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.…
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…
Jul272022 Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on PodBean 27 July 2022 | Ep.73 – a missed body of knowledge: the case for Mātauranga Māori in business In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with our General Manager Comms 4.0, and CEO, Troy Coyle. Their discussion focuses on the work HERA has…
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…
Steel is a hero of the circular economy: study estimates 85% of Aotearoa’s building and construction steel waste is recycled Earlier this year, HERA published a Steel Recycling Report, which outlined the estimated steel recycling rate in New Zealand. At the time, we indicated that the specific building and construction waste recycling rate was likely…
We’d like to advise industry that a Heavy Engineering Research Levy Act Amendment Order 2021 was signed by the Governer-General on 5 July and published 8 July. This has been something that we have been working on with the MBIE innovation policy team and Customs for quite some time. MBIE’s role has been to coordinate…