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With education.
Through innovation.
Across generations.
Nau mai haere mai
Welcome to HERA
HERA ensures the engineering sector in Aotearoa has the highest standards of training and support. Connecting and uplifting, we inspire smarter thinking and, in doing so, build for a better tomorrow.
Our mahi is a blend of rangahau (research), innovation, education and motivation. With specialist tools and expert insight we ensure our engineering industry is fit for purpose and futureproofed. Supporting our people to succeed helps our industry evolve, helps the wider community grow, helps our country thrive.
New resources
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This report covers three different systems: MRF, EBF, and CBF. MRF and EBF have been superseded by the publication of HERA R4-156 and P4001, respectively.
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This guide has been written to give structural engineers detailed seismic design procedures for eccentrically braced frames which comply with Australian and NZ requirements.
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This is a practical guide to specifying low-carbon structural steel, introducing carbon benchmarking, EPDs, and procurement strategies to help reduce embodied carbon for sustainable construction.
Latest kōrero
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HERA’s AGM was held last week and celebrated the achievements of our mahi across FY25.
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H.I.T is a new software designed to help engineers optimise their structural steel fire design related to intumescent coatings.
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The draft HERA R4-133 guide is now open for public comment – have your say before 30 April 2025 and ensure it reflects your needs.
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CompWebPen is a new software designed to help engineers analyse composite beams with web openings, aligned with AS/NZS 2327.
Fresh podcasts
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A legacy forged in grit. Listen as Professor Charles Clifton shares the experiences that shaped his career in engineering.
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Listen in as Matt shares how AI is reshaping construction and engineering — and why embracing it is key to staying ahead of the curve.
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Join us as Maryam shares how CompWebPen was created to make composite beam design faster, smarter, and more efficient.