RMA reform: What it means for consenting
Join ACE New Zealand, Engineering New Zealand and Auckland Council to discuss what RMA reform means for consenting. Resource management reform will bring significant changes to the way consenting is undertaken across New Zealand. While much of the conversation has focused on the legislation itself, this session looks at what the changes could mean in […]
Supporting Growth: Delivering value through integrated infrastructure planning. Lessons learnt from Te Tupu Ngātahi.
ACE New Zealand is excited to explore one of New Zealand’s most significant integrated infrastructure planning programmes: Te Tupu Ngātahi – Supporting Growth. ACE New Zealand is proud to partner with Auckland Transport, New Zealand Transport Agency, AECOM, Beca, Bell Gully and Buddle Findlay, Te Tupu Ngātahi – the Supporting Growth Alliance, to share lessons on […]
Futurespace 2026
Registrations are now open for Futurespace 2026, the ACE New Zealand annual conference. It’s shaping up to be a great event – we hope to see you there! Details Date: 4-5 November Venue: Shed 10, Queens Wharf, Auckland Lead with impact. Partner with purpose. Deliver with confidence. How can business leaders make a meaningful impact […]
What’s in the pipeline? Join the regional briefing
Join ACE New Zealand and Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) at your local forward works briefing, delivered in partnership with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) and key regional clients. These briefings bring together industry and clients to share forward works programmes across multiple regions – providing early visibility of upcoming capital projects and maintenance […]
Breakfast Q&A with Mayor Andrew Little
Join ACE New Zealand and Wellington Mayor Andrew Little for breakfast and a Q&A about how the consulting and engineering sector can collaborate most effectively to deliver better outcomes for Wellington. Speakers Andrew Little – Mayor of Wellington Jenny Chetwynd – Chief Infrastructure Officer, Wellington City Council Topics Working effectively with Wellington City Council: What’s helping and what’s […]
Waikato construction pipeline forum
Join ACE New Zealand and Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) for the Waikato construction pipeline forum, an in-person opportunity to hear from client organisations about work coming up across the Waikato region over the next 6-12 months. Through client presentations and a panel discussion, you’ll gain practical insight into: Upcoming projects and likely timeframes How […]
ACE New Zealand AGM 2025 – ACE New Zealand
We’d love to see you online at our upcoming ACE New Zealand Annual General Meeting, where we’ll share our annual report, fill you in on what we’ve been up to over the past year as your consultant’s champion, celebrate our members and volunteers, and report on the year ahead.
We hope to see you there!
Details
Monday 18 August
12-1pm
Agenda
Welcome and karakia tīmatanga
Apologies
Minutes of the 2023/2024 AGM
Matters arising
Members
Annual report and financial results
Year ahead
Budget 2025/26
Election results
Appointment of the auditor
Thanks to our volunteers
General business
Close and karakia whakamutunga
Register
Register to attend online
2018 NZSEE Conference – ACENZ
The New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering is holding their 2018 Conference from April 13-15, 2018.
NZSEE is currently holding a call for papers for their 2018 conference. Submissions are due no later than Friday, 27th October and must be made directly through their conference website here.
The same link above will include information on the programme as it develops and lead you to registration information once confirmed. Until then, mark those dates if you are interested in attending the 2018 New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Conference in Auckland.
Driving better consultant and client engagement – ACE New Zealand
The Government has responded to the sector’s call for stronger infrastructure planning frameworks – now it’s our turn to step up.
Join ACE New Zealand as we launch our six engagement principles for consultants and clients, which have been developed by professionals working in planning, design and delivery, alongside their clients.
These principles will inspire all players in our sector to embrace the value of collaboration for more efficient and effective infrastructure planning and delivery.
The kaupapa is clear: how can we use our influence to collectively build a more cost-effective and high-performing infrastructure system for Aotearoa?
This is a call to action
This event is more than a launch – it’s a call to action. It brings together leaders and practitioners from across the infrastructure and construction ecosystem to explore how collaboration can drive more efficient, effective and future-ready project delivery.
As the sector shifts toward more enduring and consensus-driven frameworks, this work positions us to lead the conversation on what enables good decision-making and efficient delivery – regardless of political cycles.
It reflects a shared responsibility across the system to speak up, step forward and shape the conditions for success.
Bring your clients
To ensure the conversation reflects the full spectrum of project delivery, we’re encouraging you to bring a client or partner with you – so we’re not just consultants talking to consultants. Tickets will be offered as packages to support this shared experience and foster deeper dialogue.
Format
We’ll kick-off with sharing ACE New Zealand’s new report, followed by a panel discussion on how we can all live these values through our leadership. Then we will share a case study on Beca and Ashburton District Council’s value-driven approach to safe drinking water.
Programme
4.30pm: Drinks, nibbles and networking
5.15pm: Welcome
5.20pm: Presentation and Q&A – Principles to guide client and consultant engagement practices
5.35pm: Panel discussion
6.30pm: Case study
6.55pm: Next steps
7pm: Drinks, nibbles and networking
Panel speakers
Charlotte Harris, Chief Operating Officer, Abley
Doug Johnson, Principal Consultant Strategic Consulting, Tonkin + Taylor
Gavin Hutchison, Head of Three Waters, Christchurch City Council
Tammy Henderson, National Manager Business Alignment, NZTA
Case study speakers
Danika Ferguson, Senior Environmental Engineer and Project Manager, Beca
Samantha Taylor, Process Engineer, Beca
Chris Stanley, Project Manager, Ashburton District Council
Details
Date: Thursday 14 August 2025
Time: 4.30-8.30pm
Venue: Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch 8011
Cost
ACE members $90 + GST
Non-members $120 + GST
We’re offering discounted client tickets to support this shared experience and foster deeper dialogue. Once you buy your ticket, you’ll receive a discount code you can use to buy client tickets.
Register
Register here to secure your seat
CCCS Roadshow Dunedin – ACENZ
ACENZ wants to invite you to attend one of our upcoming CCCS/SFA Roadshow events, including Graham Chapman of AECOM (Chair of the CCCS Review Committee) and Ross Meijer (of Aon Insurance by phone) to comment on some of the changes and highlights as well as be available to answer any questions.
Space is limited, so please RSVP for this FREE event to confirm your spot. These roadshow events will be co-hosted by the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia – New Zealand (IPWEA NZ) and Engineering New Zealand, so that ACENZ Members have the opportunity to network with peers, clients and council users of CCCS and SFA as well.
These documents have been prepared through a collaborative effort by numerous client organisations, Member Firm representatives, and has undergone extensive legal review to ensure compliance with recent changes to legislation. We also want to thank Graham Chapman of AECOM for his efforts as CCCS Review Committee Chair. ACENZ, on behalf of the industry, appreciates the volunteer effort and commitment to this project and giving back to the benefit of the industry. Thank you to all who contributed to this process.
Upon arrival, please sign-in at Stantec Reception. You will be directed to the event room from there.