This year's Fellows

2026 Fellows' Dinner

Attend the 2026 Fellows' Dinner to celebrate the achievements and inspiring dedication of the most outstanding engineers in Aotearoa. Enjoy networking, food, drinks and entertainment at Wellington's Tākina, on a night that will honour your most esteemed peers in style.

Distinguished Fellows

Jennifer Culliford

Jennifer Culliford is elected a Distinguished Fellow for her exceptional career as a chemical engineer and her enduring, selfless service to the engineering profession over more than five decades.

Jenny has helped shape the very framework of professional engineering in Aotearoa New Zealand. Her influence is embedded in the laws, standards, and ethical practices that define the profession today. As one of the first three women elected as a Fellow of Engineering New Zealand in the 1990s, she broke barriers and became a role model for women in engineering, inspiring generations to pursue technical excellence and leadership.

Jenny has exemplified ethical engineering throughout her career. For more than 30 years, she has upheld the highest standards of integrity in pivotal roles with the Engineers Registration Board, the Chartered Professional Engineers Council, and Engineering New Zealand disciplinary processes. She was instrumental in shaping the Chartered Professional Engineers of New Zealand Act 2002, modernising professional registration and strengthening public trust. As inaugural Chair of CPEC, she guided the Act’s implementation, establishing rules and standards that remain foundational today, a contribution recognised with Engineering New Zealand’s MacLean Citation.

Her leadership extends beyond governance. Jenny’s compassionate guidance in disciplinary matters has safeguarded fairness and accountability, and her governance expertise was further acknowledged through a multi-year appointment to the board of Asure Quality Ltd. Internationally, she has advanced chemical engineering through decades of service on the Institution of Chemical Engineers (UK) accreditation panels and as a Board member of IChemE New Zealand. For over 30 years, she has contributed to joint Engineering New Zealand/IChemE accreditation panels, helping ensure world-class standards in engineering education and practice.

Jenny’s tireless commitment, ethical leadership, and technical excellence have left a profound legacy on engineering in New Zealand and beyond. Her contributions continue to influence the profession’s future, making her eminently deserving of recognition as a Distinguished Fellow.

Lisa Roberts

Lisa Roberts is elected a Distinguished Fellow of Engineering New Zealand for her outstanding contribution to improving New Zealand’s infrastructure resilience practices and coordination of ‘lifeline utilities’ response to emergency events. Over a career spanning more than 30 years in infrastructure asset management, Lisa has championed the integration of asset management, infrastructure resilience, and emergency management to enable more effective lifeline responses, particularly in the context of climate change and increasingly frequent emergency events. Her asset management work began in the 1990s with the National Asset Management Steering Group, coordinating and leading international asset management practice development. Lisa also became involved in ‘lifelines’ work which has included developing frameworks for emergency management arrangements under the proposed three waters organisations, developing the National Fuel Plan, as well as authoring the National Vulnerability Assessment, which provides a national overview of infrastructure resilience.

As co-chair of the NZ Lifelines Council, Lisa demonstrates leadership by influencing and coordinating multiple sector organisations, driving standardisation of processes and guidance, and creating a shared body of knowledge for critical infrastructure sectors. She is internationally recognised for her expertise, regularly invited to speak to practitioners and facilitate groups, and is highly regarded as a mentor who can bring diverse stakeholders together to deliver impactful outcomes. Her service to the profession includes board roles with IPWEA and her 2024 life membership of Āpōpō.

Lisa’s technical excellence, visionary leadership, and sustained service to the engineering profession merit her recognition as a Distinguished Fellow.

Mark Hedley

Mark Hedley is elected a Distinguished Fellow of Engineering New Zealand in recognition of his outstanding contribution to temporary works and construction engineering in New Zealand.

A graduate of the University of Auckland, Mark began his career in consulting before moving into construction engineering with Downer, where he led their Structures design team for many years. He has become a widely recognised authority in temporary works, establishing the Temporary Works Forum in 2018 and continuing to serve as its chair. Under his leadership, standards in this often-overlooked field have been significantly raised, with Mark authoring and presenting papers that have advanced practice nationally. He also played a pivotal role in developing the Temporary Works Forum Good Practice Guide, a critical resource in a sector where design loads are frequently tested and construction workers face considerable risks.

