Transpower’s gift to industry diplomacy

So after 15 years cranking out my blog and podcast for Energy News, I’ve decided to use the platform to host some new voices and unconventional perspectives to shed some light on how we’re going to manage the energy transition. Sophie Burgess “the Accidental Energy Professional” is joining me on the journey.  

For the next few weeks, we’re talking to Shelley Pearce who’s the Director of Engineering NZ’s rather wonderful Wonder Project, their free programme for schools, designed to get young Kiwis excited about science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

Talking about the Power Challenge where year 7 & 8 students design and build a wind turbine and light up their own mini town, we learn about Transpower’s role in making the project happen and the hundreds of STEM professionals who are inspiring tamariki around the country as Wonder Project Ambassadors.

If you’re interested in being an Ambassador for the next round of the Wonder Project which starts in Term 2 2024, you can sign up here or follow the links above.