We aim for greater influence with government and industry to inform and shape the engineering policy agenda.
We make sure that in all issues affecting engineering and engineers in New Zealand:
- we boldly speak out and advocate on behalf of our members, the public, and the wider engineering profession
- engineers are part of the key conversations
- government knows what engineers think and need.
Thought Leadership
Our Thought Leadership work addresses key issues in industry and opportunities to move forward on these issues.
Quality Issues in the Building System
This report comes in response to a series of high-profile failures in structural design, some of which are used as case studies. It focuses on the role of engineers in assuring quality.
Below you can read the report, watch a webinar or read answers to questions.
Read the report | 753.3 KB
Read Q&As | 250.8 KB
Policy Submissions
As an Engineering New Zealand member, we want to help you to have a voice. With your support, we will continue to be able to show leadership on the issues of the day and provide a respected voice to the Government on behalf of the profession.
Read our framework for developing policy and submissions
We're also represented on the Engineering Leadership Forum, where leaders from industry organisations discuss current issues and, where possible, coordinate activities and to assist one another.
Have a look at our submissions and letters to see what a difference using your voice can make.
2024
Fast Track Approvals Bill Submission – April 2024 | 195.5 KB
Draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024-34 Submission – April 2024 | 213.9 KB
Letter to Minister Erica Stanford: STEM pipeline in education – March 2024 | 244.0 KB
Building (Dam Safety) Regulations 2022 Targeted Consultation – February 2024 | 243.4 KB
2023
Briefings to Incoming Ministers
The National-led coalition government of 2023 has seen new ministers appointed and a new policy agenda prioritised. We have provided briefings to incoming ministers on topics of relevance across the engineering profession.
Emergency Management Bill Submission – November 2023 | 195.5 KB
Letter to Massey University: College of Sciences Change Proposal – October 2023 | 224.0 KB
Draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024 Submission – October 2023 | 211.2 KB
MBIE Review of the building consent system submission – August 2023 | 590.0 KB
DZ 3910 submission – June 2023 | 219.6 KB
Building levy review submission – May 2023 | 396.9 KB
Occupational regulation reforms in the building and construction sector submission – April 2023 | 391.4 KB
Draft report: review into the future for local government – February 2023 | 271.5 KB
Spatial planning bill submission – February 2023 | 233.2 KB
Natural and built environment bill submission – February 2023 | 230.8 KB
Water Services Legislation submission – February 2023 | 189.3 KB
Letter to Minister Woods: Engineers Registration Bill – February 2023 | 171.1 KB
2022
Future of the Skilled Migrant Category submission – November 2022 | 390.6 KB
Inter-regional Passenger Rail submission – November 2022 | 284.1 KB
Water Services Entities Bill submission – September 2022 | 211.8 KB
Review of the Building Consent System submission – September 2022 | 522.6 KB
Building code update: Letter of support for SESOC and SFPE – July 2022 | 222.4 KB
MfE Draft national adaptation plan – May 2022 | 246.4 KB
Waka Kotahi Fees and funding consultation – May 2022 | 298.0 KB
MfE Transforming recycling consultation – May 2022 | 266.7 KB
2021
Productivity commission immigration consultation – December 2021 | 332.3 KB
EQC Inquiry recommendation to develop a standing dispute resolution mechanism – October 2021 | 229.7 KB
Natural and Built Environments Exposure Bill Submission – August 2021 | 205.3 KB
He Tūāpapa ki te Ora – Infrastructure for a Better Future submission – July 2021 | 295.3 KB
Electricity and Gas Safety Regulations submission – June 2021 | 223.1 KB
Occupational Regulation of Engineers Submission – June 2021 | 524.5 KB
Building Code Update 2021 Submission – June 2021 | 390.6 KB
Climate Change Commission 2021 Draft Advice Submission – March 2021 | 337.0 KB
Water Services Bill Submission – February 2021 | 170.5 KB
Workforce Development Council, Orders in Council Submission – February 2021 | 197.1 KB
2020
Briefing for Incoming Ministers – November 2020 | 238.3 KB
Building for Climate Change – October 2020 | 211.2 KB
Government Policy Statement: Land Transport 2021 Submission – May 2020 | 183.8 KB
Draft New Zealand Rail Plan Submission – May 2020 | 220.7 KB
Letter to Health Select Committee – March 2020 | 188.6 KB
