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.…
Less oil strikes but more job strikes… striking the right balance?
The coalition government recently announced a plan to transition to a carbon neutral future. One that will look 30 years ahead. But what exactly are the implications for the NZ…
Offering our members the ‘FEA factor’
As crucial as it is to be able to identify problems experienced by engineers – solving those problems with the right tools is equally important. That’s because the element of…
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…
Notice – B1/VM1 Amendment 16 now published
Over the last 12 months, HERA have worked closely with SCNZ and MBIE to update steel industry standards referenced in the Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods (B1/VM1) of the New…
Call for attendance – NZSSDA seminar: protecting NZ’s infrastructure
The New Zealand Stainless Steel Development Association (NZSSDA) recognises that to provide sustainable infrastructure for the long term, we must look to the future. That’s why they’re committed to helping…
Kickstart lean start up – and improve business!
Stop wasting time. Get products to market faster. Maximise success. These are the key outcomes from implementing The Lean startup methodology. Lean startup is transforming the way that businesses develop…
Call for attendance – NZ Sustainable Development Goals Summit
During March we’ve been focused on the idea of the ‘environment’ and its effects on our metals-based industry. So far we’ve touched on our innovation, workplace & policy environment. And…
Backing winners – is tall poppy syndrome affecting Government innovation policy?
Recently our CEO Dr Troy Coyle was invited by the National Business Review to weigh in on our thoughts around New Zealand’s approach to supporting innovation research. An opportunity off…
HERA House comes alive to celebrate turning 40 and new directions!
Last Friday, HERA celebrated our 40 year anniversary as the metals-based industry’s research association. Also officially thanking outgoing Director Dr Wolfgang Scholz for his many contributions. It was a momentous…