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Heritage walking tours

24 May 2019

See the engineering that has shaped New Zealand. We offer self-guided tours for Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, taking you on a journey through our engineering heritage and innovative present.

Rules of engagement

4 Mar 2019

For engineers, getting the community on side with a project is more than just a tick box. It means thinking hard about how they can get involved.

Day in the Life: David Seymour

19 Sep 2018

While his name's synonymous with the ACT Party, and for some, Dancing with the Stars, many New Zealanders mightn’t know David Seymour is a qualified electrical engineer. He started his career as an engineer, but before long he moved to Canada to work as a policy analyst for a private sector think tank. He’s one of five engineers in his family and one of two in Parliament (the other is Nick Smith MP FEngNZ). David was elected to Parliament in September 2014.

Get to know our Young + Innovators

8 Mar 2018

We’re thrilled to announce the finalists who will be competing to be named Young Engineer of the Year at our Young+ Innovators Awards on 12 April in Auckland.

What does the change in government mean?

7 Nov 2017

There is a new direction at the Beehive and it will affect the engineering profession. Earlier this week, the 52nd New Zealand Parliament opened with a Labour-New Zealand First Coalition in charge, supported by the Greens.

Engineering biographies

28 Sep 2017

Celebrating engineering accomplishments is important for the industry. Here we acknowledge the engineers who made it all possible.

Waikato Branch

22 Sep 2017

The Waikato Branch covers the biggest region in the North Island, and includes members from Hamilton and Taupo. They meet every month in Hamilton and, whenever they can, run site visits to significant local projects. They work closely with groups who have similar interests, such as Engineering New Zealand Technical Groups and Women in Engineering. Plus, they support future engineers through great working relationships with the University of Waikato and Wintec.

Taranaki Branch

22 Sep 2017

The Taranaki Branch deliver events that cater to the broad range of industries and disciplines in the area. They aim to have events every month, ranging from social events like pub quizzes and wine tasting, to technical presentations, as well as visits to sites around Taranaki. Their events attract members from every stage of their engineering career, from students and recent graduates to retired engineers.

Wellington and Manawatū Railway

11 Sep 2017

Although initially a government project in 1879, the Wellington and Manawatū Railway (WMR) was completed by a company between 1881 and 1886. This was a very successful private railway before being integrated into the government system in 1908.

Karangahake Gold Mining