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SUMMARY:Christchurch - Growing Asset Management Capability (Hybrid Event | Technical Presentations & Exclusive KiwiRail Tour)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Asset Management Council New Zealand Chapter in Christchurch for an afternoon focused on growing asset management capability through practical industry insights\, followed by an exclusive behind-the-scenes technical tour of KiwiRail’s new rolling stock and maintenance facilities. \nThis hybrid event will feature two technical presentations from industry leaders\, exploring asset management capability uplift\, regulatory-driven transformation\, rolling stock investment\, and ISO 55001 implementation. \nFollowing the presentations\, attendees joining us in person will have the opportunity to participate in an exclusive technical tour of KiwiRail’s new rolling stock and maintenance facilities. \nClick here to register \nPlease note: In-person attendance is capped at 30 and priority will be given to AMCouncil members. The KiwiRail technical tour is available to in-person attendees only and requires mandatory PPE\, including suitable safety footwear. \n\nEvent format\n4:00 pm – 5:15 pmTechnical presentations (available in person and online) \n5:15 pm – 6:30 pmExclusive KiwiRail technical tour (in-person attendees only) \nPlease note: \n\nOnline attendees are welcome to dial in to the presentation session and will be disconnected following the presentations.\nThe KiwiRail technical tour will not be broadcast online.\nNo photography or video recording is permitted onsite during the technical tour.\n\nDue to site restrictions\, in-person attendance is strictly capped at 30 participants\, with priority given to AMCouncil members. \nPresentation 1\nTranspower’s Regulatory Journey and Asset Management GrowthJames Collinson-SmithAsset Planning Manager – HVDC and Reactive\, Transpower \nAcross four regulatory control periods\, Transpower has built the asset management capability required to justify long-term grid investment. \nThis presentation explores how RCP3 represented a step-change in capability\, including the introduction of new health models\, criticality modelling across 10 asset classes\, and forensic life-extension investigations. \nLooking ahead\, RCP4 (2025–2030) builds on this foundation through modern data platforms\, Python-based modelling\, lidar and drone-enabled risk management\, and structured workforce development — all underpinned by a regulatory framework increasingly focused on service-measure accountability as New Zealand prepares for the energy transition. \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			James Collinson-Smith brings over 40 years of experience across New Zealand’s electricity sector\, spanning generation\, transmission\, wholesale markets\, and trading. Over the past decade\, he has led the establishment and maturation of asset management systems aligned to ISO 55000 at Transpower. His experience includes asset planning and portfolio management for complex grid assets\, including HVDC Converter Stations and Subsea Cables\, reactive assets\, protection systems\, and substation systems\, as well as the successful development and delivery of regulatory proposals to the Commerce Commission.\n		\n			\n		 \nPresentation 2\nOverview of KiwiRail’s New Rolling Stock and Maintenance Facilities\, and ISO 55001 CertificationSteven RosserRolling Stock Organisational Standards Lead\, KiwiRail \nMajor investments in rolling stock and maintenance capability across New Zealand’s South Island are reshaping how rolling stock is maintained. \nThis presentation provides an overview of KiwiRail’s recently developed maintenance facilities and how their design\, capability\, and workflow integration are enabling safer and more efficient maintenance outcomes. \nSteven will also discuss the introduction of new DM locomotives and the opportunities and challenges they present for asset management — including reliability improvements\, condition monitoring\, skills uplift\, lifecycle planning\, and integration with KiwiRail’s asset management systems. \nSupporting these developments is KiwiRail’s implementation of ISO 55001\, including the recent certification of its Major Plant and Equipment Asset Management team. The presentation will highlight lessons learned\, practical implementation steps\, and how the standard is helping embed consistency\, governance\, and continuous improvement across rolling stock asset management. \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Steven Rosser is the Organisational Standards Lead based in Christchurch\, where he plays a key role in strengthening Asset Management practices across Rolling Stock. Steven leads the Rolling Stock ISO 55001 certification programme\, implementing systems and processes\, and delivering training and coaching to meet the standard. His work is focused on driving the adoption of a risk-based\, aligned approach that enhances asset integrity and reliability.