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Building Nations Symposium 2019 - Building Regions
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  • 14TH ANNUAL
    BUILDING NATIONS SYMPOSIUM

    BUILDING REGIONS

    21ST - 23RD AUGUST 2019
    ENERGY EVENTS CENTRE, ROTORUA, NEW ZEALAND

         
         
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  • Tuesday, August 20, 2019
  • Wednesday, August 21, 2019
  • Thursday, August 22, 2019
  • Friday, August 23, 2019
  • Closed  Closed
  • Optional  Optional
  • Tuesday, August 20, 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM  -  7:30 PM
    Pre-Conference Welcome Cocktail Function
    Millennium Hotel Rotorua, 1270 Hinemaru St, Rotorua
     Optional 
  • Wednesday, August 21, 2019
  •  
    7:00 AM  -  8:30 AM
    Women's Infrastructure Network Breakfast: The Diversity Agenda
    Bay Trust Forum Room, Energy Events Centre
    Panellists:
    • Glen Cornelius, 
    • Ralph Fouche, 
    • Al Monro, 
    • Andrea Rickard 
    Moderators:
    • Rebecca Chenery, 
    • Ariana Stuart 
     Optional 
    8:30 AM  -  8:45 AM
    Opening Ceremony
     Optional 
    8:45 AM  -  8:50 AM
    Welcome from Her Worship the Mayor of Rotorua
    Keynote Speaker:
    • Hon Steve Chadwick 
     Optional 
    8:50 AM  -  9:00 AM
    ANZ Welcome
    Speaker:
    • Paul Goodwin 
     Optional  Closed 
    9:00 AM  -  9:10 AM
    Ministerial Address: Hon Shane Jones, Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development
    Keynote Speaker:
    • Hon Shane Jones 
     Optional 
    9:11 AM  -  9:14 AM
    Thought Leadership Introduction
    Speaker:
    • Sharron Drew 
     Optional  Closed 
    9:15 AM  -  9:35 AM
    City Deals - The Manchester Story: A Model for NZ?
    How partnerships between central and local government enabled the Manchester renaissance.
    Keynote Speaker:
    • Sir Howard Bernstein 
     Optional 
    9:35 AM  -  9:55 AM
    Transforming SEQ: The South East Queensland City Deal Proposition
    Keynote Speaker:
    • Matt Collins 
     Optional 
    9:55 AM  -  10:25 AM
    Panel Discussion: Critical Success Factors in City Deals
    Panellists:
    • Sir Howard Bernstein, 
    • Matt Collins, 
    • Hon Shane Jones, 
    • HE Hon Patricia Forsythe AM 
    Moderator:
    • Kevin Lavery 
     Optional 
    10:25 AM  -  10:30 AM
    Polling Introduction
    Speaker:
    • Rupert Hodson 
     Optional  Closed 
    10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM
    Day One Morning Tea
     Optional 
    11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM
    Deloitte Deep Dive Session 1: City Deals - The Manchester Story

    Join our keynote speaker at our exclusive one-hour thought leadership session.

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    Speaker:
    • Sir Howard Bernstein 
     Optional  Closed 
     

    Regional Transformation Agenda

    11:05 AM  -  11:10 AM
    Thought Leadership Introduction and Session Chair
    Speaker:
    • Andrew Bashford 
     Optional  Closed 
    11:10 AM  -  11:25 AM
    Ministerial Address: The Role of Local Government
    The Minister will set out the Government's plan within the local government portfolio.
    Keynote Speaker:
    • Hon Nanaia Mahuta 
     Optional 
    11:27 AM  -  11:47 AM
    Regional Transformation Agenda
    Infrastructure New Zealand will launch its latest white paper on local Government structure, funding and planning law reform
    Keynote Speaker:
    • Stephen Selwood 
     Optional 
    11:50 AM  -  12:05 PM
    Localism: Devolving Powers to Local Government - From Theory to Reality
    NZ Initiative will explain how localism might actually be put into practice. How many local bodies might there be, what would they do, who would do what, how would they be funded and how would our planning laws operate?
    Speaker:
    • Oliver Hartwich 
     Optional 
    12:05 PM  -  12:45 PM
    Panel Discussion: The Future of Local Government in New Zealand
    Panellists:
    • Hon Steve Chadwick, 
    • Stephen Selwood, 
    • Oliver Hartwich 
    Moderator:
    • Andrew Bashford 
     Optional 
    12:15 PM  -  1:15 PM
    Deloitte Deep Dive Session 2: Regional Rail Connectivity

