Stirring The Pot

As we continue our special 'lockdown episodes' of Stirring the Pot we’re carrying on our conversation around mātauranga Māori and science.

This time, talking with Paora Tapihana A.K.A - Paul Tapsell!  Paora is a Professor and Researcher at Takarangi Research where they are focused on social science research with an aim to support local indigenous communities (tribal marae) and their re-engagement with ancestral resources to improve Māori well being nationwide.

Connect with Paora

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-tapsell-9206482b/

Connect with Takarangi Research - Māori Maps

Website: https://maorimaps.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaoriMaps/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Maorimaps

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maorimaps/

Get in touch around our Mātauranga Māori initiatives

Email our CEO Troy Coyle at [email protected]

* We apologise for any sound inconsistencies experienced in this podcast. We do our very best to produce high quality podcast audio, however acknowledge that from time to time we don't get it quite right with our technology with connecting people remotely. 

Resources and links

• Connect with HERA team - https://hera.org.nz/about-us/our-people/hera-team/
• Learn more about HERA's Industry 4.0 rangahau: https://hera.org.nz/research/industry-x-0/
• Subscribe to our podcast: https://www.hera.org.nz/podcasts/
• For live updates, follow us on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hera-innovationinmetals/

📬 Got questions or feedback? Reach us at [email protected]

In this special 'lockdown episode' of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Mahonri Owen who is General Manager of Research and Enterprise at the Pūhoro Charitable Trust.

His work at Pūhoro supports their focus on accelerating Māori student achievement in preparation for university study and the STEM workforce.

Join us as we delve into his mahi (work) as well as discuss recent media around a controversial letter penned to The Listener by seven Professors from the University of Auckland who claimed that Mātauranga Māori is not science.

Connect with Mahonri 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahonri-owen-41b27589/

Email: [email protected]

Connect with the Pūhoro Charitable Trust

Website: Puhoro.org.nz

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/puhoro/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Puhoro101

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBpMnPvaaEuk5bUdPoH56kg

Get in touch around our Mātauranga Māori initiatives

Email our CEO Troy Coyle at [email protected]

* We apologise for any sound inconsistencies experienced in this podcast. We do our very best to produce high quality podcast audio, however acknowledge that from time to time we don't get it quite right with our technology with connecting people remotely. 

Resources and links

• Connect with HERA team - https://hera.org.nz/about-us/our-people/hera-team/
• Learn more about HERA's Industry 4.0 rangahau: https://hera.org.nz/research/industry-x-0/
• Subscribe to our podcast: https://www.hera.org.nz/podcasts/
• For live updates, follow us on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hera-innovationinmetals/

📬 Got questions or feedback? Reach us at [email protected]

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Nick Tupara, Kevin Alvie, Adam Furniss and Tim Blackbourn.

Nick is an amazing Māori artist well respected in Māori ringa toi. Kevin is a Project Manager at Gisborne Engineering. And from the WSP team - Adam is a Senior Engineering Geologist based in the Hawkes Bay, and Tim a Senior Structural Engineer in Auckland. 

Together their expertise have combined to deliver Te Whitinga o Tamataipunoa – a 8 meter tall monument that is part of a project by the New Zealand Transport Agency to replace the original one-lane Motu Bridge.

On top of this, the project has recently been honoured with winning the small project award at the recent SESOC conference.

* We apologise for any sound inconsistencies experienced in this podcast. We do our very best to produce high quality podcast audio, however acknowledge that from time to time we don't get it quite right with our technology. We still believe this is a great conversation and hope that despite this, you still get some benefit from listening to the experts in this episode.

Connect with Nick 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-tupara-64069536/

Connect with Kevin  

Website: http://www.giseng.co.nz/

Connect with Adam  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-furniss-a6a51b57/

Connect with Tim  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-blackbourn-18525999/

Connect with WSP  

Website: https://www.wsp.com/en-NZ

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wspnz/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wsp_in_nz/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WSPinNZ/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/wspnz

Do you have a project that requires FEA works?

Get in touch with our Finite Element Analyst, Nandor Mago: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nandor-mago-aa362751/

Website: https://www.hera.org.nz/team-member/nandor-mago/

More information on Advanced FEA: https://www.hera.org.nz/advanced-fea-finite-element-analysis/

Resources and links

• Connect with HERA team - https://hera.org.nz/about-us/our-people/hera-team/
• Learn more about HERA's Industry 4.0 rangahau: https://hera.org.nz/research/industry-x-0/
• Subscribe to our podcast: https://www.hera.org.nz/podcasts/
• For live updates, follow us on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hera-innovationinmetals/

📬 Got questions or feedback? Reach us at [email protected]

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Ben Jensen of Jensen Steel Fabricators and Jayden Mellsop of Eastbridge.

