The Āpōpō Congress last May in Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington left delegates feeling rejuvenated and inspired—from best practice presentations to time for self-reflection and wellness. Reflecting over the week, the Waugh Team are grateful for the opportunity to learn from the industry, share their stories, and network with other key …
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What a week at the 2024 Āpōpō Congress!We are thrilled to congratulate Hugh Blake-Manson, who was named recipient of the Senior Professional Scholarship at the Āpōpō Excellence Awards night.Hugh will attend the International Federation of Municipal Engineers 21st World Congress & World Urban Parks Congress in Utrecht, Netherlands.This …
Waugh Infrastructure Management Limited, Selwyn District Council and Infrastructure Decision Support NZ (IDS NZ) won the Leadership Award for the project "Waikirikiri Selwyn - Leadership in Wai Pipe Network Renewals" during the Āpōpō Congress on 21 – 23 May 2024. It was great working with Gemma Mathieson, Murray England, Jo Golden, …
Wellness is such an important topic and a core value of Waugh Infrastructure Management Limited that we have sponsored the Hauora Wellness Stream at the Āpōpō Congress. Over the past month, we have made several posts on LinkedIn and our website highlighting wellness themes. If you missed them, we encourage you to go back …
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As a manager, do you understand the importance of trust and communication related to Team Wellness? Trust and good communication are important across all parts of a business, yet they are not easy to build or maintain. There is no uniform application or approach. Building strong relationships varies from person to person, team to …
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How do you catch your breath and find that break when needed, particularly during times of high workload and/or high stress? Can you take 5 minutes to stop, breathe, and reset when things get a bit much? This could be as simple as having a novel on your desk and reading a few pages, going for a short walk, stopping for a hot drink, …
Team wellness is an extension of individual wellness and an important part of an organisation's culture. We are not just talking about health and safety here, but what is important to your team. Do you know what helps your team get up and be happy to come to work in the morning? Some staff might value free coffee, while others …
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Waugh Infrastructure Management Limited has been a longstanding sponsor of the Āpōpō Excellence Awards 2024. With the new awards structure, we have taken the opportunity to sponsor the Leadership Award. We are very happy to sponsor this year's Leadership Award as it aligns with our own leadership roles in the industry and Ross …
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The Āpōpō Asset Management Awards—Leadership category has named the "Waikirikiri Selwyn—Leadership in Wai Pipe Network Renewals” one of the two finalists. With client and partner Selwyn District Council and Infrastructure Decision Support (IDS), Waugh Infrastructure Management Limited is involved in the wai pipe network renewals at …
How are you handling the BIG issues impacting the infrastructure sector? Are you spending too much time in stress mode? The last few years have seen a lot of change in the New Zealand infrastructure sector. This has resulted from changes in government priorities, changes in housing and commercial sector construction, and the growing …
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Waugh Infrastructure proudly congratulates Hugh Blake-Manson on the significant accomplishment of his Master of Water Resource Management degree. This is a further testament to his hard work, dedication, and commitment to his profession. It complements his 25+ years of expertise and consulting in all water services management and …
Wellbeing is a core value at Waugh Infrastructure Management Limited, and that is why we are pleased to be sponsoring the Āpōpō Congress Wellness Stream. The 10 April Āpōpō Weekly Newsletter mentions that the Wellness Stream will run across all three days of the Congress and includes self-care, team care and even an opportunity for a …
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The Waugh Infrastructure Management Limited team attended RIMS (Roading Infrastructure Management Support) 2024 in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland from March 13 to 14.RIMS 2024 was a thoroughly enjoyable conference. The keynotes and stream sessions provided great insights and discussions about industry challenges and advancements. Keynote …
