Extrenal Relations

Tim Davin
Director - Policy
Leads the development and promulgation of technically informed, independent advice and commentary on key national and local issues of the day. This is to enable IPENZ to become the unequivocally recognised point of reference for public and private sector decision makers and media for technically –informed comment on issues of the day.
Email:
Phone: 04 473 2027

Rebecca Adams
Communications Manager
Develops and implements a strategic external communications plan which brings the views of IPENZ, and the engineering profession more widely, to the attention of key stakeholders, and makes the public of New Zealand more aware of the important roles that the engineering profession plays in the service of society.
Email:
Phone: 04 473 2028

Tracey Ayre
Policy Advisor
Research and formulation of public policy from a technically informed viewpoint drawing on contributions from the Membership and from a variety of external stakeholders to enable the provision of independent advice and commentary on issues of the day.
Email:
Phone: 04 474 8949

Kavita Kansara
Marketing Manager
Develops marketing systems and processes for the promotion of IPENZ’s services to encourage recruitment and retention of Members. Responsible for management of various key events in the IPENZ calendar.
Email:
Phone: 04 474 8980

Karen Astwood
Heritage Advisor
Implementation and coordination of priorities in the Engineering Heritage Action Plan.
Email:
Phone: 04 474 9659

Dionne Needham
Project/Awards Coordinator
Awards Coordinator (NZEE Awards and IPENZ National Awards). Engenerate liaison.
Email:
Phone: 04 4748987

Tonya Jones
Events Manager
Organises events, seminars and launches.
Email:
Phone: 04 474 9657

Danielle Heath
Events and Policy Administrator
Assists with organising events, seminars and launches and provide administrative support to the Policy Team.
Email:
Phone: 04 474 9655