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The Final Scroll - Reflecting on a Year of Achievements 2024 has been a big year and we extend our warmest thanks to all who have worked with us including our clients and partners, our wider community, and our industry. Together, we’ve accomplished some remarkable things, and they would not be possible without all of you. Check out some of our highlights from this year: - Project SH25A Taparahi Bridge Wins Gold at the ACE NZ Awards - Te Ara o Te Ata, Mount Messenger Bypass wins Transportation Project of the Year - Partnership with the Ministry of Infrastructure Tonga - Kōwhai Park in Ōtautahi Christchurch, one of NZ’s Largest Solar Farms - Double Win at the NZ Rainbow Excellence Awards - Bligh Tanner joins Tonkin + Taylor Group - Mark Foster, Finalist for Outstanding Leadership and Contribution to Infrastructure Award - Celebrating Seven New Fellowships - Shaping Climate Resilience: Tonkin + Taylor at COP29 Azerbaijan - Launch of the 2024 Sustainability Report Ngā mihi o te wā - Happy Holidays from all of us at Tonkin + Taylor! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gVzWWaRr Chris Bauld, Andrew Langbein, Ben Chester, John Leeves, Pierre Malan, Richard Hancy, Tim Fisher, Angela Young, Inogen Alliance, Angelique Dickson, Sandra O'Brien-Kelly, Erica Olesson, Brett Ogilvie, McConnell Dowell, Fulton Hogan, Beca, WSP in New Zealand, ACE NZ ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD, Shannon Richardson, HEB Construction, Downer, Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Rangahau, Josephine Graham, Penny Kneebone, Talia Ritchie, Jamie MacKay, Paul Burton, Waldo Posthumus, Pride Pledge 🏳️🌈, New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Hannah Tiong, Scott Thomas, Rhys Clark, Chorus NZ Limited, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Register now for our roundtable discussion and live Q&A on COP29: The Way Forward, 15 January! https://hubs.la/Q02_Wc3q0 This webinar will cover: • Insider understanding of COP events and outcomes • Insight into the private sector's role and future opportunities • Open discussion and Q&A about the path forward Speakers include Angelique Dickson, President of Inogen Alliance; Ilkin HAJI, Founder and Executive Director of Sustainera Solutions Azerbaijan; Amr Osama Abdel-Aziz, Chairman of Integral Consult Egypt; Alex Ferguson, CEO of Antea Group UK, with moderator 🌓 Dan Bena ☀️. Additional global team members from COP29 attendance and presentations will include Robert Szucs-Winkler, CEO denxpert EHS&S software , Hilton Lucio, CEO ANTEA Brasil, and Brett Ogilvie, Executive Leader Sustainability Tonkin + Taylor New Zealand. And don't miss our final podcast episode of the season, Inside COP29: Outcomes and Insights from Azerbaijan: https://hubs.la/Q02_W67Q0 #InogenAlliance #Webinar #COP29 #Baku #climateaction #climatechange #sustainability #internationalbusiness #environmentalconsulting

For Andrew Kiesel, great pavement engineering is about striking the perfect balance: practical designs that speed up delivery and innovative ideas that shape the future. With 13 years of experience, Andrew – an Associate Geotechnical & Pavements Engineer in our Melbourne office – is championing sustainable solutions like bio-bitumen, a natural alternative to standard asphalt. “I’m excited to see how bio-bitumen will influence the industry, reducing the reliance on crude oil while delivering durable roads,” Andrew says. Discover how Andrew and our pavement engineering team are driving innovation in The Groundbreakers series: https://lnkd.in/duWuFwBY #TheGroundbreakers #Sustainability #EngineeringInnovation

Steven Lopati, Business Development Lead - Samoa, and Richard Reinen-Hamill, Sector Director - Finance and Insurance, attended the 2024 Commonwealth Business Forum held recently in Apia, Samoa. The Forum coincided with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Held every two years, this meeting was the first one hosted by a Pacific Island nation. This year's theme, 'One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Commonwealth', emphasised climate change. There were great speakers and discussions around: - Access to finance and its scalability to fund projects as critical - Emphasis on collaboration between governments and donors to facilitate climate mitigation and adaptation projects - The role of private equity in supporting investment-ready projects - Why determination and optimism are key to fixing climate change Steven and Richard also participated in roundtable sessions on Building Resilient Infrastructure and Unlocking Green Investment: Risk Mitigation. “The Business Forum was well attended by Government Officials and business leaders from public and private sectors. There were great inspirational speakers and leaders around climate mitigation. Samoa were amazing hosts with their warm hospitality, with villages across the island each representing a different Commonwealth country,” Steven remarked. He even had the opportunity to capture a picture of King Charles, who was also visiting Samoa at the time! #CHOGM #ClimateChange #InfrastructureResilience #GreenInvestment

