INWES Asia PacificNation Network
2016 Meeting
18 August 2016
Wellington, New Zealand

HOSTED BY

SPONSORED BY

Welcome

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Organising Committee

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5This year’s host6

About IPENZ

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About New Zealand7

About Wellington

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About the venues

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Draft agenda: INWES Asia Pacific Nation Network Meeting 201611

Agenda: Diversity in Action Summit

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About the speakers

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Keynote speakers

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Panelists

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Welcome
Dear INWES APNN delegates,
It’s a pleasure to extend a warm welcome to you, anattendee of the 2016 INWES APNN meeting, in mycapacity as the President of IPENZ. I look forward tojoining you in August and hearing your reflections
on the status of female engineers and scientists inyour country. This year’s meeting will take place at
the IPENZ National Office in Wellington, New Zealand,on Thursday 18 August. The following day, IPENZ ishosting the Diversity in Action Summit at Te Papa in
Wellington and I also look forward to your involvement
and input in that event.
We look forward to hosting you all and discussing
gender issues in our respective countries. In my
opinion, the issues that unite us are far greater thanthe differences in our respective cultures or ethnicities.
Diversity covers a variety of cultures and values.
We need to recognise we’re operating in a global
community and we all need to make a conscious effort
to understand the things that make individuals andsocieties unique – whether these are multiculturalism,
gender, individual circumstances and, for engineers,
different practice fields or qualifications. Organisations
that realise the benefits of building a truly diverse andAsia Pacific Nation Network 2016 Meeting

inclusive workforce attract people of all types, stay
open to new ideas, and can enjoy greater reach in themarketplace.
I sincerely hope the meeting is a great success. I lookforward to sharing stories and experiences, and tobuilding relationships between us and our countries.
I look forward to seeing you soon.
Elena Trout FIPENZ
IPENZ President

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Welcome to the 2016 INWES Asia Pacific Nation
Network Meeting taking place in Wellington, New
Zealand this winter. It will be my great pleasure to meetyou at this sixth INWES APNN meeting. I look forward
to seeing many representatives of the INWES APNN
countries there.
One of the roles of the APNN is to promote INWES’
outreach. To that end, “Wise-Bangladesh” wasestablished in Bangladesh this year, and I look forward
to welcoming one of their membersto this year’s
meeting. We’re very pleased to see a new face.
We remember the first INWES APNN meeting in
Adelaide, Australia in 2011, on the day before ICWES15.
Since that meeting, we have had five APNN meetings,
all of which have been very successful. In addition,
every local conference has been unique and interesting
and we learnt a lot across various STEM areas. We’ve
had wonderful times together and also experienced
warm hospitality we will never forget.
Because of many people’s sustained efforts, it seems
the concept of diversity is now popular in many
countries. In Japan, the Government is promoting
diversity strongly and is pushing to increase therepresentation of women on every government
committee and the proportion of women executives
in private companies. This action is very welcome but I
think this trend is vulnerable. This force of movement
is still top-down only. When we try to promote diversity
in organisations, universities and corporations, somepeople still ask: “Why do you push for women sostrongly?”; “We are treating men and women fairly. We
are satisfied with the current situation, and so why do
we have to change?”; “If you say you are right, pleaseshow me the evidence of better revenue, profits andnumber of papers and awards”. I’m sure you’ve had
the same experience. In my experience, the majorityof men still question the value of diversity, and to

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keep the movement sustainable, we have to show thereal evidence behind diversity. We must maintain our
progress otherwise it might be undone.
Last year in Mongolia, the topic of our local conference
was innovation, education, and technology. We
exchanged many interesting and useful stories. Our
theme this year in Wellington is “Diversity in Action:
Strategies for smart business”. We are really excited tolisten to interesting stories of how workforce diversity
can generate creative solutions.
The world is facing rapidly increasing uncertainty, andthere are so many questions still to be solved. Throughthe conference, we should learn from each other, shareexperiences and the issues females scientists andengineers are facing, and understand each other moredeeply. I really hope this opportunity and encounter
will be a positive experience and help going forward.
I look forward to seeing you soon and hope you havea great time at the sixth INWES APPN meeting in
New Zealand.
Kayoko Sugahara
INWES APNN Chairperson

4Organising Committee
Kayoko Sugahara

Chair of the APNN, JNWESElena Trout

President, Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ)

Susan Freeman-Greene

Chief Executive, Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ)

Bridgit Sissons

General Manager – Marketing and Communications, Institution ofProfessional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ)Jan Macandrew

Senior Event and Communications Advisor, Institution of Professional
Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ)

Tracey Ayre

Policy Advisor, Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ),Country Representative

Sponsors
IPENZ acknowledges the contribution of Agilent as
sponsor providing travel funds for some Asia PacificNation Network delegates.

