro Dam

August 14, 2026

Alton Drilling is working alongside Mercury Energy at the Arapuni Hydro Dam, drilling pressure relief holes into the dam's left abutment as part of a three-year infrastructure upgrade programme.

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Faces of Drilling: New Zealand

July 17, 2026

We're proud to be featured in the June/July edition of Australasian Drilling magazine as part of the Faces of Drilling: New Zealand series. The feature highlights eight members of the Alton Drilling team, sharing their career journeys, experiences in the drilling industry, and the people behind the work we do across New Zealand.

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OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR STRENGTH.

We're an organisation that's all about our people. We look out for each other, respect each other and value everyone, our projects and the places in which we work.

Our people are at the heart of our success and our reputation. We strive to be the best at what we do.

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