Both are active HERA Board member who are passionate about the future of our NZ metals industry and we’re excited to have them in studio.

Ben is a Financial & Project Manager responsible for funding, risk management, forecasting and budgeting; and all facets of structural steel delivery - from detailing to material supply, fabrication, coatings, and site installation.

Jayden is a Contract Manager & Director whose passion is solving technical design and construction issues with the client to deliver the best value outcome for stakeholders.

Connect with Ben

Jensen Steel Fabricator website: https://www.jensensteel.co.nz/

Connect with Jayden

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayden-mellsop-23499990/

Eastbridge Ltd website: https://www.eastbridge.co.nz/

Connect with Greg to find out more about MetalMind and join our tribe of metalheads!

Website: https://www.hera.org.nz/team-member/greg-buckley/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-buckley-nz/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +64 21 299 6167

Resources and links

• Connect with HERA team - https://hera.org.nz/about-us/our-people/hera-team/
• Learn more about HERA's Industry 4.0 rangahau: https://hera.org.nz/research/industry-x-0/
• Subscribe to our podcast: https://www.hera.org.nz/podcasts/
• For live updates, follow us on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hera-innovationinmetals/

📬 Got questions or feedback? Reach us at [email protected]

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re continuing our focus on uncovering how Boards are meeting the commitments of Te Tiriti in today’s workplace.

This time speaking with the Chair of the New Zealand Construction Industry Council Graham Burke, and Director of Māori Pasifica for Vertical Horizonz New Zealand, Phil Hokianga.

Together they co-chair ConCOVE which is the Construction and Infrastructure Centre of Vocational Excellence.

Connect with Graham

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-burke-a611ba11b/

Email: [email protected] 

Phone: +64 21 249 3459

Connect with NZCIC

Website: https://nzcic.co.nz/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nzcic/

Connect with Phil

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-hokianga-95587b70/

Connect with Vertical Horizonz

Website: https://www.verticalhorizonz.com/home

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verticalhorizonznewzealand

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vertical-horizonz-new-zealand/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/VHorizonz

Contact Kim Nugent: [email protected]

Resources and links

• Connect with HERA team - https://hera.org.nz/about-us/our-people/hera-team/
• Learn more about HERA's Industry 4.0 rangahau: https://hera.org.nz/research/industry-x-0/
• Subscribe to our podcast: https://www.hera.org.nz/podcasts/
• For live updates, follow us on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hera-innovationinmetals/

📬 Got questions or feedback? Reach us at [email protected]

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with none other than our very own CEO Troy Coyle and Managing Director of the HTK Group – Renata Hakiwai.

Together they co-chair the interim establishment board – Hanga-Aro-Rau for the Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council (or WDC for short) which is an initiative out of the Tertiary Education Commission.

They talk about how this is a step towards meeting the commitments of Te Tiriti in today's workplace, and also to raise the mana of Mātauranga Māori in their deliverables as a board.

Connect with Renata

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renata-hakiwai-682423104/

Connect with HTK Group

Website: https://www.htkltd.co.nz/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HTKGroupLtd/

Website: https://www.hera.org.nz/team-member/troy-coyle/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-coyle-8202b912/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrTroyCoyle

Interested to give feedback on Te Tiriti training?

Contact Kim Nugent: [email protected]

Resources and links

• Connect with HERA team - https://hera.org.nz/about-us/our-people/hera-team/
• Learn more about HERA's Industry 4.0 rangahau: https://hera.org.nz/research/industry-x-0/
• Subscribe to our podcast: https://www.hera.org.nz/podcasts/
• For live updates, follow us on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hera-innovationinmetals/

📬 Got questions or feedback? Reach us at [email protected]

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Nicky Smith who is a Chartered Professional Engineer at HEB Construction.

She has over 25 years’ experience in road maintenance and construction. Her role sees her manage construction projects, work in Council and provide technical engineering guidance as part of the team at HEB Construction.

She is also passionate about improving the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in engineering, and is currently working on her PhD at the University of Auckland based on this topic.