Mark’s commitment extends to mentoring and supporting the next generation of engineers, helping many prepare for Chartered Professional Engineer status. As a trustee of the AF Downer Memorial Trust, he has been instrumental in awarding scholarships to aspiring engineers. His enthusiasm for engineering heritage is reflected in his co-authorship of Evolving Auckland: The City’s Engineering Heritage, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to learning and sharing lessons from past engineering successes and failures.

Mark’s sustained leadership, technical excellence, and service to both the profession and community mark him as worthy of recognition as a Distinguished Fellow.

Stephen Jenkins

Stephen Robert Jenkins is elected a Distinguished Fellow for his eminent technical leadership, sustained voluntary service, and profound international influence in the engineering profession.

Stephen has established himself as a national and international authority in forensic engineering, demonstrated through his resolution of high-profile failures including the Wellington Hospital pipework and a Cook Strait ferry propeller loss. His eminence was recognised internationally when he became the first International Affiliate of the US National Academy of Forensic Engineers.

His thought leadership extends to engineering risk management, where he has chaired the FIDIC Risk and Liability Committee and served as an accredited international trainer, building professional capability in South Korea, China, and Papua New Guinea, and enhancing New Zealand’s standing overseas.

Stephen’s voluntary service has been exceptional. He has held some of the profession’s most demanding roles, including President of ACE New Zealand and Chair of the Chartered Professional Engineers Competency Assessment Board. In these positions, his judgment, ethical rigour, and commitment to professional standards have been widely recognised, including leading investigations into complaints against engineers. His decades of service, spanning thousands of hours, have been honoured with Life Membership of ACE New Zealand and the Fulton Downer Gold Medal.

For his eminence in forensic engineering, global contributions to risk management, and inspirational leadership across the profession, Stephen is highly deserving of recognition as a Distinguished Fellow.

Terence (Terry) Kayes

Terry Kayes is elected a Distinguished Fellow of Engineering New Zealand for his extraordinary contributions to leadership in the engineering profession and service to the community.

Terry has been instrumental in the development of Tonkin + Taylor Ltd, one of New Zealand’s largest engineering and environmental consultancies. Joining initially as a specialist geotechnical engineer, he quickly advanced to Director of Operations and, in 1989, became Managing Director and Chairman during the aftermath of the Share Market Crash. He led the company’s successful recovery, embedding a culture of inclusive leadership, wellbeing, and strong professional principles that continue to define the organisation. Under his stewardship, Tonkin + Taylor expanded from geotechnical, civil, and water engineering into environmental, planning, and coastal disciplines, establishing offices across New Zealand and extending its presence into Southeast Asia and Australia.

Terry is widely respected within local and central government, holding numerous directorships including 36 years on the CEAS Board, as a director of Watercare, the Auckland Waterfront Development Agency, and membership on the University of Auckland Advisory Board for Civil and Environmental Engineering. He also served as Honorary Consul for the Malaysian Government, on the Board of Trustees Epsom Girls Grammar and was a long-term member of the NZ Opera Chorus. His service to engineering was recognised when he was made an Officr of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2020.

Throughout his career, Terry has been a generous mentor, sharing his experience to promote best practice and inspire others. Approachable, humble, and exemplary in leadership, he has set a standard for professional excellence and community contribution. Terry’s enduring impact on both the engineering profession and wider community makes him a fitting recipient of recognition as a Distinguished Fellow.

Fellows

Adam Leslie

Adam Leslie has over 18 years of experience in the roading and transport sector, beginning his career in a civil laboratory and progressing through a variety of technical and advisory roles. As Lead Advisor Pavements at Waka Kotahi, he provides strategic technical direction for the management of the pavement asset. Adam is recognised for his commitment to public service and his dedication to delivering meaningful outcomes for the community.

Andrew Chin

Andrew Chin is a Chartered Professional Engineer and planner with over 20 years of experience in environmental engineering and water infrastructure across New Zealand and the United Kingdom. As Head of Healthy Waters Strategic Initiatives at Auckland Council, and formerly in a concurrent executive role at Watercare, he has led major infrastructure programmes including Auckland’s Water Strategy, the Water Quality Targeted Rate, and the development of equitable growth funding models. Andrew has contributed nationally through the Department of Internal Affairs’ Stormwater Technical Working Group and as an expert witness in the Environment Court. He is recognised for his ethical and inclusive leadership, commitment to public service, and contributions to both the engineering profession and his local community.

