Buckle up for The Road Ahead
28-29 September 2022
Tēnā koutou katoa!
Transporting New Zealand warmly invites you to join us at Invercargill’s Ascot Park Hotel to contemplate what’s ahead for transport operators. Our annual conference is an important networking opportunity where we celebrate and recognise the work of our industry in increasing the economic productivity of New Zealand.
The Transporting New Zealand Conference takes the theme of The Road Ahead, which will be a challenging road as the world looks to recover from the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The conference will focus on a changing workforce, sustainability and environmental requirements, future fuel sources, supply chain issues, and digital and other disruptors.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Speakers
Click each speaker for their brief biography.
Please note that the speakers and programme are subject to change before the conference commences.
Programme
Please note that the programme and speakers may be subject to change before the conference commences.
Tuesday 27 September 2022
Ascot Park Hotel, Racecourse Road, Invercargill
2.00pm – 6.30pm Registration desk open
Wednesday 28 September 2022
6.30am – 8.30am Registration desk open
| 7.30am | Sector meetings over buffet breakfast Livestock, Metro/Ports, Bulk/Linehaul, Forestry |
| 8.45am | Mihi whakatau Cyril Gilroy, Kaumatua, Waihopai Runaka, Kai Tahu |
| 9.00am | Conference opening and welcome Penny Simmonds, MP for Invercargill and Warwick Wilshier, chair, Transporting New Zealand |
| 9.15am | Hon Michael Wood, Minister of Transport |
| 9.45am | Nicole Rosie, chief executive, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency |
| 10.15am | N3 morning tea |
| 10.45am | Keynote speaker – Sir Ian Taylor |
| 11.45am | Digital disruption and the transport supply chain Dave Ffowcs Williams, head of supply chain, Datacom |
| 12.30pm | Lunch |
| 1.30pm | Simeon Brown, Transport spokesperson, National Party MP |
| 2.00pm | Technology as the disruptor of transport Chris Claridge, chief executive, Potatoes New Zealand |
| 2.45pm | Bridgestone afternoon tea |
| 3.15pm |
Regulatory Session facilitated by Dom Kalasih, Waka Kotahi presentation – 10 mins |
| 4.15pm | Be trailer safe campaign – Chris Rothery, people and performance manager, Inframax Construction Ltd |
| 4.25pm | “What is the cost of your missing workforce? – introducing the Growing the Transport and Freight Workforce Ecosystem Project” – Jonathan Caseley, executive director, PERFORMX Aotearoa |
| 5.30pm | Conference breaks for day |
| 6.00pm | Teletrac Navman pre dinner drinks, Emberz bar |
| 6.30pm – 10pm | IVCS dinner – Southland theme with band |
Thursday 29 September 2022
| 7.30am | VINZ breakfast starts |
| 8.00am | Q and A with Joc O’Donnell, director, HWR Group |
| 9.00am | Overview of accident data and culture in the transport industry Dr Rebbecca Lilley, senior research fellow, Otago University Overview of Otago University accident research Kelly McLuckie, consultant Success Formula – Trends and data on trucking industry workforce engagement |
| 9.45am |
What will power transport into the future – Facilitated by Sean Rooney Liz Yeaman – Retyna (EV sector), Ryan McDonald – Hiringa, Nicolas Williams – Z Energy and Anthony Jones – HW Richardson |
| 10.45am | Allied Petroleum morning tea |
| 11.15am | Road to success – Facilitated by Fiona McDonagh Presentation by Andy Foy on leveraging behavioural analytics to find the next generation of drivers followed by Te ara ki tua Road to success session hearing from employees and operators |
| 12.15am | Z Energy lunch |
| 1.15pm | Road building and roading maintenance Neil Walker, Waka Kotahi, national manager, Maintenance and Operations |
| 2.00pm | Economic update Cameron Bagrie, principal, Bagrie Economics |
| 2.45pm | Cartels David Chrystall, Commerce Commission |
| 3.30pm | Afternoon tea |
| 4.00pm |
Update on NZ employment issues and changes to legislation Amanda Douglas, partner, Wynn Williams |
| 4.30pm | Conference closing Summary from Nick Leggett, chief executive, Transporting New Zealand |
| 5.30pm | Buses arrive to take delegates to Transport World |
| 6.00pm – 6.30pm | Bluebridge pre-dinner drinks at Transport World |
| 6.45pm – 11.00pm | Industry Awards Dinner |
Partners Programme
Please note that the partners programme may be subject to change before the conference commences.
Partners may choose option One or Two. Someone will contact you to find out what trip you would prefer.
The Stewart Island trip is also dependent upon weather.
Day 1 — Option One
| 7.00am | Option to attend the sector meetings/breakfasts |
| 8.30am | Meet in reception to catch bus to Bluff ferry terminal |
| 9.45am | Depart Bluff on the Stewart Island ferry |
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| 10.45am | Arrive in Oban |
| 11.15am | Tour around the island and lunch |
| 3.15pm | Board ferry |
| 3.30pm | Depart Oban on Stewart Island ferry |
| 4.30pm | Arrive in Bluff |
| 5.00pm | Arrive at Ascot Park Hotel |
Day 1 — Option Two
| 7.00am | Option to attend the sector meetings/breakfasts |
| 9.30am | Depart Invercargill for Riverton – 30min |
| 10.00am | Visit Te Hikoi Museum |
| 11.00am | Check out the local craft shops and galleries along the main street. |
| 12.30pm | Lunch at the Aparima Restaurant & Bar |
| 2.00pm | Make way to Gemstone Beach where you can find real Gems |
| 3.15pm | Afternoon Tea at Orepuki Beach Café |
| 4.00pm | Depart Orepuki for Invercargill |
| 5.00pm | Arrive at Ascot Park Hotel |
Day 2
| 7.00am | Option to attend the breakfast |
| 8.30am | Meet in reception to catch bus to Seriously Good Chocolate Company |
| 9.00am | Seriously Good Chocolate Company Tour |
| 10.30am | Shopping in Invercargill CBD |
| 1.00pm | Lunch at Transport World |
| 2.00pm | Visit He Waka Tuia |
| 3.00pm | Walk in Queens Park |
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| 4.45pm | Arrive at Ascot Park Hotel |
Venue: Ascot Park Hotel
Cnr Tay Street & Racecourse Road
Invercargill
Accommodation
Ascot Park Hotel
Contact the Ascot Park Hotel directly on 03 219 9076, 0800 272 687 or email at [email protected] and use the promo ROAD270922 to access rooms at the negotiated rates.
The rates for the Ascot Hotel are:
Motels: $120.00
Superior Hotel: $170.00
Apartments & Deluxe: $190.00
The Langford Hotel (opening August 2022)
Special Rates for Transporting New Zealand Conference delegates:
Superior Hotel Rooms: $205.00
Junior Suites: $245.00
Executive Suites: $275.00
Exec Corner Suites: $295.00
These rates are inclusive of GST, per room per night, for single or twin share occupancy and are specific to this conference being held in September 2022.
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Email: [email protected]
Phone: 04 472 3877
