Stirring The Pot
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
129 episodes
It's all about the people!
In today's Humans of Steel edition of Stirring the Pot, we sit down with Noel Davies, director of Hydro Link, former chair of HERA, and one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most quietly influential business leaders.Noel joined the Navy at 16, m...
Ai sustainability and the state of engineering
In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we’re joined by HERA’s leadership team for a wide-ranging kōrero on AI, sustainability and what’s really changing inside engineering right now.The conversation looks at how quickly AI ha...
It's time to rewrite the rules
In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we’re having a kōrero with Richard Templer, Chief Executive of Engineering New Zealand | Te Ao Rangahau, about how Aotearoa funds its engineering system and why the levy on steel producers play...
Beyond Carbon: Rethinking Sustainability Through Planetary Accounting
🌏 A kōrero on why sustainability is about more than just carbonWhen it comes to sustainability, carbon gets most of the attention. But the reality is our planet’s health depends on nine interconnected systems, from oceans and forests to ...
Digital Steel Passport: Rethinking construction for a circular future
In this episode of Stirring the Pot we are having a kōrero with Osama Mughrabi, Mick Fritschy and Caroline James about one of the biggest shifts facing construction: digital product passports.With costs rising, resources tighten...
A grit engineered legacy
In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we’re having a kōrero with Professor Charles Clifton — legendary structural engineer, longtime HERA collaborator, and newly named Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi.From early experiment...
Artificial Intelligence: Skill up or sit out?
In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Matt Ensor.AI strategist and industry innovator — he unpacks what the rise of AI really means for the construction sector. From practical tools to mindset shifts, ...
Cracking the CompWebPen code
In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we’re having a kōrero with Maryam Hasanali. Maryam is a structural research engineer at HERA and the brain behind the scenes driving our newly launched software tool, CompWebPen.Joi...
Sparking a passion for structural fire
In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Lydia Frater.Lydia's journey through her HERA internship has been nothing short of transformative. As a third-year engineering student at UC, she stepped into the world of st...
Busting through constructed barriers
In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Louise Jordaan.Workplace safety is more than compliance, it’s about fostering a culture where employees feel responsible and empowered to speak up. In this episode, we...
Welding hazards and how to stay safe
In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Patrick Fenemor.Ensuring safety in welding is crucial for protecting workers, minimising long-term health risks, and keeping industries running smoothly. In this episo...
Fireproofing the future with HIT
In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Mayank Shrivastava.Fire protection is about more than just buildings—it is about saving lives, ensuring resilience, and keeping businesses running. In this episode, we...
From carbon-heavy to carbon-zero
In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Jeremy Sole.Jeremy, Executive Officer of the Sustainable Steel Council (SSC), shares the council’s key initiatives for 2025. SSC is launching a Green Star-related audi...
Real-time insights for safer structures
In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Kaveh Andisheh.Kaveh is the project led for the theme of Monitoring 4.0 in the Endeavour Funded and HERA led Ngākopa Construction 4.0 research project. We dive...
From shed to spotlight
In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Grier and Jill Fuller.We explore the award-winning Hinuera Sheds project with Steelworks NZ, a standout example of sustainable construction. The team shares how they t...
Construction’s knowledge currency
In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Kenneth Husted.Unlock the secrets of successful tech transfer in the construction industry with our insightful discussion on the Endeavour Funded and HERA led Ngākopa...
Wired for data success
In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Professor Xun Xu.Is data connectivity the key to transforming the construction industry? In this episode, we talk with Xun, who is the project led for the theme of Da...
A circular rethink for construction
In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Michail Karpenko, Kaveh Andisheh and Holger Heinzel.In this episode, Michail, Kaveh, and Holger discuss the transformative concept of circular design in the con...
Tactics to achieve low carbon design
In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Helena Gervasio.What if the key to a sustainable future lies with structural engineers? Join us as Associate Professor Helena Gervasio, from the University of Coimbra ...
Sustainability 'beyond the build'
In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Sarah McLaren.In this episode, we chat with Sarah McLaren, Professor in Life Cycle Management at Massey University, and Sustainable Future Project Lead for the HERA le...
Designing for well-being: The role of interactive healing environments in modern cities
In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Yvonne Chan Cashmore.This podcast delves into the transformative concept of Interactive Healing Environments (IHEs) and their potential to enhance urban well-being. Dr...
The untold story of BIM
In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Robert Amor.Robert Amor, Emerging Technologies Project Lead for HERA’s Construction 4.0 research, breaks down BIM as both a detailed model and a collaborative ...
Skill set reset – vocational education at a crossroad
In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Phil Alexander-Crawford.As CEO at Hanga Aro Rau Workforce Development Council (WDC), Phil leads the discussion on transforming vocational education, forging strong ind...
'The smart shift’ in construction
In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Dr Alice Chang-Richards, Dr Yuqian Lu and Dr Yang Zou.All based out of the University of Auckland, together they make up the research team focused on Smart Construction in the...