Ashkan Hashemi

Dr Ashkan Hashemi is recognised nationally and internationally for his leadership in seismic resilience and timber engineering. He has advanced low-damage design through pioneering technologies, influential research and practical industry adoption. His innovations, including design methods, resilient connection systems and cost-effective retrofit solutions, have transformed building resilience in New Zealand and abroad. A dedicated mentor and contributor to professional bodies, Ashkan is committed to advancing engineering knowledge, capability and public safety beyond academic and commercial boundaries.

Ashley Wilson

Ashley Wilson has over 26 years of experience as a consulting structural engineer, delivering large-scale building projects across New Zealand. He is recognised for his expertise in educational buildings, design and build projects, and accommodation facilities. Ashley has made significant contributions to the profession through his service with the Engineering New Zealand Canterbury Branch, as an ACE New Zealand Area Representative for Canterbury, as an ACE Board member, and as an ACE Awards judge.

Bassam Halabi

Bassam Halabi has over 40 years’ experience in civil and environmental engineering, specialising in water infrastructure and network operations across the Middle East and New Zealand. His expertise spans operational planning, water supply modelling, water quality management, vulnerability assessment, public health management, demand management and emergency response. As General Manager and Director at GHD Global Ltd, he has contributed extensively to the profession through internationally published technical and management papers. Bassam is committed to delivering sustainable, resilient water infrastructure and driving continuous improvement across the sector.

Blair Telfer

Blair Telfer has been a leading advocate for trenchless technology in New Zealand for over 25 years. He has driven the advancement and uptake of this sustainable infrastructure solution through leadership in training, standards development, and promoting safe, high-quality project delivery across client, consultant, and contractor roles. Recognised throughout New Zealand and Australia as an expert in pipeline rehabilitation, Blair’s knowledge and experience are widely sought for guidance and independent advice. He continues to champion trenchless technology as a key contributor to sustainable infrastructure development.

Colin MacArthur

Colin MacArthur is an experienced civil engineer with extensive expertise across the transportation sector. He has led the technical direction, business growth, and delivery of complex infrastructure projects, including the Carrington Road Improvement, public transport asset management, and large-scale panel engagements, achieving significant benefits for Auckland communities. Colin is also recognised for his dedication to developing engineers across all disciplines and experience levels, fostering collaborative, candid, and ethical interactions that drive better engineering outcomes.

Daniel Moroder

Daniel Moroder is a Technical Director at PTL Structural & Fire, recognised for his leadership in advancing timber engineering and seismic design in New Zealand. He has led nationally significant timber projects, contributed to key design guides and standards, and championed resilient, low-carbon design. A long-standing contributor to the Timber Design Society, including serving as President and Journal Co-editor, Daniel is deeply committed to mentoring, education, and innovation, helping to shape the future of timber engineering in Aotearoa.

David Hughes

David Hughes is a civil engineer with more than 20 years’ experience delivering complex transport infrastructure. As leader of Aurecon’s Transport business in New Zealand, David oversees a team of 300 specialists across planning, roads, rail, bridges, and underground systems. He is known for driving performance through collaborative leadership whilst fostering client-focused solutions and championing inclusive design and engineering excellence. A trusted industry voice, David advocates for capability development, wellbeing, and positive community outcomes.

David Rei Miller

David Rei Miller, of Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Kahungunu, and NZ European descent, has spent over 20 years contributing to his community through engineering. Guided by strong family values and a commitment to service, he has built a meaningful career using his expertise to deliver positive outcomes for the communities he serves. In addition to his water and wastewater background, David is a generalist who has been involved for 14 years in Lifeline Utilities for emergency management.

David Stewart

David Stewart is recognised for his significant contributions to geotechnical engineering and engineering geology, particularly in slope risk management. He has shared practical insights through numerous papers and championed technologies such as drones and remote monitoring to improve slope assessment. David has also contributed extensively to the New Zealand Geotechnical Society, including recent service on the Steering Group for the NZGS Slope Stability Guidelines.

