We propose to increase all charges associated with the Chartered Professional Engineers (CPEng) scheme by 8.1 percent, from 1 January 2025. You're invited to have your say on the proposal.

Under this proposal, the new annual registration charge would be $547 (exc. GST) – up from $506. All other CPEng charges, such as initial registration charges, would also increase by 8.1 percent. The table below outlines noteworthy charge changes.

Assessment fees

Current standard charge

2025 standard charge

Assessment fees Chartered assessment – for Chartered Membership or CPEng

Current standard charge $1,721.50

2025 standard charge $1,860.94

Assessment fees Mutual recognition assessment

Current standard charge $1,336.50

2025 standard charge $1,444.76

Assessment fees Knowledge assessment (standard)

Current standard charge $1,292.50

2025 standard charge $1,397.19

Assessment fees Knowledge assessment (fast-track)

Current standard charge $1,792.50

2025 standard charge $1,937.69

Assessment fees Credential check

Current standard charge $412.50

2025 standard charge $445.91

Please have your say on this proposal before Thursday 11 July by emailing your thoughts or queries to registrar@engineeringnz.org.