The Asset Management Council New Zealand Chapter successfully held its annual symposium on 15 August 2024, with the theme “Sustainable Infrastructure for New Zealand’s Future.” Hosted at the Auckland University of Technology Conference Centre, the symposium provided a dynamic platform for discussions on the future of infrastructure in Aotearoa New Zealand.
This year’s event, which was held in a hybrid format, offered valuable insights both for those who attended in person and those who joined virtually.
Event Highlights:
- Keynote Address: Bridging the Infrastructure Gap: Funding and financing for a resilient Aotearoa New Zealand by Vincent Minett, Director Investments at WSP New Zealand.
- Napier City Council Emergency Response: Presented by Russell Bond, Executive Director Infrastructure Services, Napier City Council.
- Economic Insights: Shifting Sands: Where to for the NZ economy and for infrastructure? by David Norman, Chief Economist Australia & NZ, GHD.
- Panel Discussion: On justifying, funding, and financing investment to improve the resilience of existing infrastructure and assets, featuring industry experts Myles Lind, Grant Hodges, Toby Horstead, and Andrew Hagan.
- GFMAM Asset Management Landscape and Updates to ISO 55001:2024: Delivered by John Hardwick, Executive Director, Asset Management Branch & Head of Transport Safety, Environment & Regulation, Transport for NSW.
- Infrastructure Commission, Asset Management State of Play: Presented by Andrew Hagan, GM Infrastructure Delivery, Infrastructure Commission.
For those who were unable to attend, we have compiled a comprehensive resource pack. This pack includes video recordings of all presentations, along with downloadable slide packs, and is now available for purchase from our online store.