Date: |
06 Aug 2026, 6.00PM – 8.00PM |
duration: |
2 hrs |
Venue: |
WSP Napier |
Address: |
6 Ossian Street Napier |
Cost: |
Free event |
With an election approaching, this critical kōrero comes at a time when adverse weather systems continue to affect our communities, highlighting the vital importance of economic stability and resilient infrastructure across the motu.
Come along to network with local peers before we stream the live discussion, where political leaders will debate how proposed policies will translate into planning, funding and concrete delivery for the infrastructure our communities need for the future.
Panellists
- Chris Hipkins – Labour Leader
- Christopher Luxon – National Leader
- David Seymour – ACT Leader
- Chlöe Swarbrick – Greens Co-Leader
- Shane Jones – NZ First Deputy Leader
- With further insights from National’s Infrastructure Spokesman, Chris Bishop
Programme
- 6.00PM: Arrival, networking, food and drinks
- 6.30PM: The Big Infrastructure Debate live stream
Registration & Questions
Spaces are limited for catering purposes. Please register early to secure your spot and communicate your dietary requirements.
If you have a burning question regarding the infrastructure crunch, you can submit your questions directly to the panel via the main event page.
Join your local Hawke's Bay Branch as we gather over some food and drinks to watch Engineering New Zealand's national Big Infrastructure Debate.
With an election approaching, this critical kōrero comes at a time when adverse weather systems continue to affect our communities, highlighting the vital importance of economic stability and resilient infrastructure across the motu.
Come along to network with local peers before we stream the live discussion, where political leaders will debate how proposed policies will translate into planning, funding and concrete delivery for the infrastructure our communities need for the future.
Panellists
- Chris Hipkins – Labour Leader
- Christopher Luxon – National Leader
- David Seymour – ACT Leader
- Chlöe Swarbrick – Greens Co-Leader
- Shane Jones – NZ First Deputy Leader
- With further insights from National’s Infrastructure Spokesman, Chris Bishop
Programme
- 6.00PM: Arrival, networking, food and drinks
- 6.30PM: The Big Infrastructure Debate live stream
Registration & Questions
Spaces are limited for catering purposes. Please register early to secure your spot and communicate your dietary requirements.
If you have a burning question regarding the infrastructure crunch, you can submit your questions directly to the panel via the main event page.
Presenters
Hawke's Bay Branch
Hawke's Bay Young Engineers