As local government expands, community boards are only growing in importance. Join us at this year's Community Board Conference, where we'll tackle pressing issues like resilience building, climate change, and enhancing connections between communities and councils. Hear from a lineup of inspiring local leaders and participate in workshops showcasing successful community initiatives. Don't miss this chance to connect with fellow board members, share ideas, and gain practical knowledge to make a difference in your community.
2.00PM
Registrations open
3.00PM - 5.15PM
Welcome and conference opening
Mihi whakatau
Welcome
Mayor Tory Whanau, Chair Daran Ponter
Prime Minister address
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
LGNZ President address
Mayor Sam Broughton
Community Board address
Sarah Lucas, Community Board Chair
Sponsor comments with Anna Mitchell, Chorus
Keynote
John Allen, WellingtonNZ
Te Maruata Address
Councillor Toni Boynton, Whakatāne District Council and Councillor Iaean Cranwell, Environment Canterbury
5.15PM
Simpson Grierson Welcome Reception
7.00AM
Registrations open
9.00AM - 10.50AM
Welcome and opening comments from the MC
Kim Hill
Minister for Local Government
Hon Simeon Brown
Reflection on Ministers comments
Mayor Sam Broughton
Bringing Localism to Life
Susan Freeman-Greene, LGNZ
Oliver Hartwich, The New Zealand Initiative
Panel: Letting locals lead the charge
Facilitator: Chair Charlotte Littlewood, Taranaki Regional Council
Panelists: Camden Howitt, PwC, Rawiri Richmond, Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Leeann Watson, Business Canterbury
Young Elected Member Address
Councillor Alex Crackett, Invercargill City Council, Deputy Mayor Rohan O'Neill-Stevens, Nelson City Council
10.50AM - 12.00PM
Connect and refuel break
12.00PM - 2.00PM
Welcome and opening comments from the MC
Salatielu (Sala) Tiatia
Opening comments
Sarah Lucas, Community Board Chair
Opening comments with Nicole Howarth, Frank Group (from FrankAdvice)
Fireside chat: Having the courage to lead through challenging times
Councillor Iaean Cranwell, Environment Canterbury, Andrew Judd
Practical well-being: five ways to strengthen our mental health
Ciaran Fox, Te Whatu Ora
Panel discussion: Taking care of you, taking care of business
Facilitator: Sala Tiatia
Panelists: Councillor Dinnie Moeahu, New Plymouth District Council, Mayor Faylene Tunui, Kawerau District Council, Councillor Sara Templeton, Christchurch City Council
2.00PM - 3.00PM
Connect and refuel break
3.00PM - 5.00PM
Managing mental health through the climate crisis
Lindsay Smaill
Panel: Tackling climate change with grassroots solutions
Facilitator: Tom FitzGerald, Wellington Regional Leadership Committee Partnership
Panelists: Kris Pervan, Kāpiti Coast District Council, Tom Kay, Forest & Bird, Prof Huhana Smith, Massey University, Dr Janet Stephenson, University of Otago
5.00PM
Meredith Connell Networking Function
6.30PM - 11.00PM
Community Boards Dinner and Awards Night
7.30AM
Registrations open
9.00AM - 11.00AM
Fireside chat: Moving forward together - the community's response to the Whakaari White Island tragedy
Mark Inman, Whakatane Ohope Community Board, Deputy Mayor Lesley Immink, Whakatāne District Council
Empowering communities to prevent drowning
Josh Carmine, Drowning Prevention Aotearoa, Pat Millar, Surf Life Saving NZ
Panel discussion: Working with communities to build environmental resilience
Facilitator: Karen (Kaz) Yung, Petone Community Board
Panelists: Angela Clifford, Eat New Zealand, Renee Corlett, Wellington Region Emergency Management, Tim Jones, Living Streets Aotearoa, James Willcocks, Predator Free Wellington
11.00AM - 12.00PM
Connect and refuel break
12.00PM - 2.00PM
FrankAdvice - The role and influence of Community Boards
Hannah McGlue, FrankAdvice
The Workshop: Framing: A tool to connect councils and communities
Jess Berenston-Shaw, The Workshop
Fireside chat: Working well together: Building a close relationship between council and community boards
Elizabeth Hughes, Simon Britten, Christchurch City Council, Mayor Moko Tepania, Far North District Council, Carolyn Hamill, Whakatāne-Ōhope Community Board
Closing comments
Sarah Lucas, Community Board Chair
2.00PM - 2.45PM
Connect and refuel break
2.45PM - 4.00PM
Keynote Close
Jemarl Paerata, Te Kaiarahi
Community Board wrap
Sarah Lucas, Chair Community Board
Closing comments
Mayor Sam Broughton, LGNZ President
Poroporoaki
4.00PM
Event concludes
11.00AM - 12.45PM
Women in Local Government Networking Lunch
Wednesday 21 August
1.00PM - 2.30PM
LGNZ AGM
Wednesday 21 August
7.30AM - 8.50AM
Mayors Taskforce for Jobs AGM breakfast meeting
Thursday 22 August
5.30PM
Fulton Hogan Premier Gala Dinner and LGNZ SuperLocal Awards Night
Friday 23 August