Future Environments Thought Leadership Series Indigenous Planning Reclaimed: Setting the Scene

SoFE Thought Leadership Series

Indigenous Planning Reclaimed: Setting the Scene

Wednesday 15 July 2026
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
AUT City Campus | WG201/224

Join the School of Future Environments for an evening exploring the future of Indigenous Planning in Aotearoa and beyond.

This special Thought Leadership event sets the scene for the Indigenous Planning Reclaimed Global Conference 2027, bringing together planners, academics, practitioners, iwi, industry and community partners to begin the conversation and build momentum for this important international event.

Hear from leading voices in Indigenous planning, alongside AUT academics, as they share perspectives on Indigenous planning, partnership, place, and how AUT and our wider community can contribute.

Speakers

• Professor Hirini Matunga – Indigenous Planning pioneer

• Lena Henry – Planner, academic and practitioner

• Sybil Bloomfield – Auckland University of Technology

• Amanda Yates – Auckland University of Technology

Programme

5:30 pm – Arrival and networking
5:45 pm – Welcome
5:55 pm – Setting the scene: Indigenous Planning Reclaimed
6:05 pm – Guest speakers and panel discussion
6:45 pm – Audience Q&A and conversation
7:10 pm – Networking and refreshments
7:30 pm – Close

Whether you're from planning, architecture, engineering, design, local government, iwi, community organisations or industry, this is an opportunity to connect, contribute and help shape the conversations leading into the 2027 Global Indigenous Planning Conference.