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    Speaker:
    • Prof Andrew McNaughton 
     Optional  Closed 
    12:50 PM  -  1:50 PM
    Day One Lunch
     Optional 
    1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM
    Deloitte Deep Dive Session 3: Water Sector Reform

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    Speaker:
    • Alan Sutherland 
     Optional  Closed 
     

    The National Policy Agenda

    1:50 PM  -  1:53 PM
    Thought Leadership Introduction and Session Chair
    Moderator:
    • Selwyn Hayes 
     Optional  Closed 
    1:55 PM  -  2:05 PM
    Review of the Resource Management System
    Amanda Moran will set out the Government's plans for review and potential reform of the Resource Management system.
    Speaker:
    • Amanda Moran 
     Optional 
    2:05 PM  -  2:15 PM
    The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission
    In August 2020 Hon Shane Jones announced the formation of the NZ Infrastructure Commission. Jon Grayson will update delegates on its key role and the progress with its implementation.
    Speaker:
    • Jon Grayson 
     Optional 
    2:15 PM  -  2:25 PM
    Provincial Growth Fund
    Robert will set out how the Provincial Growth Fund is helping to build regions explaining commitments to date and how investment is enabling growth.
    Speaker:
    • Robert Pigou 
     Optional 
    2:25 PM  -  2:35 PM
    Enabling Growth Through Better Connectivity
    Peter Mersi will set out how transport investment will support and enable growth and how it might be funded.
    Speaker:
    • Peter Mersi 
     Optional 
    2:35 PM  -  3:20 PM
    Panel Discussion: The National Policy Agenda
    The panel will discuss the pros and cons of the current policy agenda and contrast this with what they learned on Infrastructure New Zealand's delegation to Asia.
    Panellists:
    • Mei Fern Johnson, 
    • Amanda Lu, 
    • Andy Matthews, 
    • Karl Nicholson 
    Moderator:
    • Sarah Sinclair 
     Optional 
    2:40 PM  -  3:40 PM
    Deloitte Deep Dive Session 4: Resource Management Reform

    Join our keynote speaker at our exclusive one-hour thought leadership session.

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    Speaker:
    • Amanda Moran 
     Optional  Closed 
    3:20 PM  -  3:50 PM
    Day One Afternoon Tea
     Optional 
     

    Day 1 Later Sessions

    3:50 PM  -  4:20 PM
    The Millennial View of the Future of Infrastructure - Infrastructure NZ's Emerging Talent Network
    A panel of young leaders from Emerging Talent Network Committees representing the voice of the future.
    Panellists:
    • Sarah Anderson, 
    • Jonathan Chambers, 
    • Alexandra Lipski, 
    • Nick Molcsan 
    Moderator:
    • Sam Clement 
     Optional 
    4:20 PM  -  4:25 PM
    Chairman's Announcements
    Speaker:
    • Andrew Stevens 
     Optional 
    4:25 PM  -  4:30 PM
    Thought Leadership Introduction
    Speaker:
    • Erik Westergaard 
     Optional  Closed 
    4:30 PM  -  4:55 PM
    Address and Discussion with the Leader of the Opposition
    Keynote Speaker:
    • Hon Simon Bridges 
    Panellist:
    • Hon Paul Goldsmith 
     Optional 
    4:55 PM  -  4:55 PM
    Close of Day One
     Optional  Closed 
    4:55 PM  -  5:00 PM
    Cocktail Function Introduction
    Speaker:
    • Paul Corbett 
     Optional  Closed 
    5:00 PM  -  6:30 PM
    Cocktail Function
    Lobby, Energy Events Centre
     Optional 
    6:30 PM  -  10:00 PM
    Gala Dinner
    Energy Events Centre
    Master of Ceremonies:
    • Pio Terei 
     Optional 
    10:00 PM  -  11:30 PM
    After Dinner Networking
    Blue Baths, Queens Dr, Government Gardens, Rotorua
     Optional 
  • Thursday, August 22, 2019
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    7:00 AM  -  8:30 AM
    Emerging Talent Breakfast: Career Journeys of Infrastructure Leaders
    Bay Trust Forum Room, Energy Events Centre
    'Emerging Talent Network' members only.
    Panellists:
    • Jon Grayson, 
    • Brad Ward, 
    • Sue Bidrose, 
    • Chris Bunny 
    Moderator:
    • Sarah Sinclair 
     Optional 
    8:30 AM  -  8:35 AM
    Day Two Commences
     Optional  Closed 
     