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IPENZ also acknowledges the contribution of the
Tertiary Education Commission, Meridian Energy
and Tonkin + Taylor as sponsors of the Diversity
in Action Summit.

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About IPENZ
IPENZ is excited to be hosting the 2016 meeting of
the Asia Pacific Nation Network (APNN). We have been
New Zealand’s representative on the INWES APNN
since its inception in 2011.
Since 2011 we’ve focused on delivering our Women in
Engineering programme, which has the following aim:
“As a result of its diversity, engineering is seen as
making a highly relevant contribution to New Zealand’s
economic growth and wellbeing. The engineering
profession is recognised as an employer of the best
and brightest. Engineering workplaces are diverse andhave exemplary employment practices. The number ofengineers is sustainable in the long term.”
To help achieve this aim we’ve completed research
into the barriers female engineers face, investigatedthe economic benefits of increased diversity, raised
awareness with engineering leaders and university
deans and provided role models and networking
opportunities for female engineers.

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Encouraging diversity and inclusion in New Zealand’s
engineering profession is just one small part of what
we do. We’re the lead national professional body
representing the engineering profession in New
Zealand. we have approximately 17,000 Members,
13 per cent of whom are female. Our Members range
from engineering students to practising engineers
and senior Members in positions of responsibility inbusiness. We represent engineers from all engineering
specialisms including biomedical, civil, chemical,
electrical and mechanical engineering.
We undertake a wide range of functions, including
setting competence and ethical standards, developing
and promoting quality marks for engineers, recognisingprofessional competence via registration and acting
as the accrediting body for engineering degrees anddiplomas in New Zealand and providing assessment for
non-New Zealand engineering qualifications.
We look forward to hosting you at the 2016 INWESAPNN meeting and Diversity in Action Summit.

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About New Zealand
Discovery of New Zealand

Population

Māori were the first people to inhabit New Zealand(Aotearoa in Māori). They travelled thousands ofkilometres across the Pacific Ocean in small oceangoing canoes to get here. Later, in 1642 Dutch explorer
Abel Tasman sailed in search of a vast southern
continent and discovered New Zealand. Abel Tasman
and his party endured a devastating encounter with
Māori before departing. Shortly afterwards, a Dutch
map maker gave the name Nieuw Zeeland to thiscountry.

Today, New Zealand is home to nearly 4.7 million
people. Our largest city, Auckland is populated by 1.4
million people with other cities including Christchurch(540,000 people), Wellington (470,000 people),
Hamilton (400,000 people) and Dunedin (202,000
people).

In 1769 English navigator Captain James Cook sighted
New Zealand. After an initial battle, Captain Cook andhis party made more civil contact with Māori.
Several other explorers visited New Zealand after
Captain Cook, including Jules Sébastien César Dumontd'Urville, Marc Joseph Marion du Fresne and, later,
sealers, whalers and missionaries.
New Zealand’s history is centred on the Treatyof Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The Treaty is anagreement signed by the British Crown and Māori (thefirst people to arrive in New Zealand) at Waitangi on 6
February 1840 to establish British law in New Zealand.
Over the years it’s been recognised that the English
and Māori versions of the Treaty differ in meaning.
Additionally, Māori have made many complaints thatthe terms of the Treaty were not being upheld. The
Waitangi Tribunal, a standing commission of inquiry,
was established in 1975 to hear these complaints andhelp resolve Treaty claims.

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New Zealand is a multi cultural country with three
official languages – English, Māori and New Zealandsign language.
There are many things to see and do in New Zealand –take a look at these websites for some ideas:• www.newzealand.com/int/travel-guide• www.lonelyplanet.com/new-zealand• www.newzealand.com/int/visitor-information-centre• www.newzealand.com/int/trips-and-drivingitineraries• www.newzealand.com/int/things-to-do

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Weather

Telephones and Internet2

The INWES APNN meeting is being held during New
Zealand’s winter. The mean daily temperature in
Wellington during winter is around nine degrees
Celsius. The weather can be changeable so always be
prepared for temperature changes and rain.

The main mobile networks in New Zealand are
2degrees, Skinny, Spark and Vodafone. If you want touse your phone on these networks you will need tovisit one of their branches.

Currency
New Zealand’s currency is the New Zealand dollar.
We have notes (of values $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100)
and coins (10, 20 and 50 cents, $1 and $2).
Banks, some hotels and Bureau de Change kiosks will
exchange money for you. Banks are typically open from
9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Some are also
open during weekends and Automated Teller Machines(ATMs) are widely available. International credit cards
and ATM cards will work as long as they have a fourdigit PIN encoded. Check with your bank before leaving
home.

Goods and Services Tax
All goods and services are subject to a 15% Goods
and Services Tax (GST). This is usually included in thedisplayed price. Visitors cannot claim this tax back.

