Young Engineers New Zealand

16/06/2026

Take five minutes with Josh Ferguson, Chair of the Student Committee and third year civil engineering student at the University of Canterbury.

Find out what inspired him to pursue engineering, what challenge he believes engineers should be tackling right now and what he gets up to in his downtime.

Take five with Josh >>

Take five with Josh Ferguson, Chair of the Student Committee and third year civil engineering student at the University of Canterbury. Find out what inspired him to pursue engineering, what challenge he believes engineers should be tackling right now and what he gets up to in his downtime.

10/06/2026

Early in your career and keen to grow?

Mentor Me connects you with experienced engineers who’ve been where you are. Apply for Mentor Me – Engineering New Zealand’s free mentoring programme for members.

“My mentee has progressed extremely well with a little guidance and is doing very well professionally and personally.”
– Regunathan, 2025 Mentor

Like Regunathan, your mentor will support you to:
✨ build confidence and self-awareness
🤝 grow your network
🧠 work through challenges
🚀 take the next step in your career.

Don’t miss your chance to learn from the best. Applications close Friday 19 June.

Apply now >> https://tinyurl.com/2sjw9267

06/06/2026

Save the date 👇

He kura nā Rātā, He kura pūkaha

📅 9–11 November
📍 Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua

Te Mana Kiwi South Pacific Professional Engineering Excellence and Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Rangahau are proud to bring you He kura nā Rātā, He kura pūkaha 2026.

As Aotearoa New Zealand’s only wānanga celebrating Māori leadership, engineering ingenuity and innovation – you’ll experience real kōrero and manaakitanga.

It’s about shaping a profession that’s more inclusive and connected – one that young engineers entering and working in the profession will want to be part of.

Learn more >> https://tinyurl.com/58a5vn7n

04/06/2026

02/06/2026

Congratulations to SPIES - South Pacific Indigenous Engineering Students from University of Auckland, winner of the Oxcon Student Leadership Award at the 2026 Auckland Awards.

Judges were highly impressed by SPIES and the impact it has had for many years. They are a compelling example of student-led excellence, supporting more than 200 Māori and Pasifika engineering students through a strong focus on community, wellbeing and leadership. Their integration of academic achievement with cultural identity and professional development is inspiring.

Read about SPIES and other inspiring award winners >> https://tinyurl.com/333bxhb3

The 2026 Auckland Awards were proudly sponsored by McConnell Dowell

27/05/2026

Ready to level up your career and gain international experience? 🌏

The Earle Travel Fellowship provides up to $15,000 for overseas travel that builds real‑world experience in engineering, food technology and science.

Designed for early‑career engineers and food technologists, this is your chance to gain international experience and bring the knowledge home.

⏰ Applications close Tuesday 21 July

Find out more and apply >> https://nzifst.org.nz/about-us/awards-and-prizes/scholarships-and-prizes

25/05/2026

What a night! Congratulations to the 2026 Auckland Awards winners.

– Arthur Mead Award (above $10m): Central Interceptor – Ghella ANZ and Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure
– Arthur Mead Award (below $10m): UNDP Samoa – E-Alia electric ferries – McKay
– Luminary Award: Matt Mules – Oxcon
– Emerging Leader Award: Michelle Delves – Air New Zealand
– Student Leadership Award: SPIES - South Pacific Indigenous Engineering Students – University of Auckland

These deserving winners took home the spoils on Friday 15 May, impressing the judges with their passion, innovation and leadership. Read about their mahi and flick through the full album and relive the celebration all over again!

Read about the winners >> https://tinyurl.com/3vvk27hn
Flick through the album >> https://tinyurl.com/333bxhb3

18/05/2026

Young engineers across the motu connected through site visits, learning and social events in April!

In Southland, members went behind the scenes at Mercury Energy’s Kaiwera Downs Stage 2 wind farm, while in Manawatū, student engineers came together for a movie night.

In Ōtautahi Christchurch, young engineers explored how recovery alliances respond to major natural hazard events, and in Whakatū Nelson, members joined an exclusive walkover of Port Nelson’s new mobile boat hoist facility. Waikato Young Engineers rounded out the month with quizzes, kai and good company at The Cook.

See what’s coming up and register for an event or learning opportunity near you >> engineeringnz.org/courses-events

14/05/2026

Three Māori sisters are combining engineering and tikanga in a landmark project to ensure the mana of traditional pou is upheld.

This kaupapa shows how engineering expertise, when grounded in whakapapa and place, can make a meaningful difference. It also highlights the importance of Te Ao Māori in engineering 🤝

Read the story >> https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/592327/maori-sisters-lead-engineering-project-to-protect-m...

Beyond the technical challenge, the project highlights a broader issue - the lack of Māori, particularly wāhine Māori, in engineering, one of the sister's says.