    Funding Regions

    8:35 AM  -  8:40 AM
    Thought Leadership Introduction
    Speaker:
    • Hamish Bolland 
     Optional  Closed 
    8:40 AM  -  9:00 AM
    Ministerial Address: Funding Regions
    Keynote Speaker:
    • Hon Grant Robertson 
     Optional  Closed 
    9:00 AM  -  9:40 AM
    Panel Discussion: Funding Regions
    Panellists:
    • Sue Bidrose, 
    • Jim Boult, 
    • Natalie McClew, 
    • Heather Shotter 
    Moderator:
    • Ian Blair 
     Optional  Closed 
    9:40 AM  -  9:45 AM
    Thought Leadership Introduction
    Speaker:
    • Richard Hancy 
     Optional  Closed 
    9:45 AM  -  10:10 AM
    Ministerial Address: Next Steps in Transport & Urban Development
    Keynote Speaker:
    • Hon Phil Twyford 
     Optional  Closed 
    10:15 AM  -  10:45 AM
    Day Two Morning Tea
     Optional 
     

    Stream 1: Connecting Regions

    10:45 AM  -  10:50 AM
    Thought Leadership Introduction
    Speaker:
    • Ed Dunphy 
     Optional  Closed 
    10:50 AM  -  11:20 AM
    High Speed 2 - Rail as a Catalyst for Growth
    Andrew McNaughton will explain the vision for HS2, how it will be funded, the strategic investment case and the social economic and environmental return from the project.
    Keynote Speaker:
    • Prof Andrew McNaughton 
     Optional  Closed 
    11:20 AM  -  11:35 AM
    KiwiRail: Moving People and Freight Across New Zealand: Our Vision for the Future
    Speaker:
    • Greg Miller 
     Optional  Closed 
    11:35 AM  -  11:55 AM
    The Value Case for Infrastructure Investment
    EY will present a triple bottom line valuation of the benefits of infrastructure investment.
    Speaker:
    • Chris Money 
     Optional  Closed 
    11:55 AM  -  12:25 PM
    Panel Discussion: Leveraging Investment Through Better Transport Land Use Integration
    Panellists:
    • Prof Andrew McNaughton, 
    • Greg Miller, 
    • Dr Sean Sweeney 
    Moderator:
    • Aneetha de Silva 
     Optional  Closed 
     

    Stream 2: Housing and Urban Development

    10:50 AM  -  11:05 AM
    Delivering Quality State Housing at Scale
    Patrick will explain HNZC's investment pipeline, timing and procurement plans for the development of state housing at scale.
    Speaker:
    • Patrick Dougherty 
     Optional  Closed 
    11:05 AM  -  11:20 AM
    Infrastructure Funding and Finance
    Kate will provide an update on the Government's Infrastructure Funding and Financing policy.
    Speaker:
    • Kate Le Quesne 
     Optional  Closed 
    11:20 AM  -  11:40 AM
    Best Practice in Master Planning and Integrated Development
    Speaker:
    • Dr Tim Williams 
     Optional  Closed 
    11:45 AM  -  12:30 PM
    Panel Discussion: Planning, Funding and Delivering Urban Development at Scale
    Panellists:
    • Bernard Hickey, 
    • Brad Ward, 
    • Richard Briggs, 
    • Stephen Town 
    Moderator:
    • Hannah Crosby 
     Optional  Closed 
    12:28 PM  -  12:30 PM
    Lunch Introduction
    Speaker:
    • Steve Webster 
     Optional  Closed 
    12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM
    Day Two Lunch
     Optional 
     

