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Driving better consultant and client engagement – ACE New Zealand

The Government has responded to the sector’s call for stronger infrastructure planning frameworks – now it’s our turn to step up.
Join ACE New Zealand as we launch our six engagement principles for consultants and clients, which have been developed by professionals working in planning, design and delivery, alongside their clients.
These principles will inspire all players in our sector to embrace the value of collaboration for more efficient and effective infrastructure planning and delivery.
The kaupapa is clear: how can we use our influence to collectively build a more cost-effective and high-performing infrastructure system for Aotearoa?
This is a call to action 
This event is more than a launch – it’s a call to action. It brings together leaders and practitioners from across the infrastructure and construction ecosystem to explore how collaboration can drive more efficient, effective and future-ready project delivery.
As the sector shifts toward more enduring and consensus-driven frameworks, this work positions us to lead the conversation on what enables good decision-making and efficient delivery – regardless of political cycles.
It reflects a shared responsibility across the system to speak up, step forward and shape the conditions for success.
Bring your clients 
To ensure the conversation reflects the full spectrum of project delivery, we’re encouraging you to bring a client or partner with you – so we’re not just consultants talking to consultants. Tickets will be offered as packages to support this shared experience and foster deeper dialogue. 
Format
We’ll kick-off with sharing ACE New Zealand’s new report, followed by a panel discussion on how we can all live these values through our leadership. Then we will share a case study on Beca and Ashburton District Council’s value-driven approach to safe drinking water.    
Programme

4.30pm: Drinks, nibbles and networking 

5.15pm: Welcome

5.20pm: Presentation and Q&A – Principles to guide client and consultant engagement practices

5.35pm: Panel discussion

6.30pm: Case study

6.55pm: Next steps  

7pm: Drinks, nibbles and networking  

Panel speakers

Charlotte Harris, Chief Operating Officer, Abley

Doug Johnson, Principal Consultant Strategic Consulting, Tonkin + Taylor

Gavin Hutchison, Head of Three Waters, Christchurch City Council

Tammy Henderson, National Manager Business Alignment, NZTA 

Case study speakers

Danika Ferguson, Senior Environmental Engineer and Project Manager, Beca

Samantha Taylor, Process Engineer, Beca

Chris Stanley, Project Manager, Ashburton District Council

Details 

Date: Thursday 14 August 2025

Time: 4.30-8.30pm

Venue: Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch 8011

Cost

ACE members $90 + GST
Non-members $120 + GST

We’re offering discounted client tickets to support this shared experience and foster deeper dialogue. Once you buy your ticket, you’ll receive a discount code you can use to buy client tickets.
Register 
Register here to secure your seat

2018 NZSEE Conference – ACENZ

The New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering is holding their 2018 Conference from April 13-15, 2018.
NZSEE is currently holding a call for papers for their 2018 conference. Submissions are due no later than Friday, 27th October and must be made directly through their conference website here.
The same link above will include information on the programme as it develops and lead you to registration information once confirmed. Until then, mark those dates if you are interested in attending the 2018 New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Conference in Auckland.

Large firms – have your say about the ACE Awards changes – ACE New Zealand

The ACE Awards celebrate excellence in Aotearoa New Zealand’s consulting sector – but you’ve told us they need to evolve.
We want the awards to work for ALL our members, no matter the size of your firm or the kind of work you do. 
A full review of the awards is underway to ensure they remain relevant, inclusive and future-focused.
Join us online to learn more, ask questions and provide feedback. 
Who is this webinar for?  
This session is for large firms (100 or more people) to explain the proposed changes and answer your questions.
What changes are proposed?  
You can find out all the details of the awards review, including:   

What we’ve heard 
What we’ve done
What we want 
Proposed award categories

Find out more
What if I can’t make it to the webinar? 
You can also fill out a survey to let us know what you think about the new award categories and structure – it will take only a few minutes.
Start survey

Register
Register for the webinar here
 

CCCS Roadshow Dunedin – ACENZ

ACENZ wants to invite you to attend one of our upcoming CCCS/SFA Roadshow events, including Graham Chapman of AECOM (Chair of the CCCS Review Committee) and Ross Meijer (of Aon Insurance by phone) to comment on some of the changes and highlights as well as be available to answer any questions.
Space is limited, so please RSVP for this FREE event to confirm your spot. These roadshow events will be co-hosted by the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia – New Zealand (IPWEA NZ) and Engineering New Zealand, so that ACENZ Members have the opportunity to network with peers, clients and council users of CCCS and SFA as well.
These documents have been prepared through a collaborative effort by numerous client organisations, Member Firm representatives, and has undergone extensive legal review to ensure compliance with recent changes to legislation. We also want to thank Graham Chapman of AECOM for his efforts as CCCS Review Committee Chair. ACENZ, on behalf of the industry, appreciates the volunteer effort and commitment to this project and giving back to the benefit of the industry. Thank you to all who contributed to this process.
Upon arrival, please sign-in at Stantec Reception. You will be directed to the event room from there.

