Created by metal minds for metal minds – join us for practical conversations that get to the nuts and bolts of the metals industry here in New Zealand. Connect with leaders & experts from across the globe who talk overcoming key industry challenges, and influencers who cast their eyes to the future. Perfect if you’re time poor but want to keep your finger on the pulse. Prepare to be challenged, informed & inspired!
Episodes
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
In this episode of Stirring the Pot, our General Manager Welding Centre, Michail Karpenko chats with our Senior Welding Engineer, Alan McClintock.
Alan is a well respected person in our industry and has made many significant contributions over his career.
His expertise in consulting for welding processes, weldability and quality management - including codes and standards for structural, transport, marine and pressure applications have no doubt informed many projects, businesses, and people.
In celebration of his mahi (work), please join us as Alan recalls his career pathway, experiences he has had in welding both in Aotearoa and around the world, as well as how he came to work at HERA.
Connect with our welding team
Website: https://www.hera.org.nz/fabrication40/
Find out about our upcoming welding courses
Welding supervisor course (online):
https://www.hera.org.nz/event/welding-supervisor-online/
Inspection for welders – structural steel welding to AS/NZS 1554:
https://www.hera.org.nz/event/inspection-for-welders-structural-steel-welding-on-demand/
Increased profits through the introduction of theory of constraints for welding and fabrication:
https://www.hera.org.nz/event/theory-of-constraints-for-welding-and-fabrication/
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we’re talking with BRANZ General Manager of Research, Chris Litten.
Tasked with challenging Aotearoa New Zealand to create a building system that delivers better outcomes for all, Chris and his team oversee a range of research projects in environment and zero-carbon, fire, healthy homes, materials, and structural and seismic engineering to make that a reality.
Together we delve into the mahi that BRANZ does, how their research focuses are chosen, opportunities the steel industry has to collaborate with them, and what is on the horizon.
Connect with Chris
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislitten/
Connect with BRANZ
Contact: https://www.branz.co.nz/contact/
Website: https://www.branz.co.nz/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/branz/?originalSubdomain=nz
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-g1IeStXPRopbXwZF8QNOQ
Twitter: https://twitter.com/branzlive?lang=en
Find out more about HERA's own research and development works:
https://www.hera.org.nz/research-development/
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we’re talking with New Zealand Steel Quality Assurance Manager, Sahar Hosseini.
As a qualified Quality Management System ( ISO 9001) developer, lead auditor and risk management expert with engagement in Health & Safety Management Systems, she brings ten years of international experience to the Steel industry as a materials engineer and technical leader.
Chatting with our Structural Engineer Reza Kordani, we touch on a range of topics from a non-technical perspective. Exploring the in's and out's of steel production in Aotearoa New Zealand, diversity in the workplace, the testing and examining procedures that ensure the quality of the products are up to standard, opportunities for graduates and the challenges of writing steel standards.
Connect with Sahar
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahar-hosseini-msc-mengnz-6b9640198/
Connect with New Zealand Steel
Website: https://www.nzsteel.co.nz/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-zealand-steel/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NewZealandSteel
Some great facts from our conversation...
- New Steel runs 24/7 and series of quality assurance tests (including mechanical and chemical tests) are undertaken every few minutes! If Sahar isn't happy with one of the tests, they have to stop the whole production line till she is!
- They have some fantastic graduate programs. Several younger engineers and graduates join them each year.
- It took Sahar and the standard committee almost 2.5 years to complete a standard of less than 50 pages!
Keen to tap into our technical advice on a regular?
We'll be hosting an exclusive forum for members on MetalMind - every Tuesday morning.
Join our Structural Engineer Reza Kordani to pitch your structural questions in this live Q&A session!
If you are a user of MetalMind already, keep an eye out for the notification when Reza goes live. If you aren't yet, get in touch wth our team at metalmind@hera.org.nz to get yourself registered!
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we’re having a korero with Matt Woodley, CEO of construction technology company Donovan Group.
He leads a team focused on solving construction challenges by transforming the global construction industry with fresh ideas to age-old problems.
In this podcast, we delve into the core business of Donovan Group and their focus on developing technology that looks to decarbonise the construction industry.
Connect with Matt
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-woodley-2695b813/
Connect with Donovan Group
Website: https://donovangroup.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/donovan-group-ltd/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMsa8kuAs6IsknJrCjmSl2g
Find out about HERA's Zero Carbon Offsetting program:
https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/zero-carbon-steel/
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Today we’re talking with Helen Davidson and Ceinwen McNeil.
Helen is ACE New Zealand Chief Executive, and one of the drivers behind the Diversity Agenda, and Ceinwen is BVT Engineering’s Chief Executive, Diversity Agenda Steering Committee Chair – and of course, no stranger to Stirring the Pot!
Join us as we have some real talk around diversity and the big issues for women in the workplace from discrimination to smaller behaviours that impact women. We also go into the Diversity Agenda and it's mission to make a difference when it comes to diversity and inclusion.
