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 function
10.30AM
Welcome and mihi whakatau
11.15AM
Connect & refuel break
11.45AM
Session one: Powering the economy - growth from the ground up
12.05PM
Prime Minister’s address, Rt Hon. Christopher Luxon
12.20PM
Keynote address: The value of strong local government to business, Jason Paris
12.50PM
Infrastructure: Future proofing New Zealand, Hon Chris Bishop
1.20PM
LGNZ research launch: Defining local government's contribution to the national economy
1.35PM
Panel discussion: How local contributes to the national economy
2.15PM
Connect & refuel break
3.00PM
Breakout session one
4.05PM
Breakout session two
5.00PM
Networking refreshments
8.30AM
Welcome
8.40AM
Session two: Local government’s role in our natural and built environment
8.45AM
Panel discussion: Beyond the RMA: What do we need from a future development and environmental protection system?
9.20AM
Minister for Local Government and Climate Change address, Hon Simon Watts
9.45AM
Session three: Driving efficiencies and productivity
9.50AM
Keynote address: Pathways to transformation - driving efficiencies and productivity
10.25AM
Session four: Increasing participation in local elections
10.30AM
Opposition address
10.45AM
Launch of LGNZ’s electoral reform position – Hon Dr Nick Smith, Chair of LGNZ’s Electoral Reform Working Group
11.00AM
Connect and refuel break
12.00PM
Breakout session three
1.05PM
Breakout session four
2.00PM
Connect and refuel break
2.35PM
Session five: Local government for local impact - licence to lead
2.50PM
Panel discussion: The role of local government in building communities
3.30PM
Keynote address: Licence to lead, Mark Di Somma
4.30PM
Conference concludes
5.30PM
Networking
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
LGNZ AGM