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming the CEO and head of Land Transport for the Ministry of Infrastructure Tonga to our office to formalise an exciting partnership. Alongside our project partners, Strategic Pacific, we have signed the contract to deliver an Integrated Land Transport Plan for Tongatapu. This study will investigate the existing transport environment and explore opportunities to enhance transport choice, reliability, access, safety, and resilience for the 70,000 people that call Tongatapu home. This collaboration marks a significant step towards creating a sustainable and reliable transport system for Tongatapu, aligning with our purpose to create and sustain a better world. Pictured: Lopeti Heimuli, Chief Executive, Ministry of Infrastructure, David Edwards (standing), Strategic Pacific Ltd, Penny Kneebone, Tonkin + Taylor Chief Executive New Zealand, James Dyer (standing) Project Manager, Tevita Lavemai (standing), and Shannon Richardson, Project Director. #TonkinTaylor #StrategicPacific #IntegratedTransport #InfrastructureDevelopment #Sustainability #Tonga #ResilientTransport

Tonkin + Taylor is pleased to announce the appointment of Vanessa Stoddart as our new Board Chair.  The Board celebrates adding Stoddart’s multi-sector governance experience, wide-ranging proven involvement, knowledge of growth opportunities, commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and understanding of shareholder-owned businesses. Stoddart says, "I look forward to being part of this well-established professional company, ensuring it is well governed, and supporting the Tonkin + Taylor team to deliver world-class services through outstanding client relationships. My professional legal background, executive experience in operations, including engineering, on both sides of the Tasman, and extensive governance career in the public and private sector, I hope will be of assistance to the Tonkin + Taylor team. It is a privilege to be joining you.” Tonkin + Taylor Group Managing Director Dr Tim Fisher says, "Vanessa joins us with a wealth of experience across many types of businesses and sectors across Australasia, as well as her governance skills and relationship-building excellence. These will be tremendous assets to Tonkin + Taylor Group for our continued success in 2025 and beyond." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gZQDA2Hx

Soil is an essential cornerstone of our planet, yet it often goes underappreciated. It serves as a foundation that sustains everything from thriving ecosystems to the food on our plates. This year’s United Nations World Soil Day theme, Caring for Our Soil, highlights the critical role of healthy soil in sustaining ecosystems and communities. We asked our ecology and geotechnical experts from across Tonkin + Taylor to dig deep and explore the importance of healthy soil, the consequences of degrading soil health, methods, and restoration of our soil. Explore how we can nurture our soil: https://lnkd.in/gdxx3Z6F Shamyi L. Rhys Graafhuis

Supporting future professionals is an important element of our Purpose to create and sustain a better world together, and our people are passionate about inspiring innovation every step of the way, starting in schools and universities. Kavita Khanna, Executive Leader—People + Workplace, was recently recognised as one of the recipients of The University of Auckland Business School's 2024 Supporter of the Year Awards. Her involvement has been multifaceted, ranging from presenting guest lectures and being part of panel discussions to attending ‘Meet the Industry’ sessions and hosting Human Resource Management projects here at Tonkin + Taylor. She has also provided showcase opportunities and fostered industry connections through her roles at Tonkin + Taylor and HRNZ as National President. Kavita recently supported the Business School’s accreditation journey and is an active member of the UoA Advisory Group with HRNZ. Kavita says the most rewarding part of her involvement is knowing she’s doing her bit for the next generation of HR professionals: “Thank you to the University of Auckland for the opportunity to do so and to Tonkin + Taylor and HRNZ for supporting this mahi.” Tonkin + Taylor is proud to support industry pathways by partnering with The University of Auckland and the University of Canterbury, providing support and active engagement from our people, with Simonne Eldridge, Executive Leader of Clients + Brands as the Chair of the Faculty Advisory Board at The University of Auckland Faculty of Engineering. Read more about how we support STEM careers: https://lnkd.in/gkxNJiK8

Great to see one of our Pavement Engineers, Farid Khayyer, speaking at a recent Australian Society for Concrete Pavements forum! Learn more about Farid, and Tonkin + Taylor's pavements team in Australia, in our latest article in The Groundbreakers series: https://lnkd.in/gir8hS2S

We’re passionate about building a better, more sustainable future – starting with our own spaces. Our Pōneke Wellington office fit-out has been awarded a 6 Green Star – Interiors NZ V1.10 Certified Built Rating from the NZGBC. This prestigious rating signifies ‘world leadership’ in sustainable office design and reflects our commitment to creating and sustaining a better world. Our Victoria Street building was evaluated on management, indoor environment quality, energy, water, materials, transport, emissions, acoustics and innovation. Hannah Kelly, Environmental Consultant, says the 6 Green Star certification recognises our commitment to continually improving and the great work the team has done to create a healthy workspace for our people. “The rating considered how we reused furniture, engaged with our people, provided great amenities and spaces and used ECA-licensed carpet and paints. It also recognises our negotiations to install EV charging points so we can upgrade our fleet to EVs. This demonstrates to our Pōneke clients that we are committed to our sustainability journey to design, build, fit-out and relocate our people, embedding sustainability in everything we do.” Thank you to our Green Star Accredited Professional Patrick Stone at TM Consultants Ltd, the designers and project managers at Unispace, and our technical experts at Tonkin + Taylor contributed to waste management, acoustics, health and safety, and sustainable procurement strategies. #sustainability #greenstar #greenbuildings #officefitout Helen Croad, Hugh Cherrill