\n		\n			\n		 \nImportant PPE Requirements for In-Person Attendees\nAs this event includes access to an operational workshop environment\, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory. \nAttendees must wear: \n\nSafety footwear (minimum requirement: covered footwear suitable for a workshop environment)\nHigh-visibility clothing\nSafety glasses\nBump cap or hard hat\n\nKiwiRail can provide high-visibility clothing\, safety glasses\, and bump caps onsite if required. However\, safety footwear cannot be provided\, and attendees must bring their own suitable footwear. \nRegistration Information\nIn-person registrations close: Thursday 5 June \n\nAMCouncil members: Free (priority access for in-person attendance)\nNon-members: Registrations open from 1 June\, subject to availability\, $50 per person\n\nThose unable to attend in person are encouraged to register for the online presentation session.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/christchurch-growing-asset-management-capability-hybrid-event-technical-presentations-exclusive-kiwirail-tour/
LOCATION:KiwiRail Waltham Maintenance Hub\, 67 Mowbray Street\, Waltham\, Christchurch
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Chapter Events
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SUMMARY:Wellington NZ - Strengthening Asset Management Practice
DESCRIPTION:This will be a hybrid event\, with options for those who can attend in person and those who would prefer to access the event online (dial in details provided after registration). This event will feature three presentations around the theme strengthening asset management practice: \n\nPlanRight – what are we focusing on right now (Rochelle Leach\, NZTA)\nA Systems Approach to Asset Risk\, Investment Timing\, and Service Performance in Metro Rail (Obinna Akaa\, KiwiRail)\nDeveloping an asset management competency framework and organisational training curriculums (Matt Spooner\, Transpower)\n\nClick here to register\n  \nLocation: Transpower Wellington Office – Waikoukou\, 22 Boulcott Street\, Wellington \nWhat to do when you arrive at Waikoukou \n\nGo to reception\nRegister to meet with Matthew Spooner from Transpower\nYou will then be welcomed by Matthew Spooner and AMC NZ Chapter Committee members\nNotes:\n\nThe annual AGM for the AMC NZ Chapter will be held immediately prior to the Technical Session from 3:30pm to 4pm\nThere will be a waiting area in Waikoukou for non-members who arrive prior to 4pm. Non-members will be welcomed in to join the Technical Session at 4pm\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/wellington-nz-strengthening-asset-management-practice/
LOCATION:Transpower Wellington Office\, 22 Boulcott Street\, Wellington\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Chapter Events
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SUMMARY:Christchurch - Inland and Coastal Water Assets - Supporting Economic Development - Te Waipounamu
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful discussion on water assets in Te Waipounamu. We’ll hear from speakers sharing practical insights into the role of water assets in supporting local and regional growth: \n\nRangitata Diversion Race – Applying Asset Management Strategy – Kees Bentjes (Engineering Manager) and Tony McCormack (Chief Executive)\nMarine Asset Management at Lyttleton Port Company – William Campbell (Engineer – Ports and Coastal Marine\, WSP) and Tristan Williams (Head of Maintenance and Security\,\n\nA special thank you to Beca for generously hosting this event at their Christchurch office. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect\, learn\, and discuss how asset management supports sustainable economic development across inland and coastal environments. \nThe event will be held at the Beca Offices in Christchurch and will also be streamed live for participants who wish to join remotely. \nClick here to register \nMarine Asset Management at Lyttlelton Port Company \nAsset management of aging marine structures is vital to maintain operations within a port. Lyttelton Port Company (LPC)\, like many ports\, has a diverse range of assets\, with some structures dating back to the 1800’s and the newest structures being completed in 2020. Over time there has been changes in shipping and operations\, with many structures currently being used for vessels and traffic that was never intended. However\, with time pressures\, ever changing trade demands\, sustainability and large capital costs; extending the life of existing assets\, rather than replacement\, is often the pragmatic and preferred option. This presentation discusses the overall annual asset management program at LPC that has been developed and implemented over the last 20+ years through close collaboration between WSP (previously Opus) and LPC and how it has improved the operational efficiency at the port \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			William is a civil engineer with 6 years of full-time experience and two four-month internships in the prior two years in ports and marine engineering\, mainly focused on structural condition assessment of port infrastructure and implementation of repair strategies. He has led the Lyttelton Port annual inspection programme for WSP for the last 3 years\, working closely alongside Tristan and his team\n		\n			\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Tristan has worked at Lyttelton Port for 30 years and is currently the Head of Maintenance and Security. He’s been involved in the full spectrum from hands-on building and maintaining to leading teams to being in charge of the port assets and therefore has an in-depth understanding of what it takes to keep the Port operational.