Tipping
Tipping is not expected in New Zealand, even inrestaurants and bars. Tipping for good service orkindness is at the discretion of the visitor. Hotels andrestaurants in New Zealand do not add service charges
to their bills.

Electricity

Public phones take call cards purchased frombookstores and newsagents and some accept credit
cards. New Zealand phone numbers can be found in
the White Pages and Yellow Pages (for businesses).
Free WiFi hotspots are available in urban areas. All of
New Zealand’s public libraries have a free WiFi service,
as do many i-SITE Visitor Information Centres. Some
hotels provide WiFi for guests, although there issometimes a charge for use. Cafes and restaurants also
sometimes have a free WiFi service when you purchasefood or drink.

Emergencies
New Zealand is largely a welcoming, safe country.
If you need to contact emergency services (ambulance,
fire or police), the number to call is 111.
New Zealand is located in a seismically active area.
If there is an earthquake while you are here, the advice
is to “drop, cover and hold” – drop to the ground, seek
cover under a table and hold on until the shaking stops.
If you are inside a building, move no more than a few
steps, then drop, cover and hold. If you are outside,
move no more than a few steps away from buildings,
trees, streetlights, and power lines, then drop, cover,hold. Stay where you are until the shaking stops and it’ssafe to move.

New Zealand's electricity supply is 230/240 volts and
we use angled two or three pin plugs (the same asAustralia and parts of Asia)1.

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Asia Pacific Nation Network 2016 Meeting8About Wellington
Wellington is New Zealand’s capital city and known
as the world’s “coolest little capital”. It’s home to justunder 500,000 people; around 10% of New Zealand’s
total population.
The people who live here are diverse – around 25 percent were born overseas. The majority of people areof European descent but there are also significant
populations of Maori (13%), Asians (11%) and Pasifika
peoples (8%).
Wellington is known for its vibrant arts scene, worldclass café and restaurant culture, and active outdoor
lifestyle. Set around an attractive waterfront, you'll be
tempted by the many cafes, restaurants and bars.

While you’re here you may want to:• Ride the cable car up to the Wellington
Botanic Gardens• Have a look around the Museum of New Zealand
Te Papa Tongarewa (known as Te Papa)• Take a walk along the waterfront• Take a look at the stars at the Carter Observatory• Visit Zealandia, a wildlife sanctuary right in theheart of the city
• Take a tour through the Weta Cave Workshop• Go shopping on Lambton Quay

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Asia Pacific Nation Network 2016 Meeting9About the venues
IPENZ National Office
50 Customhouse Quay,
Wellington
The 2016 APNN meeting will beheld on Thursday 18 August at
the IPENZ National Office, 50
Customhouse Quay in Wellington.
The IPENZ National Office is a
10-minute walk from West Plaza
Hotel, Civic Square and Museum of
New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
If you need to get in touch on the
day of the INWES APNN meeting,call +64 4 473 9444.

Museum of New
Zealand Te Papa
Tongarewa (Te Papa)
55 Cable St, Wellington
The one-day Diversity in Action
event will be held on Friday 19
August at Museum of New Zealand
Te Papa Tongarewa (Te Papa),
located at 55 Cable Street in
Wellington.
Te Papa is a seven-minute walkfrom the West Plaza Hotel andCivic Square.
If you need to get in touch on
the day of the Diversity in Action
Summit, call +64 4 380 7000.

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10Draft agenda: INWES Asia Pacific Nation
Network Meeting 201618 August 2016
IPENZ National Office, Level 3, 50 Customhouse Quay

Time

Activity

8.45amMihi whakatau (welcome)*

9.30amRemarks from Hon Louise Upston, Minister for Women

9.45amWelcome remarks from Elena Trout, IPENZ President

9.55amWelcome remarks from Kayoko Sugahara, APNN Chair

10.05amWelcome remarks from INWES representative

10.15amMorning tea

10.45am

Country report 1

11.05am

Country report 2

11.25am

Country report 3

11.45am

Country report 4

12.05pm

Country report 5

12.25pm

Lunch

1.25pmPresentation from Cynthia Brophy, CEO of the New Zealand Human Rights Commission

2pm

Country report 6

2.20pmCountry report 7

2.40pmCountry report 8

3pm

Afternoon tea

3.30pmCountry report 93.50pmCountry report 10

4.10pmCountry report 11

4.30pmAPNN AGM

6pm

Dinner* A mihi whakatau is a Māori term used to describe a formal welcome. During the mihi whakatau, a Māori speaker
will welcome you, on behalf of IPENZ (your host). Another Māori speaker will then respond on your (the visitors’)
behalf to acknowledge the welcome. There will be waiata (singing) to support what the speakers have said.
You will not be required to speak, sing or undertake any other action.

