e.nz magazine

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Description

A 48-page magazine published bi-monthly by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ).
ABC audited total circulation for the six months up to June 2009 was 9,862.
It is printed using vegetable based inks on paper which is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) approved, Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) approved and elemental chlorine free (ECF).

Curriculum / Qualifications links

The contexts covered in the magazine relate directly to a broad range of senior Technology education programmes.
Use of magazine content would support both teacher and student learning in Technology and the presentation of evidence for assessment for qualifications.
The articles are particularly strong in providing illustrations of the embedding of the Technological Knowledge and Nature of Technology strands in contemporary practice.

Content

e.nz feature articles span a range of technological contexts and engineering disciplines including: energy, materials, structural, mechanical, process, manufacturing, information and communication.
From mid-2009, each issue has focussed on a core theme. Recent issues have examined: sustainability of energy supply; climate change; and natural hazards.
Feature articles are supplemented by short news items from New Zealand and abroad, highlighting current and potential future developments in technology and engineering.
Regular reviews of books of interest to a technology and engineering audience are included.

Ease of use

The magazine is attractively presented.
Material is written in a style that will engage Technology teachers and senior students and is well-supported by photographic and other illustrations.

Rating

e.nz is an excellent source of potential resource material for Technology teachers.
The magazine is highly recommended as a valuable addition to the magazine section in a school library or in a classroom resource library for senior students.

Accessibility

e.nz is published six times a year and is available at most major bookshops for $7.90 (November 2009).
Postal subscription to New Zealand residents is $40 per year, with discounts available for New Zealand schools and financial members of Technology Education New Zealand (TENZ).
For more information, including how to subscribe, visit e.nz-magazine.co.nz.