Date: |
06 Aug 2026, 5.30PM – 8.30PM |
duration: |
3 hrs |
Venue: |
The Long Room |
Address: |
Wintec House Hamilton |
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. There will also be time for networking and discussion following the debate.
Panellists
- Chris Hipkins – Labour Leader
- Chris Bishop – National’s Infrastructure Spokesman
- David Seymour – ACT Leader
- Chlöe Swarbrick – Greens Co-Leader
- Shane Jones – NZ First Deputy Leader
Programme
- 5.30PM: Arrival, networking, food and drinks
- 6.30PM: The Big Infrastructure Debate live stream
- 8.00PM: Post debate networking
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.
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 Waikato branch 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. There will also be time for networking and discussion following the debate.
Panellists
- Chris Hipkins – Labour Leader
- Chris Bishop – National’s Infrastructure Spokesman
- David Seymour – ACT Leader
- Chlöe Swarbrick – Greens Co-Leader
- Shane Jones – NZ First Deputy Leader
Programme
- 5.30PM: Arrival, networking, food and drinks
- 6.30PM: The Big Infrastructure Debate live stream
- 8.00PM: Post debate networking
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
Waikato Young Engineers
Waikato Branch