    Stream 3: Water Sector Reform

    1:35 PM  -  1:55 PM
    What Can Water Regulation Achieve?
    Keynote Speaker:
    • Alan Sutherland 
     Optional  Closed 
    1:55 PM  -  2:05 PM
    Wellington Water: A Model for New Zealand?
    Colin will present on the pros and cons of the Wellington Water structure
    Speaker:
    • Colin Crampton 
     Optional  Closed 
    2:05 PM  -  2:15 PM
    Watercare: A Model for New Zealand?
    Raveen Jadurum will present on the pros and cons of an asset owning water utility.
    Speaker:
    • Raveen Jaduram 
     Optional  Closed 
    2:15 PM  -  2:25 PM
    Local Council Control: A Model for New Zealand?
    Mayor Jim Mylchreest to set out the merits of local council ownership and control of water in New Zealand.
    Speaker:
    • Jim Mylchreest 
     Optional  Closed 
    2:30 PM  -  3:10 PM
    Panel Discussion: Water Reform in New Zealand
    Panellists:
    • Alan Sutherland, 
    • Colin Crampton, 
    • Raveen Jaduram, 
    • Jim Mylchreest 
    Moderator:
    • Nadine Higgins 
     Optional  Closed 
     

    Stream 4: Lifting the Productivity of the Construction Sector in NZ

    1:35 PM  -  1:55 PM
    Infrastructure New Zealand Procurement Survey Results
    Infrastructure New Zealand will launch the results of its latest survey on infrastructure procurement capability in New Zealand.
    Speaker:
    • Sarah Lang 
     Optional  Closed 
    1:55 PM  -  2:15 PM
    Progress with the Construction Industry Accord
    Speaker:
    • Peter Reidy 
     Optional  Closed 
    2:15 PM  -  3:00 PM
    Panel Discussion: Addressing the Productivity Gap
    Panellists:
    • Chris Bunny, 
    • Sam Fowler, 
    • Chris Hunt, 
    • Graeme Johnson 
    Moderator:
    • Bernard Hickey 
     Optional  Closed 
     

    Next Steps

    3:10 PM  -  3:25 PM
    The Importance of a Diverse and Inclusive Culture
    Speaker:
    • Phil Gurnsey 
     Optional  Closed 
    3:25 PM  -  3:30 PM
    Thought Leadership Introduction
    Speaker:
    • Hugh Kettle 
     Optional  Closed 
    3:30 PM  -  3:40 PM
    New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga
    Introduction by the newly appointed Chair.
     Optional  Closed 
    3:40 PM  -  3:45 PM
    Infrastructure New Zealand Chairman's Comments
    Speaker:
    • Andrew Stevens 
     Optional  Closed 
    3:45 PM  -  3:55 PM
    Last Word
    Speaker:
    • Stephen Selwood 
     Optional  Closed 
    3:55 PM  -  4:05 PM
    Announcement of Infrastructure New Zealand 2020 Delegation
     Optional  Closed 
    4:05 PM  -  4:05 PM
    Close of Conference
     Optional  Closed 
    4:05 PM  -  5:05 PM
    Conference Farewell Cocktail Function
    Lobby, Energy Events Centre
     Optional 
  • Friday, August 23, 2019
  •  

    Industry Networking Activities
    For the first time, Infrastructure NZ is proud to present a day of industry networking activities on Friday 23 August, to follow the Building Nations Symposium (21-22 August). The activities are offered to delegates at no cost, to provide the opportunity for industry leaders to network in a range of relaxed, fun settings in our host city, Rotorua.

    8:00 AM  -  12:00 PM
    Experience Human Centred Design in Action

    SPONSORED BY:  GHD-Cropped  

    Are you curious about human centred design and how it might be applied to drive economic and social outcomes to help our regions thrive? Then this workshop is for you! Using insights gathered before and during the conference, you will collaborate with design experts from GHD’s Innovation team & Assurity Consulting for a fast-paced, practical and immersive human centred design workshop. You will have the opportunity to put theory into practice, and explore how human centred design can be used to improve outcomes of your infrastructure investment and solve dynamic city challenges. Join us for a unique interactive session to help us design and build thriving regions.


    GHD

     

     

     Optional  Closed 
    8:15 AM  -  12:00 PM
    Wai-0-Tapu Thermal Explorer
    201 Waiotapu Loop Road, RD 3, Rotorua 3073

    Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland is a spectacular showcase of New Zealand’s most colourful and unique geothermal elements, sculpted by thousands of years’ of volcanic activity. Experience the unique natural landscape at one of the most extensive geothermal systems in New Zealand. A short boat ride and an easy walk along clearly defined walking tracks take you through this unique volcanic vista.


