Programme
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
| 7:00AM – 8:30AM |
Diversity Breakfast – Sponsored by Watercare and Dentons Kensington Swan MC: Sarah Lang (Project Director, Infrastructure New Zealand) Diversity in Governance: Not Just Ticking the Boxes Value of Young Voices Fireside Chat and Q&A Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives in the Legal Sector The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion |
SESSION 1: TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP
In times of crisis and transformation, leadership and shared vision is more important than ever. The 2020 ReBuilding Nations Symposium will commence with recognised leaders sharing how they’re working to seize the opportunities from COVID, to transform and thrive.
| 8:30AM – 10:00AM |
Symposium Opening Ceremony Welcome Opening Address Infrastructure New Zealand Welcome Premier Sponsor Address Where to from here? Global Infrastructure Futures [Live Stream] Interview with the Secretary to the Treasury ReBuilding Nations 2020 Charity Introduction: MATES in Construction NZ App and Polling Introduction – Sponsored by Beca |
| 10:00AM – 10:30AM | Morning Tea – Sponsored by Marsh |
SESSION 2A: INFRASTRUCTURE PIPELINE
The Government has announced a $12 billion Upgrade Programme, $3 billion for shovel-ready projects and other initiatives in addition to existing capital programmes. This session will examine the project pipeline and find out who is tendering work, when, how and whether investment is strategically aligned and deliverable.
| 10:30AM – 12:00PM |
Ministerial Address [Live Stream] Infrastructure as Strategy: Delivering Outcomes Post-RMA An Infrastructure Strategy for New Zealand Panel Discussion: Meeting the Infrastructure Challenge |
SESSION 2B: CLIMATE CHANGE, RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY
It is a question of when, not if, our infrastructure will be hit by climate change and other challenges. This session will look at risks to NZ’s infrastructure and how we can make sure infrastructure services are resilient and sustainable.
| 10:30AM – 12:00PM |
MC: Andrew Bashford (Head of Institutional Relationships, Corporate Business and Property Finance, Westpac NZ) The Climate Challenge Thought Leadership Video: UK Department of International Trade Climate Risk and Financing the Transition Thought Leadership Video: Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) Panel Discussion: Addressing our Infrastructure Climate Challenges |
SESSION 2C: INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP
Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities
| 10:30AM – 12:00PM | Building Momentum: Our Construction Plan for Future Homes Facilitators: Rohan Bush (Chief Advisor, Construction and Innovation), Neil Sorensen (Priority Focus Lead – Partnering), Patrick Dougherty (Deputy Chief Executive – Construction and Innovation), Pamela Bell (Innovation Consultant) |
SESSION 3A: FUNDING OUR FUTURE
Funding and financing infrastructure for growth has long been a challenge under the existing system. This session will look at how significant these costs are and what tools can be used to ensure our growth areas respond to demand.
| 1:00PM – 3:00PM |
MC: Anthony Ruakere (Director, EY Tahi) Providing Infrastructure for a Growing City Panel Discussion: The Local Government Funding Challenge
Moderator: Martin Philipsen (Independent Director, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) NZ) Panellists: Mayor Tenby Powell (Mayor of Tauranga), Mayor Sheryl Mai (Mayor of Whangārei), Mayor Paula Southgate (Mayor of Hamilton) Panel Discussion: Addressing the Funding Gap
Moderator: Hannah Crosby (Director Specialised Finance, ANZ New Zealand) Panellists: Robert Pigou (Head of the Provincial Development Unit, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment), Hamiora Bowket (Deputy Chief Executive Strategy, Governance and the State Sector Performance, Te Puni Kōkiri), Andrew Crisp (Chief Executive, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development) How do we fund the infrastructure needs of tomorrow, today?
Speaker: Chris Money (Partner – Infrastructure Advisory, EY) |
SESSION 3B: PLANNING FOR OUTCOMES
The Government-appointed panel has reported back on options for resource management system reform. This session will look at what the Panel has recommended, international best practice, and how New Zealand can deliver a system which efficiently, effectively, and fairly promotes outcomes.
| 1:00PM – 3:00PM |
MC: Miriama Kamo New Directions for Resource Management in New Zealand
Speakers: Dean Kimpton (Member of the Resource Management Review Panel), Amelia Linzey (Chief Planner, Beca) Planning Reform in the UK [Video Interview] From Vision Formation to Delivery: A Tale of Three Cities [Live Stream]
Speaker: Dr Sarah Hill (CEO, Western Parkland City Authority) Panel Discussion: Planning and Implementing Outcomes Panellists: Gary Taylor (Chief Executive, Environmental Defence Society), Daniel Minhinnick (Partner (Environment, Planning and Natural Resources), Russell McVeagh), Lesley Baddon (Director – Urban Policy & Infrastructure, Ministry for the Environment), Patrick Dougherty (Deputy Chief Executive -Construction and Innovation, Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities) |
SESSION 3C: INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP
Aurecon
| 1:00PM – 3:00PM |
Creating and Sharing Value from Transit and Land Use Integration Workshop – The What, Why, How and for Whom |
| 3:00PM – 3:30PM |
Afternoon Tea |
SESSION 4A: REFORMING WATER
The Government has initiated a major process of reform across the water sector. This has so far included establishing Taumata Arowai, the water regulator, but may also include restructuring of the industry. What is the Government thinking this term and how can we make our water economically and environmentally safe and sustainable?