Dejan Novakov

Dejan Novakov is a Technical Principal at WSP with over 30 years of continuous practice in New Zealand and a career spanning more than four decades in structural/civil and earthquake engineering. He is recognised for his significant contributions to seismic and bridge engineering, including the introduction and application of displacement-based design methods for the assessment and design of bridges. Dejan has played a key role in national recovery efforts following major events such as the Canterbury and Kaikōura earthquakes and Cyclone Gabrielle. Through his extensive publications, presentations, and mentoring, he has advanced best practices and supported the development of the next generation of engineers.

Douglas Wilson

Dr Doug Wilson is an Associate Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Waipapa Taumata Rau – University of Auckland, directing the BE(Hons) Civil Engineering programme and the Transportation Research Centre. He leads research and teaching in transport infrastructure, safety, sustainability, and emerging transport technologies, with over 200 publications and more than $40M in research funding. Doug also serves as UoA Campus Director for the US ASPIRE NSF Engineering Research Centre, a Board Member of Intelligent Transport Systems NZ, and contributes to the EU Connected, Cooperative and Autonomous Mobility network, advancing intelligent and sustainable transport systems globally.

Elke Beca

Elke Beca is a Chartered Professional Engineer and Certified Fellow in Asset Management with over 20 years of experience in infrastructure asset management. Her career has focused on advancing lifecycle planning, investment decision-making, and technical standards across Aotearoa New Zealand, including leading nationally significant initiatives that have reshaped how infrastructure is planned and delivered. Elke has contributed through academic teaching, mentoring across the sector, and championing STEM engagement and youth development. She is recognised for her commitment to capability uplift, ethical practice, and inclusive leadership, supporting resilient, evidence-based infrastructure outcomes for future generations.

Elliot Duke

Elliot Duke is a Chartered Professional Engineer with over 20 years’ experience in geotechnical and civil engineering. As Engineering Director at Davis Ogilvie, he has grown the team into one of the South Island’s largest engineering employers, leading expansion into new markets and regions. A strong advocate for sustainability, he has driven the company’s journey to becoming carbon positive accredited. A two-time recipient of the Fulton Downer Award, Elliot has contributed his expertise to disaster recovery efforts across New Zealand and continues to provide specialist advice to deliver resilient outcomes.

Emilia Stocks

Emilia Stocks has 16 years of experience in geotechnical and civil engineering across local government and commercial construction projects at Tonkin + Taylor. She has contributed to advancing engineering resilience and risk management through her technical expertise and dedicated professional service. Emilia has demonstrated strong leadership as Treasurer of the New Zealand Geotechnical Society and through her involvement in risk management initiatives with CEAS. Her commitment to service extends beyond the profession, including as a volunteer with the Wellington Emergency Response Team to support her local community.

Emily Afoa

Emily Afoa, a proud descendant of Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Maniapoto, is a Chartered Professional Engineer and co-director of Tektus Consultants Ltd, as well as co-Principal Investigator for Wai Ora Kāinga Ora at Pūrangakura. She leads with purpose, placing mātauranga and tikanga Māori at the heart of her engineering practice. Emily’s work spans catchment-scale water management, public infrastructure, and land development, guided by a commitment to te mana me te mauri o te wai and the advancement of indigenous leadership. Grounded in cultural values and service, she bridges Te Ao Māori and engineering, shaping community engagement with infrastructure and creating pathways for future professionals.

Gang Yu

Gang Yu is a Chartered Professional Engineer with over 20 years’ experience in bridge design, structural resilience, and asset management. At Auckland Transport, he leads the stewardship of more than 1,200 bridges, ensuring safety, performance, and long-term value. His career reflects technical excellence, innovation, and contributions to engineering practice through research, standards development, and mentoring. Gang actively supports Engineering New Zealand and is committed to delivering infrastructure that connects and serves communities.

Glenn Houpapa

With more than 25 years’ experience in civil engineering and project management, Glenn Houpapa (Waikato - Ngati Maniapoto) has led major infrastructure projects across New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific. As Delivery Director for the $5.5 billion City Rail Link, he has guided one of the country’s most complex and transformative transport projects. Glenn combines deep technical expertise with strong iwi values, uniting teams through collaboration and shared purpose. His leadership extends to governance roles with Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Rangahau, Te Korowai, and the CRL Mana Whenua Forum, where he champions safety, environmental responsibility, and meaningful engagement with communities.

