Engineers have great stories to tell. We've recorded oral histories with engineers about their life and work.

Reginald Ernest Hermans (1918 - 2012)

As a civil engineer for the Ministry of Works, Reginald Ernest Hermans was involved with many significant projects, including overseeing …

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Hans Huizing (1924 - 2017)

Hans Huizing graduated in the Netherlands in 1948, emigrating to New Zealand in 1952 to work for the Ministry of …

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Sir John Henderson Ingram (1924 - 2015)

John Ingram was an astute businessman whose engineering background served him well.

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Douglas William Joy (1926 - 2017)

Doug Joy was born and educated in Christchurch where he completed an apprenticeship in mechanical engineering.

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Miles Kennedy (1927-)

Miles Kennedy had a career as a distinguished chemical engineer and educator.

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David King (1925 - 2022)

David King was born in Cornwall, UK. At the age of sixteen, David began an apprenticeship with General Electric Company.

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Gretchen Kivell (1948-)

Gretchen Kivell forged a path for women in engineering, inspiring others to enter the profession.

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John La Roche (1937- )

John La Roche graduated from the University of Auckland’s School of Engineering in 1961 and worked in Hamilton City Council’s …

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Bryan Leyland (1938 - )

Bryan started work for the Auckland Power Board in 1957 as an electrical engineer on a six-year cadetship.

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Ian McCutcheon (1926-)

Ian McCutcheon’s career evolved from electrical engineering into senior roles in public administration in local and central government.

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Dave McLaren (1936- )

Dave McLaren was born in Dunedin. After finishing high school, he found a job at the Ministry of Works as …

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Bob Norman (1923 - 2021)

After completing an honours degree in civil engineering in 1944, Bob Norman served overseas before joining the Civil Engineering Design …

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William Henry Pitt (1926 - 2018)

William Pitt had a long career in electrical engineering.

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Douglas Ritchie (1932-)

Douglas Ritchie had a business career that evolved from electrical engineering into senior management and executive roles with prominent New …

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Winsbury James (Jim) Robinson (1921 - 2020)

Jim Robinson was born in Taihape and after attending Feilding High School, he joined the Post Office before moving to …

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