| 3:30PM – 5:00PM |
MC: Peter Reidy (Chief Executive – Construction, Fletcher Building) Thought Leadership Video: Tonkin + Taylor
Speakers: Manea Sweeney (Discipline Manager – Horizon Planning), Tony Cussins (Sector Director – Water) Ministerial Address [Video]
Speaker: Hon Nanaia Mahuta (Minister of Local Government) Benefitting from Australian Water Reforms [Live Stream]
Speaker: Tony Kelly (Director, TasWater) Interview with Chief Executive of Taumata Arowai
Speakers: Bill Bayfield (Chief Executive, Tuamata Arowai), Heather Shotter (Chief Executive, Palmerston North City Council) Reflections on Water Reform in Australia [Live Stream]
Speaker: Kevin Young (Former Managing Director, Sydney Water) Political Address
Speaker: Andrew Bayly (Infrastructure Spokesperson and Shadow Treasurer (Revenue), National Party) |
SESSION 4B: INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP
Infracom (NZ Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga)
| 3:30PM – 5:00PM |
Our Future, Our Infrastructure: New Zealand 2050 |
EVENING EVENTS
| 5:00PM – 6:30PM | Cocktail Function Venue: The Trusts Arena, Henderson |
| 6:30PM – 10:00PM | BNZ Gala Dinner Venue: The Trusts Arena, Henderson |
| 10:00PM – 12:00AM | After Dinner Networking Function – Sponsored by Anderson Lloyd Venue: The Hangar, 104 Central Park Drive, Henderson |
Thursday, November 19, 2020
SESSION 5A: IMPROVING HOUSING
New Zealand’s housing remains the most expensive in the OECD and is under new pressures from COVID-19. Are we close to turning the corner or further behind on housing than ever? This session will examine urban development and discuss what more can be done.
| 8:30AM – 10:15AM |
MC: Miriama Kamo Thought Leadership Video: Stantec Improving Housing Ministerial Address Panel Discussion: Solving our Housing Crisis |
SESSION 5B: DATA AND DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE
New Zealand has some of the best digital infrastructure in the world. How do we ensure we maximise it? This session will discuss New Zealand’s successes and future opportunities in data-based and digital infrastructure.
| 8:30AM – 10:15AM |
MC: Penelope Rae (Business Director – Digital Consulting and Strategy, Beca) Digital Nation Shaping Data and Digital Engineering – Improving Asset Management for Horizontal Infrastructure Panel Discussion: Leveraging our Digital Advantage Ministerial Address |
SESSION 5C: INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP
GHD
| 8:30AM – 10:15AM | Future Infrastructure – Driving Systematic Change in How We Deliver Infrastructure Facilitators: Dr Luke Krieg (Innovation Leader, New Zealand), Maurice Hoban (Market Leader – Digital, New Zealand), Siobhan Hartwell (Market Leader – Water, New Zealand), David Walker (Market Development Lead, Advisory, New Zealand) |
| 10:15AM – 10:45AM | Morning Tea – Sponsored by Transpower |
SESSION 6A: TRANSFORMING TRANSPORT
New Zealand’s transport system is not meeting productivity, safety or sustainability expectations. This session will look at short and longer term options to ensure people and goods can move around our cities and country.
| 10:45AM – 12:30PM |
MC: Miriama Kamo Thought Leadership Video: KPMG Transport Priorities and Pipeline The Future of the Land Transport System Decarbonising Transport Panel Discussion: Decarbonising Transport by 2030 |
SESSION 6B: IMPROVING SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Recent reporting has highlighted major opportunities and challenges for schools, hospitals, and public housing. This session will take a deeper look at the state of our social infrastructure and what we need to truly build back better.
| 10:45AM – 12:30PM |
MC: Sarah Lang (Project Director, Infrastructure New Zealand) The State and Future of our Health Infrastructure Investing in the Future of our Schools Panel Discussion: How Can We Fund and Finance our Social Infrastructure? |
SESSION 6C: DEEP DIVE WITH SHAMUBEEL EAQUB
What does one of the leading economists think of the COVID rebuild and recovery, and what should we be doing to fix some of our fundamental challenges? This deep dive session with Shamubeel Eaqub will discuss the key issues facing infrastructure, housing, and our economy and how we can reorient our system for long-term success.
| 10:45AM – 12:30PM | Deep Dive with Shamubeel Eaqub Moderators: Georgia Sweet (Manager – Infrastructure Advisory, EY), Sam Clement (Associate Director – Institutional Banking, Bank of New Zealand) Speaker: Shamubeel Eaqub (Partner, Sense.Partners) |
| 12:30PM – 1:30PM |
Lunch – Sponsored by Programmed |
SESSION 7: REBUILDING NATIONS – IMPLEMENTING REFORM
Systemic issues have impeded infrastructure performance in New Zealand for decades. Leaders of the public and private sector will discuss how we implement reform which results in better outcomes for all New Zealand.
| 1:30PM – 3:00PM |
MC: Miriama Kamo Thought Leadership Video: Beca How New Zealand is Performing on the Global Stage [Video Presentation] Panel Discussion: Moving from Ideas to Actions Conference Highlights and Award Announcements |
| 3:00PM – 4:00PM | Conference Farewell Cocktail Function |