Discuss engineering in your region and across the motu, meet our leadership team, ask questions and network with likeminded engineers – all at Member Connect 2025.

"Doing what's right, not what's easy"

This year, the focus is on being part of a community that drives progress, advocates for change and tackles tough issues, ensuring that engineers always have a seat at the table.

Hear about the following key topics from Engineering New Zealand's senior leaders:

  • Advocacy – the infrastructure pipeline and skills shortage
  • CPEng Rules changes – new classes and risk-based assessment
  • Disciplinary matters – the Reay case and suspension of engineers

Tell us about engineering in your region and the challenges and opportunities you face. Ask questions, network with engineers in your area and meet our leadership team in a comfortable setting.

Attend in-person or online to find out about key initiatives underway and mahi that Engineering New Zealand is doing to promote engineering in Aotearoa.

2025 event dates

  • Taranaki – Wednesday 14 May
  • Wellington – Thursday 15 May
  • Christchurch – Wednesday 11 June
  • Wānaka – Thursday 12 June
  • Queenstown – Thursday 12 June
  • Gisborne – Tuesday 5 August
  • Rotorua – Wednesday 6 August
  • Tauranga – Wednesday 6 August
  • Auckland (North Shore) – Thursday 7 August
  • Auckland (CBD) – Thursday 7 August
  • Blenheim – Wednesday 10 September
  • Nelson – Wednesday 10 September
  • Greymouth – Thursday 11 September
  • Online events – dates and times TBD

2024 wrap-up

Catch up on last year's topics with a video wrap-up and get ready to connect with your fellow members and Te Ao Rangahau.

Here are some links to some of the key discussion points covered last year and further reading relating to the questions you asked.

Key initiatives

Member services

Engineering Practice