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Agenda: Diversity in Action Summit
Friday 19 August 2016
Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Wellington

Time

Activity

8.45amRegistration and coffee

9am

Welcome and opening remarks from Elena Trout, IPENZ President
Keynote Speaker

9.10am

Lt General (Retd) David Morrison
How diversity improves the bottom line

10.15amMorning tea
Keynote Speaker

10.45am

Susan Doughty
Developing inclusive reward strategies and solutions

11.45am

Table discussions

12.15pm

Lunch
Facilitated Panel Discussion• Wai Yie Leong1.15pm• Steve Abley• Lana West
Making diversity work: three different perspectives
Keynote Speaker

2.15pm

Dr Marlene Kanga
A strategic framework for inclusiveness wellbeing and diversity in engineering workplaces

3pm

Afternoon tea
Keynote Speaker

3.30pmDr Michelle Dickinson
Should we fix the leaky pipeline?

4.20pmPlenary discussions on key issues identified through the day

4.50pmClosing address

5 – 6pm

Networking function at Te Marae

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Keynote speakers
Lieutenant General (Retd)David Morrison
David Morrison is Chair of the Diversity Council
Australia and Australian of the Year 2016. He
concluded his appointment as Australia’s Chief of Armyin May 2015. As an Australian Army Officer, he led
troops from platoon level all the way up to three-star
General – Chief of Army.
David faced many leadership challenges during his timein the Army, but is probably best known for his strong
public stance on gender equality and leading culturalchange in large organisations. His three-minuteaddress to his workforce in the wake of a particularinstance of poor behaviour by a group of officers andsenior soldiers was posted on YouTube and has hadover 1.7 million views.

Susan Doughty
Susan is a Partner in EY’s People Advisory Services
practice. She leads EY’s Reward pillar delivering
executive reward and broad based remuneration
services across Oceania markets.
Susan has more than 25 years’ experience in seniorhuman resources and reward management roles andis recognised as an industry expert in the design ofcontemporary reward strategies and solutions. Susan
is also the President of the Auckland YWCA and was
responsible for the development of the Equal Pay
Awards, now in their third year. Susan takes a lead roleon pay equity issues within New Zealand and helps
organisations to achieve their diversity goals.

Lieutenant General (Retd)David Morrison

Susan Doughty

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Dr Marlene Kanga
Marlene is a leading engineer and board member,including Chair of the Australian Department ofIndustry and Science R&D Incentives Committee,
the largest support programme for industry R&D inAustralia. She is a Fellow of IPENZ, President-elect for
the World Federation of Engineering Organisations(WFEO) and a member of its Executive Board.
WFEO is the peak body for engineering institutions
internationally, representing some 100 national andregional engineering institutions and approximately
20 million engineers.
Marlene has been an advocate for greater diversity inengineering and science and has developed a practicalstrategic roadmap to assist engineering organisationsin achieving their aspirations for a diverse andinnovative workforce.

Dr Michelle Dickinson
Michelle is a senior lecturer in engineering at the
University of Auckland, where she runs New Zealand’s
only nanomechanical testing laboratory. Her combinedinterests in both biology and materials science giveher a unique insight into how nature and technology
can learn from each other for future scientificdevelopments.
She is a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit,
was awarded the Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awardin 2015 and won the Prime Minister’s Science Media
Communication Prize and the New Zealand Associationof Scientists Science Communicators Award in 2014.
Michelle is also co-founder of the charity OMGTech!

Dr Marlene Kanga

Dr Michelle Dickinson

13Panelists
Dr Wai Yie Leong

Lana West

Wai Yie received her PhD in Electrical Engineering(Hons) from the University of Queensland, Brisbane,
Australia in 2005. She has authored six book series
and more than 100 papers that highlight innovationin electronics and biomedical engineering. Wai Yie
is currently Chair of the Women Engineers’ Section,
Malaysia; the ASEAN Federation of Engineering
Organisations (WEAFEO) and Healthcare ResearchGroup at Taylor’s University.

As head of Diversity and Inclusion for BNZ, Lana’s work
focuses on ensuring the bank has a high performing
workforce that is diverse and inclusive now and in the
future. Through her career she has worked in New
Zealand, Australia and Samoa in banking and private
health insurance.

Steve Abley

Lana is proud of her heritage as a Kiwi Samoan.
Growing up in Auckland, she describes herself as partislander – part-mainlander, acknowledging her father
from Samoa and her mother who hails from Dunedin.

Steve is a leader in the engineering community and the
managing director of the professional services firm hefounded, Abley Transportation Consultants. The firm
has grown over the last 13 years to now be a significant
leader and a national and international provider of
specialist advice.
Steve is a Fellow of IPENZ and a member of theInstitute of Directors’ Canterbury Branch Committee.
He has previously served on IPENZ’s governing board
where he continues to have a leadership role.

Dr Wai Yie Leong

Steve Abley

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Lana West

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