Who has time to innovate?
Finding time to think about the future of your business or keeping an eye open for new opportunities can be difficult. Particularly amidst demanding business pressures. In fact, according to…
Manufacturing R&D in NZ – a sob story, job story or FOB story?
That was the provocative title of my Keynote at MAD2018: A Collaborative Future for NZ Manufacturing and Design. It’s a question that is well worth considering. Though, I’m not sure…
Repairs to Westhaven Marina – Dixon Manufacturing Ltd
Dixon Manufacturing Ltd is a key example of how our members are actively diversifying their business model to react to local market conditions. For over 30 years Dixon Manufacturing’s focus…
Beyond commodities
Manufacturing companies make significant contribution to NZ’s BERD according to a report released recently on the state of manufacturing in New Zealand. “Manufacturing Report 2018. Beyond commodities: Manufacturing into the future” identified…
#roadsafetyweek – why should you care?
Like many organisations, we want to ensure that our team gets home safely after their day’s work. Raising health and safety awareness is a fundamental step in ensuring that happens.…
HERA adds value to our information services with our new librarian
Today, we’re excited to announce the start of a new team member to our Information Centre. Please join us in welcoming Musarrat Begum! Musarrat is our new Information Officer, and…
Is BRANZ material neutral?
BRANZ is New Zealand’s independent, impartial research, testing and consulting organisation for the building and construction industry. However, there is a current perception that they aren’t as impartial as they…
Meet Kam Subramani – a man clocking up almost 30 years of service at HERA!
This month the idea of work culture has been playing heavily on our mind. In particular, how we go about fostering a good one. In the end, the answer couldn’t…
Meet Jennifer Hart – the latest expertise to join our Executive!
Our Executive is key to our association. Not only do they represent the diverse range of members we serve, but they bring us valuable insight into the current industry pulse.…
Safety lies in numbers… (staff numbers that is)
April’s health and safety focus for HERA is innovation in safety culture. More specifically – the need to find new ways to rally our staff toward common safety values, attitudes,…
Call for interest – Get your business ahead of the pack!
Get innovating within your organisation by attending the Innovation Course starting June 2018! Asking yourself ‘why?’ Well, quite simply because innovation links to success! That’s because successful businesses not only…
Call for attendance – The cost of ‘quality’ HERA seminar
As part of our commitment to deliver value to our membership our lead team has come together to develop a seminar addressing a call for more clarity around the ‘cost…