Graeme Hill

Graeme Hill has made significant contributions to engineering leadership across New Zealand’s industrial and infrastructure sectors. His career includes senior roles in the Royal New Zealand Navy, Mercury NZ, and Fonterra, where he has delivered major capital programmes and strengthened engineering capability through a focus on technical safety, risk management, and regulatory excellence. Graeme is also committed to developing others, contributing to mentoring, graduate development, and industry collaboration. Beyond his professional work, his long-standing voluntary service in search and rescue, including as a search dog handler and field team member, demonstrates his dedication to serving both the engineering profession and the wider community.

Greg Tiniura Wichman

Greg Wichman (Te Arawa) has over 35 years of engineering experience in construction across the United Kingdom, Pacific Islands, and New Zealand. He has led a range of technically challenging major construction projects, delivering customer-focused outcomes through a collaborative “One Team” approach that unites clients, contractors, and stakeholders. Greg’s deep understanding of operational requirements, including managing risks in live environments, ensures clarity and certainty across projects. His leadership is defined by accountability, performance ownership, and the ability to inspire teams, combining strategic insight with practical expertise to drive innovation and sustainable growth.

Hugh Blake-Manson

Hugh Blake-Manson has over 28 years of experience in civil engineering, specialising in asset management within the three waters sector. His career spans contracting, consulting, and local government, where he has demonstrated leadership, service, and a commitment to advancing industry knowledge. Hugh has contributed extensively through leadership of industry bodies and management boards, postgraduate research, developing sector guidelines and manuals, and organising and participating in conferences. His approach is guided by the principles of manaakitanga for the people of Aotearoa and kaitiakitanga for the environment. In recognition of his contributions, he has also been awarded Life Membership of Water New Zealand.

Hugh Wilson

Hugh Wilson began his engineering career in 1980 doing an NZCE at Wellington Polytechnic. For the next few decades, he worked across construction, consultancy, and local government industries on water and wastewater related projects. He joined Unitec in 2011 and for the last six years has been the Academic Programme Manager for the Civil Engineering Department. In this role he has championed the integration of study and work and the enhancement of technical education to meet the present and future needs of the civil engineering industry.

Ida Mereana Ethel Tia Dowling

Ida Dowling is a nationally recognised transport planning and infrastructure leader with a proven record of delivering complex, multi-billion-dollar programmes across New Zealand. She combines deep technical expertise in business case development, statutory approvals, and investment planning with exceptional leadership of high-performing teams. Her work, including the Northwest Busway and Airport to Botany projects, has set national benchmarks for quality, timeliness, and collaboration. As the first female President of ACE New Zealand, she has demonstrated outstanding governance, diversity advocacy, and mentorship, inspiring the next generation of engineering leaders.

Jan Stanway

Jan Stanway is a highly regarded engineer recognised nationally and internationally for her expertise in building seismic resilience. She has advanced the profession through design guidance, education, and advocacy for improved engineering practices, helping communities and businesses achieve resilient outcomes. Jan combines technical knowledge with strong client engagement to deliver practical, effective solutions.

Jeanette Alice Ward

Jeanette Alice Ward is a transport engineer dedicated to delivering better outcomes for communities and future generations. Recognised as a technical leader, she has contributed her expertise to a wide range of projects and inspires others through her enthusiasm and leadership. Jeanette has held numerous leadership roles within the Engineering New Zealand Transportation Group, championing collaboration across professions and with the community. Her ability to connect people and ideas has made her a respected voice in the industry and a role model for emerging engineers.

John Wallace Scott

John Wallace Scott has made significant contributions to disaster recovery and engineering resilience in New Zealand, providing leadership and technical expertise to national and local governments since the Canterbury earthquakes. He has played a pivotal role in developing key industry guidance, including on geotechnical earthquake engineering and rockfall guidelines and in setting up and managing the New Zealand Geotechnical Database. Now part of Auckland Council’s Engineering Resilience Team, John continues to support recovery efforts following the 2023 cyclones and remains an influential contributor to NZGS technical guidance and practice.

