Meet our changemakers

You call them experts, we call them Changemakers. Our people use the sum of their talents and interests to go above and beyond for their communities. We are dedicated to using our collective expertise to create a brighter future for humankind, one small step at a time.

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What if we could go from Auckland to Wellington, in a flash?

How the revival of rail in Aotearoa could impact our future for the better.

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What if we could generate sustainable power, for generations to come?

How to meet the rising demand for power, maintain secure and reliable energy supplies, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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What if we can make our cities car-free?

If we’re going to make cities carbon-neutral, or even carbon-positive, we will have to switch the majority of travel to walking, cycling and public transport.

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What if our cities were more like forests?

Forests have evolved over time to be highly efficient ecosystems. How can our future cities mimic these natural structures and systems to be more resilient and efficient?

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What if we can plan cities to reduce health inequalities?

Urban development demonstrates our values as a society. If we want to reduce inequalities in health care, we need to resolve the physical issues in our cities that make it harder for some to access health care, green spaces and safe facilities.

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What if we could build faster, smarter, healthier, greener?

A pathway for a more sustainable future for Aotearoa New Zealand and our global neighbours.

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What if we could learn from nature how to safeguard our built environment?

The valuable lessons we can learn from our natural world and how we can apply those to our urban environments.

What if we could measure the success
of a community by its sense of belonging?

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What if we could go from Auckland to Wellington, in a flash?

Taking a cue from days of old, it’s more important than ever that rail again becomes the country’s transport connector of choice.

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What if we could generate sustainable power, for generations to come?

With the Government setting an aspirational target of 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030 and an Emissions Reduction Plan focused on supporting the switch to low-emission fuels, the writing is on the wall for coal and gas in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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What if we could build faster, smarter, healthier, greener?

Peter O'Leary, WSP Global Structures Director and Head of Structures in NZ, illuminates a pathway for a more sustainable future for Aotearoa New Zealand and our global neighbours.

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What if Te Ao Māori was second nature for everyone, rather than second thought?

Imagine a bright and not-too-distant future where Te Ao Māori is incorporated into all aspects of our built environment - for the benefit of everyone.

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What if we stopped designing for cars and started designing for people?

Imagine a future where our communities decide their own transport options based on their needs.