Date: |
06 Aug 2026, 5.30PM – 7.30PM |
duration: |
2 hrs |
Venue: |
Tonkin + Taylor Tauranga |
Address: |
Level 1, Mid City Centre, 1 Devonport Road, Tauranga |
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
- Kieran McAnulty – Labour spokesperson for infrastructure and public investment
- Chris Bishop – National’s Infrastructure Spokesman
- Simon Court – ACT spokesperson for infrastructure
- Chlöe Swarbrick – Greens Co-Leader
- Shane Jones – NZ First Deputy Leader
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.
This event is free for Engineering New Zealand members, and $10 for non-members.
Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Rangahau is partnering with award-winning media outlet, Stuff, to bring you New Zealand’s Big Infrastructure Debate with Stuff. Rebecca Wright, one of New Zealand’s most experienced political and investigative journalists, will moderate the debate. Join your local Bay of Plenty branch and Transportation Group over some food and drinks to watch the debate live.
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
- Kieran McAnulty – Labour spokesperson for infrastructure and public investment
- Chris Bishop – National’s Infrastructure Spokesman
- Simon Court – ACT spokesperson for infrastructure
- Chlöe Swarbrick – Greens Co-Leader
- Shane Jones – NZ First Deputy Leader
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.
This event is free for Engineering New Zealand members, and $10 for non-members.
Presenters
Bay of Plenty Branch