Jonathan Sickling

Jon Sickling is a Chartered Professional Engineer and experienced leader in tunnelling and underground construction. As Construction Manager for Watercare’s Tunnel and Underground Programme, he has delivered major projects, including Auckland’s Central Interceptor, and previously led the Strategic Tunnel Enhancement Programme in Abu Dhabi. With a career spanning design, contracting, and client-side delivery in New Zealand and internationally since 2006, Jon is recognised for his expertise in managing complex underground infrastructure projects.

Jonny Papa

Jonny Papa is the New Zealand Buildings Leader at Aurecon and a proud Cook Island New Zealander. He has played a leading role in shaping and delivering significant building projects in Aotearoa, including major developments in the healthcare sector that have made a lasting difference for communities across the motu. Jonny is recognised for his mentorship of emerging engineers and his advocacy for greater Māori and Pasifika representation in the profession, reflecting his commitment to inclusive leadership and community impact.

Karen Frew

Karen Frew is the General Manager Electricity at Powerco, where she leads engineering and operational teams to deliver safe, reliable and innovative electricity services. Her career has focused on championing asset management excellence, strategic investment and collaboration across the energy sector. Karen contributes to industry advancement through technical leadership, mentoring and active involvement with the EEA and ENA to support capability uplift. She is recognised for her commitment to continuous improvement, inclusion and professional integrity, and for her dedication to shaping a better future for Aotearoa.

Kirstan O’Donoghue

Kirstan O’Donoghue is a Chartered Member with over 28 years of experience in the highways and transportation industry, working primarily within local and central government in both the UK and New Zealand. Since moving to Wellington in 2017, she has become the leading authority on speed limit setting and management in Aotearoa. As the NZ Transport Agency’s subject matter expert for state highway speed management and leader of the National Road Safety team, Kirstan is recognised for her technical expertise, leadership, and commitment to safer roads for all New Zealanders.

Manu Burkhardt Macrae

He urī o Muriwhenua, Manu Macrae was born and raised in the Far North. He is a Civil and Environmental Engineer and co-owner of The FNR Group Ltd, a construction business based in Kaitaia that has grown to employ more than 160 staff across multiple companies. Beginning his career as a consulting engineer with Opus in New Zealand and Australia, he has focused on the delivery of public infrastructure and supporting regional development. Manu is deeply committed to the growth and prosperity of Te Tai Tokerau and leading projects that strengthen communities and enable sustainable regional infrastructure. Tūwhitia te hopo, mairangatia te angitū!

Mark Willard

Mark Willard is a structural engineer who has made significant contributions to the profession through his work leading engineering for the Ministry of Education. He has applied his experience as a consulting practitioner to improve the resilience of New Zealand’s school buildings and is a strong advocate for applying best engineering practices that incorporate the latest design knowledge for the benefit of tamariki. Mark is highly regarded for his integrity and his ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to non-technical audiences.

Paula Alkema

Paula Alkema has over 25 years of experience leading the design, construction, and commercial delivery of complex civil infrastructure projects across roading and rail. She has been a strong advocate for innovation in procurement, promoting fairer risk allocation and fostering open, trusted relationships across the supply chain. Paula’s leadership reflects a deep commitment to building sustainability practices and driving collaboration, ensuring better infrastructure outcomes and a lasting legacy for all New Zealanders.

Peter Edward Simon Wiles

Peter Wiles is a Chartered Professional Engineer with over 24 years of experience spanning bridge design, technical leadership, strategy development, and professional services consultancy. He has extensive board and governance experience and a strong commitment to developing people within the profession. Peter’s expertise is highly regarded in the transportation industry, where he contributes to shaping the future of infrastructure in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Rachel Wright

Rachel Wright has over 25 years’ experience in engineering, with leadership spanning governance, inclusion, and technical excellence. She has served on multiple boards and committees, including ACE New Zealand, the Engineering New Zealand Competency Assessment Board, and the CPEng Board, shaping strategic policy, competency frameworks, and professional standards. Rachel has contributed to post-earthquake rebuild initiatives, led a growing consultancy, and driven improvements in quality systems, health and safety, diversity, and sustainability, while mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Sally Hargraves

Dr Sally Hargraves is a Chartered Member (Professional Engineering Geologist) recognised for her technical excellence, leadership and sustained voluntary service to the profession. She has made significant contributions to advancing engineering geology and geotechnical practice through her work on national standards and technical guidelines. Based in the Bay of Plenty and Nelson/Tasman regions, Sally is known for her exemplary professional practice and her vital role in disaster recovery following a number of natural disaster events.

