Upcoming Events
SPPEEx Kirikiriroa Hamilton Kōrero & Networking Event
📍 SPPEEx is coming to Waikato!
For the very first time, SPPEEx is excited to be hosting an event in the Waikato region, bringing our network to Kirikiriroa Hamilton for an evening of kōrero, connection, and community.
In partnership with Tonkin + Taylor Hamilton, we're proud to present the:
SPPEEx Kirikiriroa Hamilton Kōrero & Networking Event 2026
This event is an opportunity to connect and strengthen relationships among Māori and Pasifika engineers, built environment professionals, tauira, and allies from across Waikato and beyond.
The evening will feature networking opportunities, meaningful conversations, and guest speakers sharing insights into the important work being undertaken by the Hamilton office, including how te ao Māori and Pasifika perspectives are integrated into projects and practice.
📅 Wednesday 9 September 2026
🕔 From 5:00 PM
📍 Tonkin + Taylor Hamilton Office
711 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central
🍽️ Food and non-alcoholic refreshments provided.
We'd love to see you there as we bring together our communities to share experiences, grow connections, and celebrate the contributions of Māori and Pasifika professionals across the industry.
SPPEEx Mixed touch rugby
Bring your game whanau!
SPPEEx Mixed Touch Rugby Tournament!
One day. One champion. One team takes it all!
Register now - spaces are limited! Winner takes all!
The collective strength of te moana nui a kiwa
Join us as we explore the Collective Strength of Te Moana Nui a Kiwa, graciously hosted and facilitated by our Outreach Partner Stantec. Clink here to learn more!
Sppeex Kōrero & networking - wellington Series 2
Kia ora koutou,
SPPEEx will be hosting it’s second series event for Wellington, and are excited to invite you to our upcoming Pub Quiz Night!
Join us for an evening of networking, friendly competition, and a chance to show off your trivia skills.
📅 Date: Wednesday, 5 August
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Shed 22, 4 Taranaki Street, Wellington Central
Whether you're a pub quiz regular or just keen for a fun night out, we'd love to see you there.
✅ First round of drinks is on us
✅ Great networking opportunity
✅ Fun team-based trivia challenges
Bring your knowledge, your competitive spirit, and your teammates!
Spaces are limited, so register early to secure your spot.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Fletchers x SPPEEx - Site Visit
Join us for your joint site visit with Fletchers business partner, Brian Perry Civil for a walkover of a live sewer rehabilitation project on the North Shore!
Mentoring Program Kick-off 2026 - Save the Date
SAVE THE DATE
Kick off of the SPPEEx Mentoring Programme for 2026 running from July 2026 - November 2026, with SPPEEx facilitating two of the five sessions!
Keep an eye out on your emails for more details
SPPEEx Webinar: Engineering NZ Fellowship - Pathways for Māori & South Pacific Professional Engineers
An online SPPEEx webinar exploring Engineering New Zealand Fellowships, featuring Māori and South Pacific Engineering Fellows sharing insights on fellowship pathways, benefits, and lived experiences.
SPPEEx PUB Quiz !
Join us for our first SPPEEx Pub Quiz this year!
Bring your A game brains + good banter. We will cover the SPPEEx member team registrations and first round of drinks will be on us!
Where: Shapiro’s Sports Bar, 224 Symonds Street Auckland CBD
Time: 6.30pm (please show up 15 minutes before)
RSVP in the link below to RSVP or scan the QR code!
Site Visit - Ōrākei Pump Station
You are warmly invited to join a collaborative site visit to PS64 — Aucklands second-largest pump station!
This event is exclusively for Vai Moana (Watercares Pasifika Community) and SPPEEx (South Pacific Professional Engineering Excellence) members and marks what we hope will be the first of many collaborative initiatives. Through this site visit, we aim to foster meaningful connections and build strong relationships between both groups.
SPPEEx Special General Meeting (Members Only)
A members-only Special General Meeting to consider and vote on the adoption of a new SPPEEx Constitution required for re-registration under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
2026 Engineering NZ Fellows Dinner - Wellington
Celebrate the achievements of Aotearoa’s most outstanding engineers at the 2026 Engineering New Zealand Fellows’ Dinner. Join your peers for an evening of networking, fine food, drinks, and entertainment as we honour newly appointed Distinguished Fellows and Fellows, including seven SPPEEx members recognised on the night.
SPPEEx Fellow Pre-Dinner Catchup - Wellington
Join us in Wellington for a relaxed pre‑dinner catch‑up as we celebrate our newly appointed SPPEEx members who will be recognised as Fellows of Engineering New Zealand at the Engineering NZ Fellows dinner later that evening.
Sppeex Kōrero & networking - wellington (Sponsored by BECA)
We’re excited to kick off our 2026 SPPEEx Wellington Kōrero & Networking series with the first of three events planned for the year, with additional gatherings coming up in June and September. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.
SPPEEx Golf Day
Inaugural SPPEEx Golf Day to acknowledge and network with our sponsors! Limited spots available for general membership so get in quick.
Details to come for registration.