Connect with Helen
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-davidson-224289151/
Connect with Ceinwen
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceinwen-mcneil/
Podcast: The new age of engineering in construction https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-xxuqw-104711b
Connect with ACE New Zealand
Website: https://www.acenz.org.nz/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acenewzealand/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ACENewZealand/
Connect with BVT
Website: https://bvtengineering.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bvt-consulting-ltd/
Connect with the Diversity Agenda
Website: https://www.diversityagenda.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiversityAgendaNZ/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diversityagenda/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfag_VLuztTlsz7yKEcuYgg?view_as=subscriber
Other diversity focused podcasts
Ticking the diversity box? https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-sagxx-11c671a
Inclusion, transformation and collaboration https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-9uzp9-114d43c
Cultural transformation for industry https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-t3rdt-1127aad
Challenging the status quo https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-7ctmj-10cbbc0
Engineering a change of culture https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-3rims-106dfe0
The importance of diversity and inclusion https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-arhus-fdc47b
Addressing the skills gap through diversity https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-efyky-ae4322
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Wairangi Jones.
Wairangi is a specialist in Māori engagement and cultural advice at Tūtira Mai which is an organisation leading the way in cultural competency and leadership training.
Today we chat about employees culture impacts their views of work and influences their actions, how you can see your employees through a different lens and how employers can learn about their employees culture in a meaningful and transformational way.
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Advanced Materials Director & Materials and Transition Engineer, Jill Cooper.
Jill has over 35 year’s experience in steelmaking, smelting, kilns, reformers and refractory lined product units, and has a particular interest in the new low carbon economy.
Together we chat about steel decarbonisation and what an ideal domestic steel industry would look like - covering off what the technical challenges and opportunities are, the role Government needs to play in supporting this transition and what that transition would look like.
Find out more about our sustainability initiatives at HERA:
Steel recycling report: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/steel-recycling/
Steel and the circular economy: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/steel-circular-economy/
Zero carbon steel: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/zero-carbon-steel/
Steel and the living standards framework: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/steel-lsf/
Aotearoa Transformation Agenda and Plan: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/ata-plan/
Guidance for calculating carbon footprint: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/carbon-footprint/
Steel sustainability research fund: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/sustainability-research-fund/
You might also be interested in the following resources:
Key messages document on six reasons why steel from the Sustainable Steel Council: https://www.sustainablesteel.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Six-reasons-why-LAP-LAT-01.pdf
Sustainability FAQ’s answered: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/sustainability-faqs/
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Today we are talking with IIW Fellow, Chris Smallbone.
Chris is a qualified Mechanical and International Welding Engineer and a retired Professional Chartered Engineer in both Australia and the UK and has contributed significantly to the metals industry in his career through education, training and qualification programs and project works.
Together we chat about viewing sustainability metrics via the SDG’s and its 17 goals, and to understand holistically the role the metals industry can play to contribute to achieving these goals. No doubt, sustainability is becoming a key focus for many of our member clients and so understanding the metals industry sustainability credentials and influences is key!
Contact Chris
Email: allbones@iinet.net.au
Review HERA’s report on our role in progressing the United Nations Sustainable Development goals
Find out more & download the report: https://www.hera.org.nz/resource-unsdg/
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Today we are talking with Margaret Devlin and Amy Barrett around achieving genuine diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
Margaret is the Chair of the Infrastructure NZ Board, and Amy has recently been elected as the Chair of their Diversity Advisory Board – a new initiative to guide stronger and broader diversity initiatives in the infrastructure sector.
Contact Margaret
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretdevlin/
Margaret is the Chair of Infrastructure New Zealand, having been elected at the 2021 AGM.
She has been an active member on the Board for a number of years and is a professional company director, working primarily in the infrastructure and service sector. She has a particular focus on people and culture.
She is currently Chair of Watercare and the Lyttleton Port Company, and a director of Aurora Energy, Hamilton Airport, IT Partners Group, Waimea Water and WINTEC.
Contact Amy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-barrett-55957199/
Amy is the General Manager New Business and Commercial for Downer’s utilities business. She is responsible for growth, retention, strategy, commercial advisory, standards and systems across the water and automation, telco, power, gas, and engineering services sectors. With eight years in leadership roles at Downer and over 20 years’ experience across the infrastructure sector internationally, Amy is passionate about a sustainable approach to infrastructure development.
A strong advocate for diversity in the industry, Amy is part of Ngā Kaitiaki O Te Ara Whanake which sets Downer’s strategic direction for Māori cultural development and the development of Māori leaders. A member of Infrastructure New Zealand’s Women in Infrastructure Advisory Board from inception, Amy has recently been appointed to chair the Diversity Advisory Board which aims to guide and hold to account the Infrastructure NZ Board and members to create and sustain a diverse, inclusive and welcoming sector for all.
Contact Infrastructure NZ
Website: https://infrastructure.org.nz/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/infrastructure-new-zealand/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Infra_NZ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/InfrastructureNewZealand
Media release: https://infrastructure.org.nz/broadening-diversity-and-inclusiveness-in-infrastructure-sector-to-meet-key-challenges/
Find out more about HERA and our mahi in HR innovation
Email: greg.buckley@hera.org.nz
Phone: +64 21 996 794
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Tane van der Boon.
Tane is Co-Founder and CEO of the Envirotech charitable trust MAUI63; as well as Founder and CEO of Inviol – an AI powered health and safety solution start-up.
Tane is going from strength to strength leveraging computer vision and machine learning to enhance organisations right across the business landscape.
Contact Tane
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tane-van-der-boon-a1471625/
Contact MAUI63
Website: https://www.maui63.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maui63/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MAUI63NZ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maui63hq/
Find out more about HERA and our mahi in Industry 4.0
Website: https://www.hera.org.nz/industry40/
Email: greg.buckley@hera.org.nz
Phone: +64 21 996 794