Seósamh Costello

Seósamh Costello has over 30 years of experience as a practising civil engineer and academic. His international career has spanned the design of automotive test tracks and major highway projects to consulting on Public Private Partnerships. Since moving to New Zealand in 2002 to join the University of Auckland, he has dedicated his career to educating the next generation of engineers and advancing impactful research. As an academic leader, he has served as Associate Dean in the Faculty of Engineering and as Deputy Head and Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Siva Sivapakkiam

Siva Sivapakkiam is a civil engineer and executive leader with over 25 years’ experience across consulting, contracting, and state-owned enterprises. As Chief Infrastructure Officer at KiwiRail, he is recognised for strengthening safety culture, building high-performing teams, and leading network-wide performance improvements across the national rail network. Siva’s commitment to public value, mentoring emerging engineers, and serving his community underscores his contribution to the profession.

Susan Temple

Susan Temple is a leading Temporary Works Engineer with extensive experience in developing and delivering successful, award-winning projects. Her career has primarily been with Main Contractors, holding roles including Project Manager and Senior Engineer, and she currently leads a specialist team in Temporary Works Consulting, providing temporary works solutions for construction projects and public events. Susan is passionate about promoting Temporary Works awareness, training, and procedural control across the industry, and has contributed her expertise as a committee member of the Temporary Works Forum since 2021.

Tania Hyde

Tania Hyde is a Technical Director at Beca with more than 25 years’ experience delivering infrastructure projects across Aotearoa and internationally. Her career is defined by advancing safety, sustainability and circular economy principles within engineering practice. She co-created the nationally adopted Safety in Design process and the Circular Design Framework, gifted to Engineering New Zealand for its Climate Action CPD module. Tania is recognised for her integration of systems thinking, inclusion of Te Ao Māori, and her commitment to regenerative infrastructure and mentoring emerging engineers.

Thibaut L’Hopital

Thibaut L’Hopital has over 20 years of experience delivering complex projects in New Zealand and internationally. His career spans both contractor and client roles, with senior experience in delivery, design, and commercial management across infrastructure, public, and high-rise building projects, including new builds and refurbishments. Thibaut played a leading role in the City Rail Link project, overseeing the design and construction of Maungawhau Station. He is recognised for his commitment to engineering excellence, collaboration, and ethical practice, as well as his dedication to mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Timothy Watterson

Tim Watterson has 29 years of experience in civil engineering and major infrastructure projects across New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom. As a Principal Major Project Director at Aurecon, he has demonstrated strong leadership in delivering complex projects while championing safety, efficiency, and team well-being. Tim is committed to developing the next generation of leaders, raising industry standards, and achieving outstanding outcomes for communities through high-performance project delivery.

Toa Greening

Toa Greening is Director of Microcar NZ Ltd and has over 30 years’ experience in the Information Technology sector. He has led innovation across a range of technical and leadership roles. A passionate advocate for sustainable transport, Toa pioneered micro-electric vehicle solutions in New Zealand, including demonstrating the Tango T600 EV on Auckland and Wellington motorways. He continues to collaborate internationally to advance micro-mobility technology, supporting smarter, low-emission transport networks for Aotearoa and beyond.

Tom Shand

Dr Tom Shand is a coastal engineer and scientist recognised for his leadership in coastal design, research, and education. As Technical Director at Tonkin + Taylor and an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Auckland, he has delivered innovative solutions for major infrastructure projects across New Zealand, addressing material and environmental challenges. A dedicated educator and mentor, Tom has strengthened links between industry and academia through teaching, supervision, and professional leadership, including as Chair of the New Zealand Coastal Society and the Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference.

Yogesh Kumar

Yogesh Kumar has over 30 years of experience in structural engineering, leading major infrastructure projects and seismic risk reduction programmes across New Zealand. His career has been dedicated to advancing safety, resilience, and engineering excellence through leadership, innovation, and collaboration. Yogesh actively contributes to the profession through his involvement with Engineering New Zealand, SESOC, and the Open Polytechnic Advisory Group, and as Co-Chair of the Natural Hazards Inc Business Cluster. Through mentorship, professional service, and community engagement, he continues to strengthen the engineering profession and contribute to the wellbeing of communities.