Āpōpō Northern Branch Event in Auckland
On Thursday 24 October 2024 we were hosted by WSP at their new offices in Britomart in Auckland
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Āpōpō is a WPiAM Partner Organisation
The World Partners in Asset Management (WPiAM) Board last week unanimously decided to admit Āpōpō as a Partner Organisation.
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Invercargill Branch Event 2024
The Invercargill Branch Event last week focused on infrastructure challenges, including the Homer Tunnel's avalanche shelter, funding for community assets, and climate change planning.
How Āpōpō are celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori!
George and Emily from the Āpōpō team show us how they're celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Land Development – Funding those infrastructure upgrades by Jeremy Rees
Land development and the developers that lead their projects are often misunderstood. Local and regional authorities often view developers, and their agents as solely focused on spending the least amount possible on infrastructure or deliberately disregarding planning constraints.
Media release: Government infrastructure plan a potential game-changer, say industry professionals
The president of Āpōpō Gary Porteous says it’s long past due that New Zealand has a bi-partisan, strategic view about infrastructure development and management.
Āpōpō Guide Aligns with GFMAM Asset Management Landscape
From the beginning the Āpōpō Guide aligned with the ISO 5500x standards, but now we’ve ensured the Āpōpō Guide aligns with the GFMAM Asset Management Landscape as well.
Hamilton Branch Event: Celebrating our community facilities, parks and open spaces – where our communities connect
On Friday 9 August 2024 we had the privilege of using one of the sought-after meeting rooms in the new Te Kete Aronui – the new community centre in Rototuna, Hamilton.
Hastings Branch Event – Waiaroha Water Plant and Reservoir site visit
We welcomed over 40 asset managers to the recently renovated Hawke’s Bay Regional Economic Development Agency Te Rae building on Friday 2 August to learn from each other, share lessons learnt and network.
The Evolution of Learning: 5 Transformative Trends in Asset Management Education
This article explores five transformative trends shaping the future of Asset Management education, each designed to enhance learning experiences and better prepare asset managers for the challenges ahead
Meet our first Asset Management Associate!
We recently asked James Lear a couple of questions about his role and what it means to be Āpōpō’s first Asset Management Associate.
Āpōpō Past-President Priyani de Silva-Currie Elected Vice President of IFME!
We are thrilled to announce that Āpōpō Past-President, Priyani de Silva-Currie, has been elected by the 16 member countries of the International Federation of Municipal Engineering (IFME) as Vice President for the 2024-2027 term.
Building Asset Resilience: Thought Leadership from Āpōpō Board Member Darren de Klerk
Maintaining and managing infrastructure assets throughout their entire life is a critical component of addressing the literal cracks, leaks, and other failings now being felt around the country.
Media release: Infrastructure requires long-term strategic thinking, not papering over cracks
Maintaining and managing infrastructure assets throughout their entire life is a critical component of addressing the literal cracks, leaks, and other failings now being felt around the country.
Āpōpō Life Member Gareth James – Waste Energy Champion in Canterbury
Last week Gareth James, Āpōpō Life Member, passed away. With this sad news we want to take the opportunity to celebrate his career and the impact he had on infrastructure in Aotearoa.
Enquiry into Climate Adaptation submission to Finance and Expenditure Select Committee
We are looking for your input into preparing Āpōpō’s submission to the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee for its Enquiry into Climate Adaptation.
Kōmata o Te Rangi welcomed in Nelson
Kōmata o Te Rangi represents the pinnacle of achievement in infrastructure asset management