    Wai-O-Tapu

     

     

     Optional  Closed 
    9:00 AM  -  12:00 PM
    Living Maori Village & Redwood Forest Canopy Walk
    Ohinemutu Village and Long Mile Rd, Whakarewarewa

    Experience an unforgettable morning of two walking tours that capture the essence of New Zealand. Ohinemutu is a living Māori village set on the picturesque shores of Lake Rotorua. Our guide will share the legends, history and personal experiences of this special village giving delegates an insight into daily life and Maori culture today, in a one hour walking tour. After the walking tour, enjoy the Redwood Treewalk, a 600m long, eco-tourism walk in the heart of Rotorua’s Redwood Forest. Consisting of a series of 23 suspension bridges, traversing 22 majestic Redwood trees, this gentle canopy walk offers a stunning, elevated view of the spectacular Redwood forest.


    Redwood-Forest

     

     

     Optional  Closed 
    9:00 AM  -  12:00 PM
    Ziplining - Rotorua Canopy Tours
    147 Fairy Springs Rd, Fairy Springs, Rotorua 3015

    SPONSORED BY:  Programmed-Cropped 

    An unforgettable three hour ziplining adventure with Rotorua Canopy Tours – Rotorua’s Number one attraction. Journey into ancient New Zealand forest in small groups of up to 10 people. Experience NZ like it once was from the top of the forest canopy with the help of swing bridges and ziplines, and learn about the ecological restoration project that has transformed 280 ha of forest into a flourishing native ecosystem.


    Ziplining

     

     

     Optional  Closed 
    9:10 AM  -  12:10 PM
    Mountain Biking
    Planet Bike, Waipa Bypass Rd, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua 3074

    Rotorua’s Whakarewarewa Redwood forest is home to world class mountain-biking bike trails. Experience a stunning New Zealand mountain biking adventure, tailored to the needs of a range of different guided groups. Whether you are an elite rider, or a biking beginner, share the exhilaration of 3 hours in the forest, after two days of conferencing. This activity includes guides, full suspension mountain bikes, helmets and DOC and Forest Concessions.


    Mountain-Biking

     

     

     Optional  Closed 
    9:30 AM  -  1:00 PM
    Rafting
    761 State Highway 33, Okere Falls, Rotorua 3074

    Join an adrenaline pumping rafting adventure on the Kaituna River, the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world. Inclusive of wetsuit, booties, neoprene jacket, life jacket and helmet hire, this is a great opportunity to experience a quintessentially NZ adventure activity.


    Whitewater Rafting

     

     

     Optional  Closed 
    10:00 AM  -  1:00 PM
    Community Social Responsibility

    Leave a positive legacy by getting stuck in and helping restore our native rainforests. Volunteers will work with Rotorua Canopy Tours to trap pests in the Dansey Road Scenic Reserve, helping create a safer environment for the native birds who call the rainforest home. Duties will be light and all equipment will be provided.


    Community-Impact-Sponsor

     

     

     Optional  Closed 
    10:00 AM  -  1:00 PM
    Gondola & Luge Racing
    178 Fairy Springs Rd, Fairy Springs, Rotorua 3015

    Enjoy a famous Rotorua activity of an 8-seater gondola ride to the top of Mount Ngongataha Scenic Reserve, with spectacular views of Lake Rotorua, the city and steaming geothermal landscapes. Follow this with fast-paced fun on the gravity fuelled part go-cart, part toboggan ride down a thrilling chicane filled track. Activity includes gondola ticket, luge and chairlift ticket (5 rides per person) and helmet.


    Luge-&-Gondola

     

     

     Optional  Closed 
    10:00 AM  -  2:00 PM
    Social Golf
    Rotorua Golf Course, 399 Fenton St, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua 3010

    Ambrose style golf game at Arikikapakapa (Rotorua Golf Course), one of New Zealand’s leading golf courses, located in a unique geothermal setting.  Arikikapakapa is a full 18 hole, 70 par course, providing variety and challenge, with many holes played over and around both dormant and active thermal areas.


    Corporate-Golf

      


     Optional  Closed 
    Spa Treatment
    Polynesian Spa, Hinemoa St, Rotorua

    Soak away the stresses of the world with a luxury mineral bathing and spa treatment (choice of facial treatment, mud glow treatment, mud massage treatment, relaxation massage or honey or deep mud cleansing facial) at the world famous Polynesian Pools in Rotorua. Complimented by a delicious platter of treats with a glass of bubbles or juice, this pamper package is a wonderful opportunity to end Building Nations on a relaxing high!


    Spa-Treatments

     

     

     Optional  Closed 
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