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19/06/2026

Our new Innovation Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau has taken shape, and Business North has the full story!

Locally sourced steel, a double-height atrium, a research workshop and training hall; all targeting 6 Green Star certification and the first building assessed under the Planetary Accounting framework. This is where the next chapter of heavy engineering research and training in Aotearoa New Zealand gets built.

Read the full feature here: https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-north-may-26/78/

28 future scenarios were modelled using material flow analysis combined with emissions factors for primary production, r...
17/06/2026

28 future scenarios were modelled using material flow analysis combined with emissions factors for primary production, recycling, reuse, transport, and landfill pathways. Scenarios vary four parameters: electric arc furnace capability, structural steel reuse rate, scrap collection rate, and grid emissions factor.

Model inputs include emissions intensities of 2.5 tCO₂/t for current DRI‑BOF production, 2.0 tCO₂/t for DRI‑EAF, and 0.29 tCO₂/t for scrap‑based EAF under current grid conditions, reducing to 0.18 tCO₂/t under a fully renewable grid.

The practical, sustainable future scenario assumes EAF deployment, 93% scrap collection, 30% structural steel reuse, and a 100% renewable electricity grid.

This results in an estimated 870 ktCO₂ annual emissions reduction, approximately 57–58% lower than current system emissions.

Full research available soon!

Source: Allison, M. (2024). Steel Circularity in New Zealand. MPhil thesis, University of Cambridge. Commissioned by HERA.

The countdown begins, 8 more days till we get to soft launch out our new Innovation Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau for the HE...
11/06/2026

The countdown begins, 8 more days till we get to soft launch out our new Innovation Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau for the HERA AGM on Wednesday 17 June. Get a chance to meet our CEO Alan Sutcliffe, catch up with the team, and stay for drinks, food, and good company from across the industry. RSVP by tomorrow so we can sort the food and drinks!

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Last month, Clearwater Construction hosted us for an evening to mark the near-completion of the HERA Innovation Centre. ...
10/06/2026

Last month, Clearwater Construction hosted us for an evening to mark the near-completion of the HERA Innovation Centre.

To Martin, David, Shara, Dimitri, John, Rebecca, and the full crew of consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors who have given their skills, time, and materials to this build: ngā mihi nui. Six years of planning and collective effort from across the HERA whānau is taking physical shape, and it is because of the people in that room.

The Centre is purpose-built for Aotearoa New Zealand's heavy engineering, manufacturing, and construction sectors. When it opens, members and research partners will have a dedicated space to trial emerging technologies, build capability in Construction 4.0, digital fabrication, AI, and structural health monitoring, and connect with HERA's growing international research partnerships.

It is also targeting 6 Green Star certification and is designed to demonstrate what genuinely sustainable industrial design looks like in practice.

Full gallery from the evening coming shortly. The full story is on our website. - https://hera.org.nz/theres-now-a-building-where-a-vision-used-to-be/

Cyril Baker was a founding member of HERA in 1978, helping establish the organisation’s research, training, and advocacy...
09/06/2026

Cyril Baker was a founding member of HERA in 1978, helping establish the organisation’s research, training, and advocacy foundations during a critical period for Aotearoa New Zealand’s steel industry. His leadership helped position HERA as a unified voice for the sector and strengthened its role in supporting the industry through change.

In 1985, this vision took physical form with the construction of HERA House, giving the organisation a permanent home and a central hub for industry collaboration.

Cyril led the introduction of the Profel machine in 1985, the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. The technology transformed steel fabrication, reducing labour requirements by 75 per cent and significantly improving efficiency.

Cyril also championed the industry’s shift from welded to bolted steel structures, making steel a more efficient and competitive solution for multi-storey construction.

Under his leadership, HERA grew from a small association into a key force shaping research, technology, and policy for Aotearoa New Zealand’s steel sector.

04/06/2026

Cyril recalls the pace of his early career, racing from work to catch the ferry before heading straight to night classes in the city. Between long days at the office and evening lectures at Seddon Tech, his routine was relentless.

It was a glimpse of the determination that defined Cyril Baker. That same drive would go on to shape his career as a pioneer of Aotearoa New Zealand’s steel industry and a key force behind HERA’s early growth.

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Cyril Baker became Chair of HERA in 1985, guiding the organisation through a pivotal period in Aotearoa New Zealand’s st...
04/06/2026

Cyril Baker became Chair of HERA in 1985, guiding the organisation through a pivotal period in Aotearoa New Zealand’s steel industry.

His leadership saw the creation of HERA House, a key milestone in solidifying HERA’s presence in the sector. Starting his career in 1954, Cyril was a driving force in steel innovation, championing bolted construction and advocating for technological advancements that reshaped the way steel was used in construction.

Cyril’s vision, alongside industry leaders like Keith Smith, led to the formation of HERA in 1978, a response to the industry's need for unity, research, and a collective voice.

Under his guidance, HERA grew into a powerful advocate for steel research, positioning it as a competitive alternative to concrete and supporting the industry’s ongoing development.

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