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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
This report provides guidance on calibration and validation of instruments used in steel construction to AS/NZS 5131 requirements, focusing on measurement uncertainty and cumulative tolerances.
This guide offers seismic design procedures for moment-resisting frames, aligning with AS/NZS 1170.0, NZS 1170.5, and NZS 3404:1997 standards.
This guide provides key knowledge for diaphragm design, addressing gravity loads, lateral support, and irregular layouts to ensure structural integrity.
Latest news
This year, we’re proud to recognise University of Auckland’s final-year display for Sara Renall and Sebastian Webb with our Final Year Project HERA prize.
We are excited to introduce our new PhD student, joining the research team working on HERA’s ACM CRC project program Circular Design 4.0.
Congatulations to Wlla Abbad, a talented PhD student at The University of Sydney, who is the recipient of this award.
HERA welcomes new team member joining our Fabrication 4.0 team as Senior Welding Engineer – Patrick Fenemor.
Fresh podcasts
We check in with Kaveh Andisheh on his mahi in the Ngākopa Construction 4.0 Monitoring 4.0 theme he leads.
We’ve got Jill and Grier Fuller in studio to chat about their recent ConstructSteel ‘Excellence in Sustainability’ award win.
Listen in as we chat with Kenneth Husted on his mahi in the Ngākopa Construction 4.0 Technology Transfer theme he leads.
Future Forum 2025
A must attend conference for heavy engineering professionals at all levels.
With a spotlight on AI and sustainability – keep yourself updated on the latest developments and insights critical to our industry.
Whether your expertise lies in welding, design, fabrication, research and training, manufacturing, construction, or metals recycling, this event is for you.
Whakakotahi ki te ako, ki te mahi tahi, ki te whakanui, ki te akiaki i te tipu.
Unite to learn, collaborate, celebrate, and drive growth.