Connect locally with a Network of Passionate Individuals.
Hear from the unsung heroes behind successful engineering and environmental projects— equipment hirers, laboratories, and drillers. They will share their experiences about what works, what doesn’t, and how consultants and clients can elevate project outcomes through smarter collaboration.
Whether you’re an engineering consultant, project manager or the principal client the evening offers an opportunity to gain insights from the service providers we all rely on.
With your active participation, we hope we will have an event with honest conversations, actionable takeaways, and a renewed understanding of how to build stronger partnerships across disciplines.
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Your ticket includes a complimentary drink and a selection of appetizers. Please note that this is not a formal dinner event.
BYO! To minimise our use of plastic, we encourage delegates to bring their own reusable water bottles and coffee cups.
Due to the venue’s security measures, make sure you arrive on time.
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Kim is a Senior Key Account Manager looking after Key Accounts at Hill Labs. She has over 20 years' experience working for analytical testing laboratories both here in New Zealand and in the United Kingdom. Kim enjoys helping her clients with their analytical testing requirements and also learning about the various projects going on in the contaminated land industry. Kim has a BSc in Environmental Chemistry and a Masters in Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Monitoring. She is currently the co-chair of the ALGA Waikato Committee. Outside of work you will often find Kim at Lake Karapiro volunteering at rowing regattas between September and April. When she is not at a rowing event, she is trying to improve her paddle boarding skills or attending a Pilates class.
Kent Steel holds a BSc in Earth Sciences and has over a decade of experience in field hydrology. He spent five years at Auckland Council, specialising in water monitoring and environmental data collection.
At ENVCO, Kent delivers practical, flexible solutions to customer challenges. ENVCO supplies and supports environmental equipment across New Zealand, offering rental, servicing, and installation to ensure high-quality data collection.
Johan earned a BSc in Geophysics and Earth Sciences from the University of Auckland and started his career in geotechnical consulting in 2017. During this time, he worked on a variety of significant infrastructure projects, including the McMurdo Station redevelopment in Antarctica, construction of the Turitea Wind Farm—the highest-producing wind farm in New Zealand—and tunneling works for the WestConnex highway in Sydney. In these roles he focused on construction-phase services, verifying contractor work against design specifications and providing on-site geotechnical guidance. Since joining McMillan Drilling in June 2023, Johan has taken on responsibilities ranging from procurement and project initiation to operational oversight and site-level project management. His background bridges consulting and drilling operations, equipping him to manage projects efficiently and deliver practical geotechnical solutions.
WSP Auckland
110-120 Beaumont Street
Auckland, New Zealand
ALGA Member: $49.00
Non-Member: $99.00
Welcome Branch: $30.00
Student: $15.00
Up to 1 CPD
