New Zealand is facing a shortfall of about 2,300 new engineers each year – and the problem is getting worse.
Category: New Zealand news
Waitematā Harbour Crossing – NZ Governement commits to building a new crossing
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The Government has laid out next steps in New Zealand’s road toward building another crossing for Waitematā Harbour.
Kiwi Engineers Wanted In Australia!
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Are you a Civil Engineer from New Zealand looking for better job opportunities in Australia? ConsultANZ can help!
NZ eases immigration rules while engineering redundacies continue
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The New Zealand government is easing hiring of skilled workers from overseas, but with the economy slowing, it may be too little, too late.
Funding confirmed for Waikare Gorge realignment
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Cabinet has confirmed funding will be provided by the Crown to the NZ Transport Agency to deliver the Waikare Gorge realignment project.
Tunnelling begins at site of Mt Messenger Bypass
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Tunnelling has begun this week at the Te Ara o Te Ata – Mt Messenger Bypass project in North Taranaki.
Decline in engineering roles in New Zealand as infrastructure pipeline dries up
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Engineering New Zealand is deeply concerned about the decline in engineering roles in New Zealand as the pipeline of work all but dries up.
Brett Gliddon appointed NZ Transport Agency Chief Executive
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The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Board has appointed Group General Manager Transport Services, Brett Gliddon.
Funding confirmed for second Ashburton Bridge in Canterbury
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Construction of a second Ashburton Bridge will be going ahead in 2026 after the project has been listed in the Fast Track Approvals Bill.
Great news for Migrants and Businesses as NZ announces huge changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) in 2025
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The New Zealand Government has announced reforms to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) beginning January 2025.
Delay on infrastructure projects impacting New Zealand
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Engineering New Zealand Chief Executive Dr Richard Templer says the delay on infrastructure projects coming to market is impacting Kiwis.
New Zealand release low-emission hydrogen plan
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The NZ Government has released a Hydrogen Action Plan which sets out key steps to unlock private sector investment in hydrogen energy
