Date: |
19 Mar 2026, 5.30PM – 7.30PM |
duration: |
2 hrs |
Venue: |
Beca - Wellington |
Address: |
Aorangi House, 85 Molesworth Street Wellington |
Cost: |
Free event |
SPPEEx is excited to kick off their 2026 Wellington Kōrero & Networking series with the first of three events planned for the year, with additional gatherings coming up in June and September 2026. This is an opportunity to catchup with new friends, old mates and colleagues, and to hear an update on SPPEEx and 2 wonderful presentations.
A huge mihi to Beca, our venue host and sponsor for this first event, for generously providing the space, kai, and refreshments.
Please feel free to share this pānui with all SPPEEx members, Māori & Pasifika engineers, and anyone working in or around engineering in Te Whanganui‑a‑Tara.
Kia tau te mauri, we look forward to seeing you there!
Presenter bios:
Lincoln Timoteo (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Toa, Te Āti Awa, Tokelau) is an Infrastructure Project Manager at New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). A civil engineer with over ten years’ experience, he has worked across complex infrastructure projects, bringing a collaborative, delivery‑focused approach that supports resilient outcomes and New Zealand’s international objectives.
Alyce Lysaght (Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi, Pākehā) is is an Infrastructure Adviser at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). She brings an infrastructure‑focused perspective to international development and diplomacy, supporting the delivery of resilient, sustainable outcomes that reflect Aotearoa New Zealand’s values and partnerships.
Ali Houpapa (Taranaki, Te Arawa, Te Whakatōhea, Ngāti Kahungunu) is a Cultural Advisor / Kaitohutohu Ahurea and Mana Whenua Representative for Taranaki Whānui. With 26 years’ experience, she supports community engagement, cultural heritage protection, leadership facilitation, and environmental stewardship, empowering communities through kaupapa Māori values, education, and advocacy across diverse settings.
Strong connections build strong careers. Meeting and networking create opportunities to share knowledge, grow confidence, and build supportive professional communities. Our partner South Pacific Professional Engineering Excellence (SPPEEx) invites you to join the first of three networking events in Wellington for Māori and Pasifika in engineering.
SPPEEx is excited to kick off their 2026 Wellington Kōrero & Networking series with the first of three events planned for the year, with additional gatherings coming up in June and September 2026. This is an opportunity to catchup with new friends, old mates and colleagues, and to hear an update on SPPEEx and 2 wonderful presentations.
A huge mihi to Beca, our venue host and sponsor for this first event, for generously providing the space, kai, and refreshments.
Please feel free to share this pānui with all SPPEEx members, Māori & Pasifika engineers, and anyone working in or around engineering in Te Whanganui‑a‑Tara.
Kia tau te mauri, we look forward to seeing you there!
Presenter bios:
Lincoln Timoteo (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Toa, Te Āti Awa, Tokelau) is an Infrastructure Project Manager at New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). A civil engineer with over ten years’ experience, he has worked across complex infrastructure projects, bringing a collaborative, delivery‑focused approach that supports resilient outcomes and New Zealand’s international objectives.
Alyce Lysaght (Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi, Pākehā) is is an Infrastructure Adviser at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). She brings an infrastructure‑focused perspective to international development and diplomacy, supporting the delivery of resilient, sustainable outcomes that reflect Aotearoa New Zealand’s values and partnerships.
Ali Houpapa (Taranaki, Te Arawa, Te Whakatōhea, Ngāti Kahungunu) is a Cultural Advisor / Kaitohutohu Ahurea and Mana Whenua Representative for Taranaki Whānui. With 26 years’ experience, she supports community engagement, cultural heritage protection, leadership facilitation, and environmental stewardship, empowering communities through kaupapa Māori values, education, and advocacy across diverse settings.
