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Engineering heritage in April
31 Mar 2026
Check out a roundup of the latest heritage news and discover new resources and featured content.
Engineers' stories – Peter Harrison
8 Oct 2025
Since 2022, commuters along State Highway 2 have seen Te Ara Tupua – the new shared path between Petone and Wellington – gradually take shape along the harbour’s edge. But what’s less visible is the extraordinary engineering effort and innovation behind the scenes to build this major piece of infrastructure.
Five more minutes with Alessandro Palermo
31 Jul 2024
Being an engineering academic is a global career. In August 2023, after 14 years at the University of Canterbury, Professor in Structural Engineering, Alessandro Palermo left the garden city and headed to the University of California, San Diego.
Young Engineer of the Year Award 2016 finalists
10 Feb 2016
We are pleased to announce our four finalists for this year’s Young Engineer of the Year Award are Jing Siong (John) Cheah GIPENZ, Liam Edwards MIPENZ, Felicity Jensen GIPENZ and Martin Peat GIPENZ.
Engineering Heritage in December
28 Nov 2025
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Robert George Norman (1923 - 2021)
13 Apr 2021
Bob Norman had a distinguished career with the Ministry of Works and served as Commissioner of Works 1983-1985. He was well known for his forthright approach and for his publications which included memoir and poetry.
Engineering heritage in February
13 Feb 2026
Check out a roundup of the latest heritage news and discover new resources and featured content.
Manawatū Gorge Road
21 Mar 2024
Construction of a road through the Manawatū Gorge was first begun in 1871. The road traverses the rugged terrain between the Ruahine and Tararua Forest Parks, to link the east and west coasts, providing a route between Hawke’s Bay and Palmerston North.
Creative thinking clears water
6 Apr 2023
An innovative, collaborative project to replace a 1960s culvert has led to restored water flow, revitalised wetlands and flood reduction.
Engineers' stories – Natalia Uran
3 May 2023
Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle was an historic event, causing widespread damage and the tragic loss of 11 lives. Natalia Uran of WSP shares her experience of responding to the damage it caused in real time.
