March 8 (Reuters) - Downer Edi Ltd DOW.AX :
* Downer acquires Hawkins businesses in New Zealand
* Signed an agreement to acquire construction, infrastructure and project management businesses of Hawkins
* "Hawkins would continue to operate under its current brand"
* Acquisition would be funded through existing debt facilities and be earnings accretive in its first year
* Fenn said Hawkins would continue to operate under its current brand Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: DOW.AX