Programme
Sunday 23 July |
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| 9.30am - 6.00pm | Registration desk open Level 4, SKYCITY Convention Centre Barista coffee available from midday Kindly sponsored by Fonterra |
| 10.00am- 12.30pm |
Council hosted tours ARE ALL FULLY BOOKED
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| 1.00pm - 2.30pm | Mayors Taskforce for Jobs AGM Members only |
| 1.00pm - 2.30pm | Regional Sector meeting Members only |
| 1.00pm - 2.30pm | Young Elected Members meeting Members only |
| 3.00pm |
Powhiri and opening ceremony Lawrence Yule, President, LGNZ Phil Goff, Mayor, Auckland Council Followed by a photo of all Mayors and Chairs Followed by afternoon tea amongst the exhibition |
| 4.30pm | NZ Transport Agency opening address: Community, Engagement and Democracy: A personal perspective on local pride, identity and connection Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy, Governor-General of New Zealand Kindly supported by NZ Transport Agency |
| 4.45pm | Host Mayor's address Hon Phil Goff, Mayor, Auckland Council |
| 4.55pm | LGNZ President's address Lawrence Yule, President, LGNZ |
| 5.05pm | Prime Minister's address Rt Hon Bill English, Prime Minister |
| 5.20pm | Pathway to the prosperity of our communities Lawrence Yule, President, LGNZ |
| 5.40pm to 7.30pm |
Welcome from Simpson Grierson Jonathan Salter, Partner, Simpson Grierson Followed by Simpson Grierson welcome reception SKYCITY Convention Centre For more information click here |
Monday 24 July |
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| 7.30am | Registration desk open Barista coffee available Kindly sponsored by Fonterra |
| 7.00am | Transpower breakfast session with Billie Jordan Ticketed event. For further information click here SKYCITY Convention Centre |
| 8.30am | Community faces: how people are shaping the future A future vision on how people will shape our communities in the coming decades as a result of New Zealand's growing diversity. This touching session features personal stories from members of the Cook Islands Development Agency of New Zealand and the Roots Collective on how they are changing lives in their community. Gael Surgenor, Director of Community Engagement and Social Innovation, The Southern Initiative Rouruina Emil'e-Brown, Chief Executive, Cook Islands Development Agency of New Zealand Waikare Komene, Roots Collective Kindly sponsored by Creative New Zealand |
| 9.15am | Building tomorrow's places 2050: the role of technology Looking at the role of technology in our communities and how smart technology can be integrated to create smart, liveable places. Learn about the practical technology trials underway to understand why New Zealand is a world leader in the implementation of Smart City technology. Dr David Warburton, Chief Executive, Auckland Transport Mayor Lianne Dalziel, Mayor, Christchurch City Council Kindly sponsored by PwC |
| 10.00am | Andrew Little, Leader of the Opposition |
| 10.15am | Morning tea amongst the exhibition |
| 10.45am | Creating tomorrow's places 2050 Attracting inward investment to boost local economy. Three councils share best practice examples and stories of how their approach has opened the door to investment, strengthening the resilience of their local economy. Case study one: Rocket Lab - world innovation in Wairoa Peter Beck, Founder, Rocket Lab Mayor Craig Little, Wairoa District Council Case study two: Opotiki's Aquaculture Harbour Project: a platform for sustainable economic growth Mayor John Forbes, Opotiki District Council Case study three: Leading innovation and entrepreneurship in the capital David Jones, General Manager – Business Growth & Innovation, Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency |
| 11.30am | Presentation of Minister of Local Government's EXCELLENCE Award for Outstanding Contribution to Local Government |
| 11.40am | Liveable spaces and loveable places: community infrastructure Looking at the world's most liveable cities: Creating cities that will continue to improve quality of life for our communities through liveable spaces and loveable places. The City of Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle Kindly sponsored by GHD |
| 12.20pm | Shane Taurima, Maori Party |
| 12.35pm | Lunch amongst the exhibition |
| 1.30pm | Sustainable development 2050: inspired action to build great communities Bringing together policy, practice and research to inform our council leaders on how they can champion change to create and sustain liveable spaces and loveable places. A highly inspiring presentation on delivering a vision for our cities and towns. Sir Bob Harvey, Champion for Auckland, Auckland Council Ludo Campbell-Reid, Design Champion and General Manager, Auckland Design Office, Auckland Council Kindly sponsored by NZ Transport Agency |
| 2.15pm |
Rt Hon Winston Peters, Leader of NZ First |
| 2.30pm | Afternoon tea amongst the exhibition |
| 3.00 - 5.00pm | Interactive sessions (delegates select either one city walking tour or two workshops) Interactive workshops (at the venue) Delivering excellence and engaging communities to deliver sustainable outcomes 1. Managing uncertainty and impacts of climate change to meet your communities' 2050 objectives - Not available fully booked 2. Better economic development 3. Cross district collaboration – how regions and districts are breaking down silos and working together to deliver excellence for communities Not available fully booked 4. Managing community expectations for freshwater quality and quantity and delivering the Government's objectives Not available fully booked City walking tours (offsite) City Rail Link Auckland Waterfront Auckland Governance For further information on interactive sessions please click here |
| 6.45pm |
Fulton Hogan conference dinner and LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards SKYCITY Convention Centre For more information please click here |
Tuesday 25 July |
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| 8.00am |
Registration desk open Barista coffee available Kindly sponsored by Fonterra |
| 8.45am |
Looking after tomorrow's places 2050: meeting our nation's water needs Managing community expectations for freshwater quality and quantity and delivering the Government's objectives is a challenge facing all of New Zealand. The primary sector and urban infrastructure are key areas for focus but equally we need to have strong conversations with our community on costs and plans to deliver. Session chair: Mark Sainsbury Stuart Crosby, Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor Rahui Papa, Te Arataura Chairman, Waikato Tainui and a representative of the Iwi Chairs Forum Ken Taylor, Director, National Science Challenge, Our Land and Water |
| 9.30am |
Metiria Turei, Co-leader of the Green Party |
| 9.45am | Closing keynote: Future proofing our communities This compelling international speaker brings the conference themes together and presents views on why we must be future-ready and how we can lead our communities in a period of unprecedented technological, environmental, and demographic change. We no longer have the luxury of stability- change is constant and the velocity is only intensifying. It's critical that we understand the major trends that are impacting on the way that we connect, engage, work and lead so we can continue to meet the needs of our communities. This presentation will unpack these trends and look at the behaviours and strategies leaders can employ in order to drive change that delivers results in the face of this constantly changing landscape. Holly Ransom, futurist and global strategist Kindly sponsored by Chorus |
| 10.30am | Early bird registration prize draw (you must be in the audience to win) Kindly sponsored by Strategic Pay Ltd |
| 10.35am | Conference closing address |
| 10.45am | Closing morning tea |
| 11.15am | Local Government New Zealand AGM Members only Registration to attend the AGM is made directly with LGNZ |
| 1.45pm - 2.15pm | AGM light luncheon Members only |
