With education.
Through innovation.
Across generations.
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Welcome to HERA
HERA ensures the engineering sector in Aotearoa has the highest standards of training and support. Connecting and uplifting, we inspire smarter thinking and, in doing so, build for a better tomorrow.
Our mahi is a blend of rangahau (research), innovation, education and motivation. With specialist tools and expert insight we ensure our engineering industry is fit for purpose and futureproofed. Supporting our people to succeed helps our industry evolve, helps the wider community grow, helps our country thrive.
New resources
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This guide offers guidance for selecting and specifying cost-effective coating systems for structural steelwork in a clear and generic manner.
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This report covers three different systems: MRF, EBF, and CBF. MRF and EBF have been superseded by the publication of HERA R4-156 and P4001, respectively.
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This guide has been written to give structural engineers detailed seismic design procedures for eccentrically braced frames which comply with Australian and NZ requirements.
Latest kōrero
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How one student is bridging the gap between workshop floors and digital systems.
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HERA members visited the University of Sydney’s Australian Centre for Field Robotics (ACFR) and Sydney Manufacturing Hub (SMH).
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Our team recently took part in Run Aotearoa’s Te Ao Māori for Marketers workshop, as a reminder to slow down and reflect on how we…
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Protective coatings are engineered systems that protect steel from corrosion. Learn how inspection, standards, and quality systems extend service life.
Fresh podcasts
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Richard Templer breaks down why the steel levy matters more than most people realise, how stable funding shapes the engineering system we all rely on, and what Aotearoa New Zealand could learn…
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Kate Meyer explains why true sustainability goes beyond carbon and how understanding our planet’s nine boundaries can reshape the way we design, build, and measure impact.
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Mick from Rosala Street and Caroline from GS1 share how digital steel passports can change the way we build.