Medium firms – have your say about the ACE Awards changes – ACE New Zealand

The ACE Awards celebrate excellence in Aotearoa New Zealand’s consulting sector – but you’ve told us they need to evolve.
We want the awards to work for ALL our members, no matter the size of your firm or the kind of work you do. 
A full review of the awards is underway to ensure they remain relevant, inclusive and future-focused.
Join us online to learn more, ask questions and provide feedback. 
Who is this webinar for?  
This session is for medium firms (between 20 and 99 people) to explain the proposed changes and answer your questions.
What changes are proposed?  
You can find out all the details of the awards review, including:   

What we’ve heard 
What we’ve done
What we want 
Proposed award categories

Find out more
What if I can’t make it to the webinar? 
You can also fill out a survey to let us know what you think about the new award categories and structure – it will take only a few minutes.
Start survey

Register
Register for the webinar here
 

IPWEA NZ’s Engineer to the Contract Workshop Christchurch – ACENZ

The two day IPWEA NZ “Engineer’s Representative and Contractor’s Representative”  workshop is targeted at those new to involvement on construction contracts,  developing sound understanding of these two key roles in construction contract management. Workshop content covers the project life cycle, including project definition, legal, documentation and procurement issues, communications and the various functions needing to be performed by the appointed representatives, such as programming, resourcing, inspections and testing, quality management, extensions of time entitlements, ordering or claiming of variations, payment assessment and claims, contract completion, all from the perspective of NZS 3910:2013 contracts. Trainees work together on solving practical problems in simulated situations and receive detailed guidance in takeaway manuals  and from role playing experiences, to improve their effectiveness in real world situations. More than 1,000 trainees have attended this workshop during the last decade.  
Please click here to view the brochure and registration form.
Note this is not an ACENZ Event. Please contact the event organiser directly to book.

Small firms – have your say about the ACE Awards changes – ACE New Zealand

The ACE Awards celebrate excellence in Aotearoa New Zealand’s consulting sector – but you’ve told us they need to evolve.
We want the awards to work for ALL our members, no matter the size of your firm or the kind of work you do. 
A full review of the awards is underway to ensure they remain relevant, inclusive and future-focused. 
Join us online to learn more, ask questions and provide feedback. 
Who is this webinar for?  
This session is for small firms (fewer than 20 people) to explain the proposed changes and answer your questions.
What changes are proposed?  
You can find out all the details of the awards review, including:   

What we’ve heard 
What we’ve done
What we want 
Proposed award categories

Find out more
What if I can’t make it to the webinar? 
You can also fill out a survey to let us know what you think about the new award categories and structure – it will take only a few minutes.
Start survey

Register
Register for the webinar here
 

Wellington YP Event – Visions of Engineering Past and Present – ACENZ

Join the Wellington Young Professionals for our next event on Wednesday, 21st March from 5:30-7:30pm at the Beca Wellington offices (located at 85 Molesworth Street). 
This event, “20/20 – Visions of Engineering Past and Present” will feature a range of “guru” presenters covering subjects such as major transportation works, geotechnical engineering, surveying, and more. Our different speakers will showcase how engineering practice used to be compared to how the various engineering disciplines are handled today. 
Confirmed speakers include:

Keith Atkinson, Principal Projects Engineer with WSP-Opus covering “Has the engineering approach to major NZ road projects changed in the last century?”

Pathmanathan Brabhaharan, National Technical Director of Geotechnical Engineering with WSP-Opus

Duncan Fleming, Technical Director Built Environment with Aurecon and…

Simon Randall, Senior Design Manager Built Environment also with Aurecon both covering Structures

Mark Kerr, Technical Director for Resource and Manufacturing with Aurecon and…

Oliver Ironside, Process Engineer for Resource and Manufacturing also with Aurecon covering the Dairy Manufacturing sector
and Claire Buxton, Senior Licensed Cadastral Surveyor with Calibre covering Surveying

This should be an interesting night to compare “then and now” practices as well as a fantastic opportunity to network with your colleagues and peers. This FREE event also qualifies as a CPD earning event. 
So please join us on Wednesday, 21st March from 5:30-7:30pm at the Beca Wellington offices (85 Molesworth Street).
RSVP below to reserve your space.

Twilight Golf – ACENZ

Please join your local Regional Chairs Meagan Barfoot (Auckland) and Hamish Bennett (North Shore) for a fun filled Twilight Golf event on Friday 1 December at Ellerslie Institute of Golf (68 Ascot Avenue, Remuera) from 6-8pm.  The night will start off with a lesson from professional coaches Emma Fairnie and Guy Wilson followed by a 9 hole game of golf.Tickets have been subsidised by ACENZ so are very reasonably priced at $20 per person + GST and include equipment hire, facility use as well as light food and drinks.  Please note that the numbers are strictly limited to a maximum of 30 people so if you are interested please click here to register asap to avoid missing out.

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