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PIANC NZ: EOY Hybrid Event – Ports: Legal Insights and Green Practices. Thurs 12 Dec 2024
December 12, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join PIANC Aotearoa NZ for a FREE insightful session on critical advancements in the ports industry.
“Ports: Legal Insights and Green Practises” on Thurs 12 Dec 5-7pm NZT
Gain a clear understanding of fast-track consenting from both planning and legal angles, and learn what these accelerated processes mean for port stakeholders.
Dive into a case study spotlighting Port Marlborough as we explore the benefits of roller compacted concrete—offering a quicker, more cost-effective alternative with reduced steel usage and improved workability.
Discover how Maritime New Zealand is enhancing their health and safety roles across 13 major ports, ensuring safer and more efficient operations. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the evolving landscape of port management and development.
PIANC will sponsor each physical location as a social event, and attendees are welcome to join the post-talk event session in a local pub.
Presentation one (live from Auckland)
- Fast Track Consenting in the ports space: a legal insight
- Lesley Hopkins, Senior Technical Director Planning, Beca & Daniel Minhinnick, Partner at Richard McVeagh
Presentation two (live from Wellington)
- Use of Roller compacted concrete at Ports (Project Spotlight)
- Hayden Lewis, Port Malborough & Willem de Bod and Ingrid de Bod, RolCo NZ
Presentation three (Live from Auckland)
- Maritime NZ extends health and safety role at 13 major ports, the nuts and bolts
- Matthew McIvor, HWSA Specialist Maritime NZ
TIME:
17:00 – 19:00 NZT
- Onwards – Drinks (Location for each city to be confirmed to attendees)
VENUES:
This event is FREE for PIANC members but REGISTRATIONS are essential.
AUCKLAND: Beca Office, 21 Pitt Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, Book if attending in Auckland: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/VAJ
CHRISTCHURCH: Beca Office, ANZ Centre, Level 2, 267 High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011
Book tickets for Christchurch: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/VAL
WELLINGTON: Tonkin +Taylor Office, 161 Victoria Street, Te Aro, Wellington Book for Wellington: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/VAK
ONLINE via Microsoft Teams – email Alex Radcliffe for the link. Alex.Radcliffe@beca.com
Huge Thanks to our Sponsors BECA and TONKIN + TAYLOR.