NZ YP Breakfast 5 June 2026 – Akld, ChCh, Tauranga!

On Friday 5 June 2026, PIANC NZ Young Professional Leadership Breakfasts will be held simultaneously in three cities – Auckland, Christchurch and Tauranga!

Join us in-person from 8.00- 10.30am, at the locations below. One presenter in-person, two presenters on line.

These events are FREE but registrations are ESSENTIAL!

Hear from industry professionals about their career journey and meet other like­minded YPs. Open to anyone under 40 years of age working in or interested in the ports and marine industry including students.

Presenters & Locations:

Noel Band at Beca, 124 Halsey Street, Auckland
Noel’s experience as Structures General Manager of HEB Construction and his transition into construction advisory with his Construction Logic consultancy can provide a wealth of advice and knowledge.

Register for Auckland Event https://www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/19977

Gary Teear at Holmes Aus & NZ, Level 2, 254 Montreal Street, Christchurch
Gary’s substantial contribution to the NZ maritime industry through his decades at OCEL Consultants provide a unique view of the changes in the industry and insights into his career.

Register for Christchurch Event: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/19978

Grant Pearce at Tonkin & Taylor, 1 Devonport Road, Tauranga
Grant’s extensive technical knowledge and experience over a wide-range of ports and coastal projects in New Zealand and the APAC region provides valuable insights into a notable consultancy career.

Register for Tauranga Event: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/19979

The PIANC 2026 YP AU-NZ  Breakfast Series has been generously sponsored by WSP, with local support from Beca and Tonkin & Taylor. Thank you to all!