\n		\n			\n		 \nRangitata Diversion Race – Applying Asset Management Strategy\n\nBuilt in 1944 as public infrastructure\, then privatised in 1990\, the RDR has a chequered history of great engineering\, pro-active\, reactive\, precise and not-so-precise maintenance and renewal. Picking up 80 years of incomplete information and an uncertain future to form asset management tactics and consider funding has interesting challenges. We highlight some of these within the overview of this unique infrastructure.\n \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Tony McCormick is the Chief Executive of RDR Management Ltd (RDRML)\, overseeing the operation and strategic direction of the Rangitata Diversion Race (RDR)\, New Zealand’s largest water supply scheme. With extensive experience in water management and infrastructure\, he leads the organisation in sustainably delivering reliable water for irrigation\, hydroelectric generation\, and stockwater supply. Tony is focused on securing long-term consents and maintaining RDRML’s role as a cornerstone of regional prosperity.\n		\n			\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Kees Beentjes is the Engineering Manager for the RDR with a focus on the long-term reliability of the assets. With a background in both industry and asset management consulting Kees has the understanding and experience to move the care of assets from reactive to reliability for the prosperity of our region for current and future generations.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/christchurch-inland-and-coastal-water-assets-supporting-economic-development-te-waipounamu/
LOCATION:Beca Office CHCH\, ANZ Centre Level 2/267 High Street\, Christchurch Central City\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Chapter Events
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SUMMARY:New Zealand Asset Management Symposium - Delivering Value through Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Date: 14 August 2025\nTime: 9am – 5pm\nLocation: Auckland University of Technology Conference Centre\nTheme: Delivering Value through Innovation\nCost: $250 Members | $395 Non-members (Australian Dollars)\n\nClick here to register\n  \nKeynote Speaker: Andy Hagan (New Zealand Infrastructure Commission) – From Plans to Performance – Putting the NIP’s ‘Start-with-Maintenance’ Agenda to Work \nPanel Session: Lifting NZ Productivity through innovative Infrastructure Management \nOther speakers: \n\nToby Horstead (AMCouncil) – AMCouncil updates\, activities and innovation\nKevin Stevens and Cijina Lazo-Ron (Transpower) – Advanced corrosion modelling for lifetime extension of overhead power transmission lines\nMyles Lind and Cam Gordon (Auckland Transport) – Innovating back to the future\nBevan Assink (KiwiRail) – City Rail Link – The Rail Assets journey from requirements through to entering service\nAndy Lyon (KiwiRail) – Embedding innovation and providing enduring value through major infrastructure programmes\nAndrew Gatland (Asset Dynamics) – Sweating the data assets\nMaurice Hoban (GHD) – Smart Seeds: Empowering Emerging Leaders Through Innovation\n\nClick here to register\nScroll down for topic summaries and speaker information: \n  \n\n  \nKeynote: From Plans to Performance – Putting the NIP’s ‘Start-with-Maintenance’ Agenda to Work \nNew Zealand spends more on infrastructure than most OECD nations yet ranks near the bottom for “bang-for-buck” – a gap driven by weak asset-management practice and chronic under-funding of renewals. \nThe Draft National Infrastructure Plan (NIP) flips the script with a “Start-with-Maintenance” mandate\, legislating 10-year AM-investment plans\, transparent performance reporting and independent assurance for central-government agencies. Andy Hagan will set out: \n\nWhy lifting AM maturity is the fastest path to productivity gains – and how New Zealand currently ranks fourth-to-last in the OECD.\nThe NIP’s three practical levers for closing the gap – planning\, funding stability and assurance.\nWhat all this means for asset owners\, AM practitioners and the 40 % of the infrastructure workforce already dedicated to operations and maintenance.\n\nDelegates will leave with a clear view of where the NIP lands\, what will change in their day-to-day practice\, and where their expertise is critical to success. \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Andy Hagan is General Manager\, Investment at the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission\, Te Waihanga. In this role he is responsible for the Commission’s work across the investment management lifecycle from infrastructure investment planning to delivery to asset management. Prior to working at the Commission\, Andy spent almost 20 years at the New Zealand Treasury in a range of roles spanning financial markets\, infrastructure and commercial issues\, including as a member of the Treasury’s Executive Leadership Team. He has also consulted to a range of clients\, primarily focussing on infrastructure funding and financing. Andy has a Master of Business from the University of Otago and was awarded the New Zealand Public Service Medal for outstanding public service in 2022.