Connect with Nicky

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicky-smith-73853179/

Connect with Greg to find out more about Kotahitanga - HERA's People and HR innovation cluster

Website: https://www.hera.org.nz/team-member/greg-buckley/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-buckley-nz/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +64 21 299 6167

Resources and links

• Connect with HERA team - https://hera.org.nz/about-us/our-people/hera-team/
• Learn more about HERA's Industry 4.0 rangahau: https://hera.org.nz/research/industry-x-0/
• Subscribe to our podcast: https://www.hera.org.nz/podcasts/
• For live updates, follow us on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hera-innovationinmetals/

📬 Got questions or feedback? Reach us at [email protected]

Rob holds over 30 years' experience on countless boards from Chair of SkyCity, Summerset Holdings, Ara Ake, Tourism Holdings and more.

He is valued for his acumen, work ethic and impressive financial performance of the companies he’s worked with - he’s also fostered a reputation as an outspokenly progressive business leader. He has done this by infusing his roles with an awareness of social responsibility, and encouraging other directors to adopt more holistic ways of working with their businesses and the community. 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-campbell-cnzm-cfinstd-12708b38/

Connect with Greg to find out more about Kotahitanga - HERA's People and HR innovation cluster

Website: https://www.hera.org.nz/team-member/greg-buckley/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-buckley-nz/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +64 21 299 6167

Resources and links

• Connect with HERA team - https://hera.org.nz/about-us/our-people/hera-team/
• Learn more about HERA's Industry 4.0 rangahau: https://hera.org.nz/research/industry-x-0/
• Subscribe to our podcast: https://www.hera.org.nz/podcasts/
• For live updates, follow us on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hera-innovationinmetals/

📬 Got questions or feedback? Reach us at [email protected]

Together they’re a dynamic leadership duo driven to continuously improve, increase revenue profit and enhance market position through a strong vision, culture and innovation.

An approach that has seen BVT not only expand into the Australian market, but also revolutionise the traditional engineering industry and structure by creating an agile, diverse, young and highly skilled workforce, introducing BD and marketing departments as a core part of business, and establishing value pricing.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceinwen-mcneil/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmbishop/

As mentioned in podcast:

• a message to the engineering graduates of today (part 1) https://bvtengineering.com/news-resources/speech-to-graduates-1 ;
• a message to the engineering graduates of today (part 2) https://bvtengineering.com/news-resources/speech-to-graduates-2 ; and
• Video from 1:16:32: https://youtu.be/7MREsYNlt0A

Website: https://bvtengineering.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bvt-consulting-ltd/

We're passionate about preparing our industry for the future and our Fab4.0Lab is focused on supporting that as a national centre of excellence in Fabrication 4.0.

If you'd like to know more about how this resource can help your business, get in touch with our team today!

General Manager Fab 4.0, Michail Karpenko:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michail-karpenko-4ab13730/

Email: [email protected]

Research Engineer and Industry 4.0 Lead, Holger Heinzel:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holger-heinzel/

Email: [email protected]

Resources and links

• Connect with HERA team - https://hera.org.nz/about-us/our-people/hera-team/
• Learn more about HERA's Industry 4.0 rangahau: https://hera.org.nz/research/industry-x-0/
• Subscribe to our podcast: https://www.hera.org.nz/podcasts/
• For live updates, follow us on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hera-innovationinmetals/

📬 Got questions or feedback? Reach us at [email protected]

Together they delve into the details of what  is possible in robotic welding, the exciting new developments in this space and insights into how companies can get started on their robotic welding journey.

This falls out of a long-standing relationship that HERA has with the University of Wollongong (UoW) who are one of the leaders in welding automation research. Recently facilitating two pilot programs with industry partners via our HERA membership which utilises Verbotics Weld software packages.

Verbotics is a recent spin-off out of UoW’s research activities which is focused on making robot programming easy by automatically programming your robot for welding to eliminate manual programming.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-larkin-93315194/

Website: https://verbotics.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/verbotics/?originalSubdomain=au

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verbotics

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/verbotics

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGm_ws07_pTGH7wvlDCOuXg

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holger-heinzel/

Information on the Verbotics opportunity: https://www.hera.org.nz/robots-programming/

Resources and links

• Connect with HERA team - https://hera.org.nz/about-us/our-people/hera-team/
• Learn more about HERA's Industry 4.0 rangahau: https://hera.org.nz/research/industry-x-0/
• Subscribe to our podcast: https://www.hera.org.nz/podcasts/
• For live updates, follow us on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hera-innovationinmetals/

📬 Got questions or feedback? Reach us at [email protected]