Our advocacy covers a range of issues – like infrastructure, resilience, transportation, the building system, professional regulation, STEM education and the skills pipeline. We also advocate on issues of sufficient interest or impact on engineers or engineering disciplines, and public issues in which we can add value to from an engineering perspective.
How we advocate
We collaborate to maximise impact
The views of members and expertise of technical groups ensure our ability to address complex issues is well informed, impactful, and representative of shared concerns. We engage with other stakeholders such as the Engineering Leadership Forum to share, learn and collaborate with a stronger voice.
We are proactive and reactive
Engineering New Zealand engages in proactive and reactive advocacy. Reactive is where we respond to an event – this could be a media article, or government consultation document requesting submissions. Proactive is where we identify a matter of national importance to add value to and determine a way to get involved.
We want to hear from you
If you want to know more about our advocacy or want to get involved, get in touch at advocacy@engineeringnz.org
Submissions
Members’ voices and expertise shape our submissions, providing a respected voice to the Government. Our submissions reflect the collective insights of Engineering New Zealand, underpinned by the knowledge and experience of the profession. We also encourage our members to make their own submissions on topics that pertain to their specific interests or areas of expertise. Have a look at our submissions to see what a difference using your voice can make
Letters to Ministers
See our correspondence to Ministers, including letters and briefings.
Reports
Our reports highlight challenges and opportunities facing the profession given the environmental and regulatory systems in which they work.
Consultations
Find out about the work on which we’re seeking your input. We’re now consulting on the following submissions. You can send your feedback to advocacy@engineeringnz.org
