ReBuilding Nations Date Change: 18-19 November 2020

Tuesday, 18 August 2020, 5:58 pm
Press Release: Infrastructure NZ

Yesterday morning the Prime Minister announced that the date of the General Election will shift from 19 September to 17 October. The movement of the election from three weeks before our 14 - 15 October Building Nations Symposium to three days after has a material impact on the type of event we are able to hold.

In combination with the recurrence of COVID-19 in the community, the Prime Minister’s announcement to shift the election has necessitated a review of the date for ReBuilding Nations 2020. ReBuilding Nations 2020 will now take place on 18-19 November 2020. The programme and venue will remain the same, as we essentially ‘lift and shift’ the event in its entirety to the new dates.

We acknowledge this change of date for Building Nations is frustrating, however Infrastructure NZ is determined to ensure that the symposium is safe, impactful and productive. We trust you understand and support this change, and we look forward to welcoming you to yet another successful symposium.

Reserving Your Tickets

Infrastructure New Zealand is planning a comprehensive programme for ReBuilding Nations and we are anticipating higher attendance numbers than ever. We encourage all delegates to register now as places are limited. Discounted early bird rates and complimentary membership tickets are valid until 18 October. Click here to register now.

Key Themes

Transformative leadership
Infrastructure pipeline
Resilience and sustainability
Funding our future
Planning for outcomes

Reforming water
Improving housing
Transforming transport
Improving social infrastructure

Confirmed Speakers

Jo Hendy, Chief Executive, Climate Change Commission
Vui Mark Goshe, Chair, Kainga Ora – Homes and Communities
Nicole Rosie, Chief Executive, Waka Kotahi, NZ Transport Agency
Ross Copland, Chief Executive, Te Waihanga, Infrastructure Commission
Susan Freeman-Green, Incoming Chief Executive, Local Government NZ

Bill Bayfield, Chief Executive Taumata Arowai (Water Services Regulator)
Dr Caralee McLeish, Secretary to the Treasury
Shamubeel Eaqub, Partner, Sense Partners
Paula Southgate, Mayor of Hamilton and many more

Click here to see all confirmed speakers.

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