Better City – NZIA Auckland Branch + Auckland Council Panel discussion

The Auckland branch of the NZIA and Auckland Council discuss working together to support a better city for all Aucklanders.

This conversation will touch on topics related to the challenge of ensuring the right type of development occurs in the right place.

This considers the Auckland Council’s big picture thinking about urban development along with considerations for intensification around medium density housing and design quality.

Format

60 minutes of presentations by 5 speakers

30 minutes of Q+A – Dialogue with the audience through a moderator.

Speakers:
John Duguid – GM Planning and RC’s Auckland Council
Lisa Dunshea – Urban Design Manager Auckland Council
Erin Quin – Auckland Urban Design Panel Lead
Arron Kong – Lead Architect Auckland Council
Charissa Snijders – Architect
Tom Locke – Moderator

Come along to hear insights with drinks and nibbles at Homeground.

Organised by the NZIA Auckland Branch, this event is available both in-person attendance and livestream.

Date: Wednesday 21st May 2025

• Doors open 5.30pm with drinks/nibbles
• 6pm Panel Discussion
• 7pm Q+A followed by networking

Location: Home Ground - 140 Hobson Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010

Image Credit – Unitec, Matt L.

Better City - Te Kāhui Whaihanga & Auckland Council (In-Person Registration)

Choose your tickets

General Admission - NZIA Member ticket

General Admission - Auckland Council Member ticket