Thank you to everyone who joined us at He kura nā Rātā, He kura pūkaha: a wānanga to celebrate Māori in engineering.

Our speakers and panellists shared knowledge, while participants exchanged stories, built relationships, embraced mātauranga Māori and explored ways of making the profession more inclusive for Māori.

A big thank you to our partners and supporters, speakers, production crew and everyone involved in this phenomenal event.

Interested in connecting with us on future Māori in engineering initiatives? Get in touch

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Whakaahua | Photographs

Step into the moments that made the wānanga so special. These images celebrate the past, present and future of Māori in engineering, honour the remarkable achievements of the three Award winners and capture the strength of whanaungatanga.

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Te Kāhui Māngai | MCs, speakers and panellists

Meet the leaders, experts and passionate advocates who push for a profession that’s more inclusive for Māori – and know what it takes to make meaningful change.

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Ngā Taonga | Te Mana Kiwi SPPEEx Awards

Over 100 people celebrated Māori excellence in engineering at the He kura nā Rātā, He kura pūkaha Dinner and Te Mana Kiwi SPPEEx Awards. Congratulations to the three award winners: leaders who uplift kaupapa Māori through their mahi and contributions to the engineering profession.

Read about Award recipients

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Te Kāhui Tautoko | Partners and supporters

We tautoko all the generous partners who jumped at the chance to get involved with this wānanga. Their support created a rich experience and kept costs down. Warm gratitude to Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland for generously hosting this event.

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