SuperLocal brings together the brightest minds to refine the fundamentals — and push beyond them to deliver what communities want. Through keynotes, panel discussions and workshops, we’ll challenge conventional wisdom and inspire fresh ideas to build stronger, future-ready councils and communities.
5.30PM
Welcome reception - sponsored by Simpson Grierson
10.30AM
Welcome and mihi whakatau
Prime Minister's address, Rt Hon Christopher Luxon (by video)
11.15AM
Connect & refuel break - sponsored by Meredith Connell
12.00PM
Plenary session: Powering the economy - growth from the ground up - Sponsored by Arup and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Minister for RMA Reform and Infrastructure address, Hon Chris Bishop
Keynote address: Insights from the corporate world, Jason Paris, One NZ
Minister for Local Government address, Hon Simon Watts
LGNZ research launch: Defining local government's contribution to the national economy, Mayor Sam Broughton, President, LGNZ and Susan Freeman-Greene, LGNZ
Panel discussion: How local contributes to the national economy
Facilitated by Miriama Kamo
Panellists: Justin Tipa, Chair Ngāi Tahu, Hillmarè Schulze, BERL, Seija Wellington, Arup
2.15PM
Connect & refuel break - sponsored by Meredith Connell
3.00PM
4.00PM
5.00PM
Networking function - sponsored by Suncorp
Welcome
8.40AM
Plenary session: Local government’s role in our natural and built environment - sponsored by Boffa Miskell
Panel discussion: Beyond the RMA: What do we need from a future development and environmental protection system?
Facilitated by Sarah Scott, Simpson Grierson
Panellists: Chair Craig Pauling, Environment Canterbury, Mark Todd, Ockham, Stephanie Styles, Boffa Miskell
Deputy Prime Minister’s address, Hon David Seymour
9.45AM
Plenary session: Driving efficiencies and productivity
Keynote address: Pathways to transformation - driving efficiencies and productivity, Natalie de Boursac, Local government, Google Cloud NZ
Opposition address, Rt Hon Chris Hipkins
10.40AM
Plenary session: Increasing participation in local elections
Launch of LGNZ’s electoral reform position – Hon Dr Nick Smith, Nelson City Council
11.00AM
Connect and refuel break - sponsored by Meredith Connell
12.00PM
1.00PM
2.00PM
Connect and refuel break
2.45PM
Plenary session: Local government for local impact - licence to lead - sponsored by Warren and Mahoney and Creative New Zealand
Panel discussion: The role of local government in building communities
Facilitated by: Mayor Rehette Stoltz
Panellists: Hon James Meager, Gretchen La Roche, Creative NZ, Vajini Pannila, Warren and Mahoney
Keynote address: Licence to lead, Mark Di Somma, The Audacity Group
Conference concludes
5.30PM
Pre-awards networking refreshments
6.15PM
SuperLocal Awards Ceremony
7.15PM
Fulton Hogan Gala Dinner
8.30AM – 2.00PM
Tuesday 15 July
2.30PM- 5.30PM
Tuesday 15 July
7.00AM - 8.15AM
Wednesday 16 July
8.30AM - 10.00AM
Wednesday 16 July
LGNZ AGM
Conway Room Level 1