Te Mana Kiwi SPPEEx and Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Rangahau are proud to bring you He kura nā Rātā, He kura pūkaha – this time coming to you at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua.
New dates: 19–20 May 2027
Nominations are now open for the Te Mana Kiwi SPPEEx Awards, recognising the achievements, leadership and excellence of Tangata Whenua (Māori) and Tagata o le Moana (Pacific Peoples) in engineering.
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Highlights from He kura nā Rātā, He kura Pūkaha 2025
Whakaahua | Photographs
Step into the moments from 2025 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.
Te Kāhui Māngai | MCs, speakers & panellists 2025
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.
Ngā Taonga | Te Mana Kiwi SPPEEx Awards
Over 100 people celebrated Māori excellence in engineering at the 2025 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.
