Engineering New Zealand : : Te Ao Rangahau

11/06/2026

“In the Arctic there are polar bears, so we go and scout for an hour before any guests leave the ship to make sure there’s no sign of them around.” Beca’s Rochelle Kirby shares insights about her remarkable range of roles.

Read the article >> https://tinyurl.com/3nv6b4vd

09/06/2026

As a child, Lara Wall would either play with Lego after school, or kick a ball around. Now she’s a part-time structural engineer at Holmes NZ and a part-time professional footballer (Wellington Phoenix FC).

Read the article >> https://tinyurl.com/3mhmz8pr

07/06/2026

“If one area has failed, and the slopes left and right of it haven’t, what’s to say those areas will stay in place?”

Aurecon’s Dr Jan Kupec is one of just two urban search and rescue (USAR) engineers in Asia-Pacific with geotechnical expertise. He shares insights about his role in the wake of a landslide in this feature article that also looks at hazard modelling and building resilience.

Read the article >> https://tinyurl.com/fdhu86rf

05/06/2026

Something important is coming back.

He kura nā Rātā, He kura pūkaha

📅 9–11 November
📍 Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua

Te Mana Kiwi SPPEEx and Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Rangahau are proud to bring you He kura nā Rātā, He kura pūkaha 2026.

As Aotearoa New Zealand’s only wānanga celebrating Māori leadership, engineering ingenuity and innovation – you’ll experience real kōrero and manaakitanga.

This is more than an event. It’s a space to honour the past, shape the future, and build a more connected, inclusive profession where Māori engineers can thrive.

If this kaupapa connects to your work or your world – you’ll want to be there.

Learn more >> https://tinyurl.com/58a5vn7n

04/06/2026

Congratulations to Air New Zealand's Michelle Delves, recipient of the 2026 Auckland Awards Emerging Leader Award, sponsored by Grada Recruitment.

Michelle was a standout among a field of incredible leaders. Judges were inspired by her rapid technical growth achieved alongside meaningful leadership and community impact. Michelle is seen as a values-driven leader whose influence is already extending well beyond her immediate professional context.

Read about Michelle's early-career leadership and other inspiring award winners >> https://tinyurl.com/3vvk27hn

The 2026 Auckland Awards were brought to you by McConnell Dowell

29/05/2026

Learn about the engineering behind the restoration of Futuna Chapel. Once facing demolition, the 'hidden jewel' of Wellington's Karori stands renewed – its future secured by a determined community just in time for a milestone birthday.

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Once facing demolition, Futuna Chapel today stands renewed – its future secured by a determined community just in time for a milestone birthday.

27/05/2026

Take your engineering career international – and bring the knowledge home.

The Earle Travel Fellowship offers up to $15,000 to support overseas professional development for early‑career engineers, food technologists and scientists.

Build global connections, gain hands‑on experience, and help advance technology in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Applications close Tuesday 21 July.

Find out more and apply >> https://nzifst.org.nz/about-us/awards-and-prizes/scholarships-and-prizes

21/05/2026

Interested in how our major political parties plan to tackle the infrastructure crunch?

Join our election debate online on Thursday 6 August with ACT New Zealand leader David Seymour, Greens co-leader Chloe Swarbrick, New Zealand Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins, New Zealand National Party’s infrastructure spokesman Christopher Bishop and New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones. The debate will be streamed online – register now to get the link and submit your questions in advance.

Register now >> https://tinyurl.com/43pp94rs