NZPI Annual Conference

Tuakiritanga
Raise the Flag

What could an Aotearoa-specific planning system look like?

Our profession is in the midst of major resource management reform. How might we take this opportunity to shape our new system in a way that better balances competing priorities for better outcomes? New Zealand is also striving to be a truly bi-cultural nation. What might a Te Tiriti-centred planning system look like going forward? Finally, how can we as planners adapt to these major changes, whilst look after our wellbeing?

Eke Panuku
Rise to the Occasion

How do we support and shape our urban and natural environments in the context of competing priorities, perspectives, and processes?

In these times of housing unaffordability, increasing intensification, and pressure on infrastructure, planning expertise is more important than ever. How can our profession contribute to addressing these issues? Master planning, the proposed Spatial Planning Act, and mātauranga Māori are just some of the tools we have. How might we use these, and other methods, such as technology, to tackle topical issues, and improve community and environmental well-being in a practical and equitable way?

Kia Manawaroa
Raise the Stakes

How are we planning for climate change and increasing natural hazard risks, and how can we build more resilient communities along the way?

Temperatures are rising, and natural hazard risk is increasing - along with the associated risks and costs for on individuals and communities. What strategies and tools can we revive from the past or design in the future to help us address these urgent issues? The Canterbury earthquake experiences have also taught us valuable lessons about resilience and regeneration. How do we take these lessons and apply them to climate-related issues such as managed retreat and urban renewal?