Recently, we had a lovely visit from our inaugural Whanake Scholarship recipient Sarah Lewis to update us on what she is currently up to! Sarah is studying a Bachelor of Engineering, majoring in mechatronics at Massey University in Palmerston North. She is also a graduate of the Puhoro STEM Academy. She was our very first scholarship…
We’d like to introduce you to one of our student members – Aqueel Hafeez from the University of Waikato. We’re pleased to introduce our student member Aqueel Hafeez. Aqueel is a student at the University of Waikato studying a Bachelors in Civil Engineering (honours), with electives taken in Construction Technology, Geotechnical and Water Engineering.…
HERA is happy to introduce Taylah Nicol to the team as our new Digital Administrator. Taylah was coaxed into filling this role temporarily in July by our Manager Customer Experience, Rebecca Symonds, whilst she searched for the right person for the position – but Rebecca had an ulterior motive and convinced Taylah to sign on…
We’d like to introduce you to one of our student members – Cameron Beechey from the University of Auckland. We’re pleased to introduce our student member Cameron Beechey. Cameron is a student at the University of Auckland studying a bachelors in Civil Engineering, with the goal of graduating first class honours. Cameron is…
Our next ‘Sixty seconds of steel’ feature is with Cedric Easthorpe of DBM Vircon. HERA member DBM Vircon is one of the world’s largest structural modelling and steel detailing companies with considerable experience in commercial, industrial, infrastructure and digital engineering projects. With offices spread across the U.S.A, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, India, Philippines,…
We’re excited to announce that Lydia is our new recipient of the HERA Whanake Scholarship! Ko Lydia Tōku Ingoa Nō Ōtautahi ahau Ko Ngā Puhi Tōko Iwi Ko Ngaitu Te Auru Tōku Hapu Ko whakaruruhuau Tōku Waka Ko Pukerata (Ōtaua) Tōku Marae Ko Pūhanga Tohorā Tōku Maunga Ko Tuhua Mohi Ingoa Whānua Lydia is…
We’d like to introduce you to one of our student members – Dean Mehlhopt from Open Polytechnic. We’re pleased to introduce our student member Dean Mehlhopt. Dean is a student at Open Polytechnic studying a diploma in Mechanical Engineering while also working full time in engineering design for Hose Supplies. Dean is passionate…
We’d like to introduce you to one of our student members – Yu Zhou from the Auckland University of Technology. Yu is studying a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) with a major in Architectural Engineering at AUT. Yu is very enthusiastic about engineering whilst remaining conscious of its environmental impact. He is on the path…
We’d like to introduce you to one of our student members – Sia Nourani from University of Canterbury. Sia is a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Canterbury. He had had a good experience working in different industries. He’s passionate about designing and manufacturing and it’s one of the main reasons why…
Engineering student and HERA Whanake Scholarship 2020 recipient Lily Sanson is moving forward in leaps and bounds! Recipient of the HERA Whanake Scholarship 2020, Lily Sanson is proving to be an astute and skilled engineer in her third year of study (Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)), at Massey University. Over the summer she has been…
We’d like to introduce you to one of our student members – Rodney Stringer from Otago Polytechnic. Rodney is studying construction management and his engineering goal is to successfully deliver major projects from proposal to handover. He is also currently employed with a HERA Platinum member. “What I like best about engineering is the variety…
International Woman’s Day – a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women! Our final wahine to celebrate, who also contributes to the leadership & governance at HERA, is Jane Warren. Jane is on our HERA Executive Board and another wahine toa (strong woman) to admire having overcome prejudice and defending…