ACE New Zealand AGM 2025 – ACE New Zealand
We’d love to see you online at our upcoming ACE New Zealand Annual General Meeting, where we’ll share our annual report, fill you in on what we’ve been up to over the past year as your consultant’s champion, celebrate our members and volunteers, and report on the year ahead.
We hope to see you there!
Details
Monday 18 August
12-1pm
Agenda
Welcome and karakia tīmatanga
Apologies
Minutes of the 2023/2024 AGM
Matters arising
Members
Annual report and financial results
Year ahead
Budget 2025/26
Election results
Appointment of the auditor
Thanks to our volunteers
General business
Close and karakia whakamutunga
Register
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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.
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
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.
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Christchurch YP Event – Global Engineering and Innovation – ACENZ
Global Engineering & Innovation Breakfast
Join the Christchurch Young Professionals for a breakfast on Wednesday, 24th October at the GHD Offices from 7:15-9:00am. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear from leaders in the industry including:
Ian Fraser – General Manager Asia Pacific for GHD
Jenson Varghese – NZ Regional Manager for MRCagney
Teresa McCallum – Smart Cities Program Manager for Christchurch City Council
Our three speakers will be presenting on global engineering and innovation, and sharing their wealth of knowledge and insight. You won’t want to miss this event, with direct access to some of the industry’s prominent leaders. Take your chance to ask them questions and learn more about what’s happening across the globe. A light breakfast will be provided.
RSVP below for this FREE event, and remember it counts towards your CPD – professional development.
Wellington YP Leadership Panel and Networking Event – ACENZ
Join our Wellington Young Professionals on Tuesday, February 21st at the Hideaway Bar (now Leroy’s Bar) from 5:30 to 7:30pm for an evening of networking, drinks, nibbles, and a fantastic panel on leadership.The event will host 4 highly respected industry leaders, forming our panel for the evening. We will cover various topics such as leadership, entreprenureal advice, soft skills, technical skills, and more! The panel will also answer any audience questions, so make sure to mark your calendars for Tuesday, 21st February in Wellington!This event is targeted at Young Professionals but open to any staff employed by an ACENZ Member Firm (or any other YPs you think would find value from the evening). Please RSVP so we can make the appropriate bookings prior to the event, either email Holly Morchat Stanko at hmorchat@acenz.org.nz or register online for this FREE event here: http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/acenz-young-professionals-leadership-panel-and-networking/wellington
Member event with Alexia Hilbertidou – CEO of Girlboss NZ – ACE New Zealand
Join us for our first face-to-face event post-lockdown.
Enjoy networking with peers and hear from an incredible speaker, Alexia Hilbertidou, who is kicking down doors for young women in STEM and in the boardroom.
Following on from Alexia, we’ll have a panel discussion with:
Alexia Hilbertidou
Darryl-Lee Wendelborn – Managing Director, Beca
Ceinwen McNeil – Chief Executive, BVT Engineering Professional Services
Danielle Gatland – Consultant, MRCagney
Rupert Hodson – Northern Regional Manager, Beca
What we’ll cover
How we can encourage more women into STEM and consulting
Why broader representation is critical for our sector, and to delivering better outcomes for communities
What firms can do and are doing to make that happen (both at recruitment phase, and throughout careers)
How are we closing the gender pay equity gap
How do we close the gap between policy, what happens in the office, and what happens out on site
About our presenter
Alexia’s own mission is to get young women to the table – the boardroom table that is, and she believes the decisions made while young are crucial in paving the way.
Alexia’s passion for STEM led her to create GirlBoss when she was just 16 years old. Less than two years later GirlBoss has become a 12,000 strong network for ambitious, young New Zealand women.
Despite being only 20, Alexia has packed a significant amount of leadership and entrepreneurial experience into her life. With over 33 Honours and Awards to her name, she was named the most influential New Zealand woman under 25
Find out more and register
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ACENZ and Aon Risk and Insurance Webinar – ACENZ
Join us either in person (if in Wellington) or remotely (via webinar platform) for the upcoming Risk and Insurance event with Ross Meijer of Aon and Arthur Park of CEAS.
Register by Webinar Attendance Here.
If you are registering to attend in person at the Wellington Club, use the registration form below.
This FREE event will be held on Tuesday, 9th October from 4:30-6:30pm at the Wellington Club (Level 4, 88 The Terrace) in Wellington or via the webinar platform if joining from another location – internet connection required. **NOTE – if joining via the webinar platform, the event presentation will begin promptly at 5:00pm.**Ross and Arthur will address common issues regarding risk and insurance for consultants in the engineering and consulting industry. During the presentation, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions (use the “Q&A” feature if joining by webinar). Complimentary drinks and nibbles will be available for participants joining us at the Wellington Club. We encourage Members to invite other staff or colleagues to this event…consider creating your own gathering at your office and join as one “attendee” via the webinar platform. You can also submit questions in advance by emailing hmorchat@acenz.org.nz. Simply email your questions and use “ACENZ and Aon event Q&A” in the subject line. Questions will be filtered (if duplicate questions are submitted) and answered live during the event.This event will also be recorded and made available to Members on the Members Only Library Page – Other when complete.
If you’ve never used Zoom Webinars before, you can download this helpful informational sheet here.
We want to thank both Aon and CEAS for their partnership in this event.
We’ve got a few more physical meet-ups happening around the country. Check them out (and RSVP directly to those events below):
Christchurch Event – Risk & Insurance Webinar (9th October 4:30-6:30pm)
We hope to see you there or online for the event. Remember…if joining via the webinar platform, the event will begin at 5:00pm.
Cheers,ACENZ Events Team