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Johannes (Hans) Barteld Seye Huizing (1924-2017)
21 Aug 2020
Hans Huizing spent his career with the Ministry of Works, first as an assistant engineer and later in senior roles including Chief Civil Engineer and Assistant Commissioner of Works.
Touch wood
12 Jun 2025
Wood has been used in design and construction for thousands of years, but thanks to new and developing technologies, we’re merely on the cusp of timber’s potential. Crucially, the sustainable development of wood products could reduce energy demand and carbon emissions.
Past winners
11 Dec 2025
Read about the inspiring dedication and achievements of Fellowship and Distinguished Fellowship recipients from the last three years.
Denniston Incline
5 Sep 2017
Locals called the Denniston Incline the eighth wonder of the world. Opened in 1879, this South Island railway transported coal from the precipitous Mount Rochfort Plateau to Denniston, a fall of 518m over a track distance of 1670m.
George Thornton (1828–1914)
5 Sep 2017
George Thornton was baptised in Beverley, Yorkshire, on 10 October 1828, one of the 11 children of William Thornton (b. circa 1795 at Cowick, Yorkshire), a railway contractor, and his wife Mary (b. circa 1799 at Beverley).
New partnership to strengthen engineering guidance
6 Oct 2025
Engineering New Zealand is excited to be partnering with three key government agencies to support engineers and lift the standard of engineering guidance across the country.
Taking to the roads
20 Sep 2025
New Zealand is not a place where you might necessarily feel comfortable behind the wheel. But as problem solvers and pragmatists, transport engineers are at the heart of work to make our country’s roads safer for all users.
Using AI in professional practice
26 May 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly part of the engineer’s toolkit. Not because it replaces engineers, but because it helps us make better decisions faster, especially when working under pressure, with complex regulations, or constrained resources.
Five more minutes with Matt Watson
9 Dec 2024
This month, we caught up with Matt Watson, who was recently on sabbatical in the United States. Learn about his experiences, highlights and what he’s bringing back to the University of Canterbury.
AI in practice: engineering examples
4 Oct 2024
As Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow in scale and scope, it is affecting every industry, including engineering. Here’s a round-up of some practical ways engineers in Aotearoa are applying AI.