Accelerating Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency – February 2020 | 258.2 KB
Resource Management Act Review Submission – February 2020 | 225.6 KB
2019
A Vision for Hydrogen Submission – October 2019 | 245.5 KB
Health and Safety at Work Better Regulation – October 2019 | 223.0 KB
New Zealand Qualifications Framework Review – September 2019 | 265.9 KB
Building Code Update – September 2019 | 206.9 KB
Dam Safety – August 2019 | 214.7 KB
Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill – July 2019 | 202.0 KB
Productivity commission – July 2019 | 280.7 KB
Occupational regulation – June 2019 | 463.8 KB
Building system legislative reform – June 2019 | 137.9 KB
Draft Submission to the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill – June 2019 | 298.1 KB
Submission for Earthquake Commission Public Inquiry – May 2019 | 278.9 KB
Infrastructure Commission Bill – May 2019 | 172.9 KB
Briefing for meeting with Minister Woods – May 2019 | 247.3 KB
Reform of Vocational Education Discussion Document – April 2019 | 144.9 KB
NZSOLD Letter to Minister Salesa – March 2019 | 311.1 KB
Substantial Alterations – February 2019 | 163.7 KB
Briefing for Meeting with Minister Mahuta – February 2019 | 188.0 KB
Briefing for Meeting with Minister Genter - February 2019 | 249.8 KB
Briefing for MBIE on Dam Safety Assurance – January 2019 | 336.0 KB
2018
Submission to Productivity Commission on Local Government Funding and Financing – November 2018 | 200.2 KB
Briefing to Minister Salesa – November 2018 | 334.2 KB
National Disaster Resilience Strategy Submission | 1.2 MB
Submission to MBIE on Fire Acceptable Solution CAS2 by SFPE and IFE | 513.8 KB
Submission to Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee on the Building Act Amendment Bill | 112.6 KB
Submission to New Zealand Treasury - A new independent infrastructure body | 2.5 MB
Letter to Hon Andrew Bayly MP | 402.1 KB
Submission to Building Code Changes 2018 | 399.7 KB
Submission to Wellington City Council Proposed 10-Year Plan | 973.6 KB
Submission to the Zero Carbon Bill Discussion Document | 429.9 KB
Letter to Minister Genter June 2018 | 301.2 KB
Submission to Productivity Commission Draft Report Low-emissions Economy 08 June 2018 | 452.7 KB
Letter to Minister Mahuta May 2018 | 304.4 KB
Letter from Minister of Local Government, Nanaia Mahuta on water reform | 105.1 KB
Briefing with Minister Salesa - March 2018 | 407.1 KB
Briefing with Minister Shaw - April 2018 | 406.0 KB
Water Reform March 2018 Joint Letter with Infrastructure New Zealand | 580.6 KB
Health and Safety by Design – Good Practice guidelines | 320.2 KB
2017
Letter to Hon J Salesa - Introduction to incoming Minister October 2017 | 371.4 KB
Letter to Hon S Jones - Introduction to incoming Minister | 358.2 KB
Letter to Hon J Shaw - Introduction to incoming Minister | 307.8 KB
Letter to Hon Dr M Woods - Introduction to incoming Minister | 308.4 KB
Amendments to B1/VM1 and loop bar connection ban 2017 | 697.0 KB
Proposals for Regulations under the Building (Earthquake-Prone Buildings) Amendment Act 2016 | 367.7 KB
Proposals for a Methodology to Identify Earthquake-Prone Buildings | 403.0 KB
Building Performance Standards | 287.5 KB
Government Policy Statement on Land Transport | 289.1 KB
Clean Water | 390.0 KB
Land Transport Rule – Setting of Speed Limits | 538.4 KB
Havelock North Water Inquiry | 151.7 KB
Ministerial Review – Better Responses to Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies in New Zealand | 306.1 KB
2016
Update report to MBIE on membership pathway | 784.4 KB
Southland Water and Land Plan | 667.9 KB
Marlborough Environment Plan | 1.1 MB
Health and Safety by Design | 1.5 MB
Northland Draft Regional Plan | 1.2 MB
Better Urban Planning – Productivity Commission | 157.0 KB
Land Transport Amendment Bill | 132.2 KB
Regulatory Systems (Commercial Matters) Amendment Bill | 127.6 KB
Amending Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods | 206.8 KB
Review of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rule | 118.3 KB
Civil Defence Emergency Management Amendment Bill | 57.2 KB
Resource Legislation Amendment Bill | 118.8 KB
2015
Queenstown Lakes District Plan Review, Chapter 26: Historic Heritage | 193.7 KB
Dunedin City Council’s Second Generation District Plan | 148.4 KB
Engineering Skills: Call for Evidence Review of Tier 2 | 177.3 KB
Building Act Emergency Management Proposals | 479.8 KB
2014
Submission to MBIE Occupational Regulation of Engineers | 615.0 KB
2013
Who, What, Wai? Improving Urban Water Services | 702.5 KB
2011
A Safer New Zealand: Reducing our Exposure to Natural Hazards | 4.5 MB
