Marton excavator operator to defend home turf at national showdown 16 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM 3 minutes to read Neil Tau will put his skills to the test this Friday and Saturday in the National Excavator Operator Competition at Central Districts Field Days. Photo / Supplied Neil Tau will put his skills to the test this Friday and Saturday in the National Excavator Operator Competition at Central Districts Field Days. Photo / Supplied A Marton man will be defending local pride in a bid to find New Zealand's best multi-skilled excavator operator. Neil Tau, representing Manawatū, is one of 12 regional champions from around New Zealand who will test their excavator skills in a series of highly challenging tasks at the CCNZ CablePrice National Excavator Operator Competition.