\n		\n			\n		\n  \n\n  \nAdvanced corrosion modelling for lifetime extension of overhead power transmission lines \nTranspower’s Transmission lines span over 12\,000 kilometres across New Zealand. The lines traverse through varying terrain such as the benign Central Otago region right through to extreme salt spray and corrosion areas such as Tiwai and Oteranga Bay. The terrain makes corrosion highly localised with salt transport coming many kilometres inland due to wind funnelling. With an aging fleet\, the forecasted reconductoring spend over the next 15 years was increasing from $50M to $250M per year. \nHistorically the conductor health model forecasting replacements used age and an expected life using conductor type\, location and where it was known that the conductor was not fully greased (grease holidays). This would be manually adjusted for observed condition and eddy current “Cormon” testing that detects the zinc galvanising loss on the steel core strands. While these methods are relatively advanced by international standards\, they have remained inherently conservative. Transpower needed a model that could confidently and safely extend the forecasted replacement life. \nDrone condition assessment and the defect model has provided Transpower with the ability to manage the risk and flatten the reconductoring curve. It allows for a manageable ramp up in heavy wiring crew resources\, reduces revenue price shocks and buys time to align replacements with tactical upgrades to incorporate new power demand. \nThe defect model uses drone visual data being acquired alongside accelerated corrosion testing\, and destructive testing. Corrosion of the aluminium strands in Aluminium Clad Steel Reinforced (ACSR) creates a white corrosion product that fills the void spaces between strands and creates bulges. The model can assess if the conductor is safe to maintain in service and predict when it will become unsafe. The model uses Finite Element sub-modelling of bulges\, and a power line design global modelling program (PLS-CADD) for defined weather cases and risk profiles. The challenges include automated image processing\, storage and retrieval of drone data. Defects are classified as broken strands\, white powder\, bulging\, strands out of lay\, spacer damage\, copper corrosion etc\, with the white power bulges in ACSR cables being processed further by the defect model. The model includes modelling the increases in temperature at bulges due to loss of aluminium cross-sectional area\, and the decrease in yield stress and ultimate tensile stress. \nThe defect growth rate has been estimated to forecast replacement in the longer term. The model was calibrated using destructive testing of ex-service samples and accelerated corrosion/salt spray cabinet samples. Corrosion maps based on historical changes in condition assessment data\, and a NZ industry standard based on atmospheric corrosion of coupons\, are used to estimate the defect growth rates. \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Kevin Stevens has worked as a Performance Engineer/Asset Modeller at Transpower NZ Ltd since May 2020. Prior to that he was a Senior Consultant in the petrochemical and energy sectors at MPT Solutions/Quest Integrity Group\, 2010 to 2019. MPT was a spinoff company from the metallurgy and corrosion teams within Industrial Research Ltd (a New Zealand Crown Research Institute)\, where Kevin worked as a senior scientist from 1993 to 2010. Kevin undertook his academic training with a BSc(Hons) and PhD at Victoria University of Wellington\, from 1986 to 1993.\n		\n			\n		\n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Cijina Lazo-Ron is an experienced engineer that started her career in Network Planning of the Distribution grid in South Africa in 2009. Since then\, she has spent time undertaking overhead line designs\, before moving to New Zealand. Since 2017\, Cijina has been with Transpower’s Asset Planning team\, having led many of the Transmission lines portfolios. Cijina currently heads up the Asset Planning Transmission Lines team\, with a focus on strategic planning and portfolio improvements to improve asset health. Cijina career to date is marked by a passion for driving innovation into the energy sector.\n		\n			\n		\n  \n\n\n  \nInnovating back to the future \n\n\nIn infrastructure landscape\, innovation is often heralded as the catalyst for transformation. Yet\, as we embrace new technologies\, methodologies\, and paradigms\, a paradox emerges: the more we change\, the more it stays the same. This discussion explores how innovation—while reshaping tools\, processes\, and expectations—often reinforces the enduring principles of aligning or adopting standards\, disciplined delivery and good governance. \nLooking at AT asset management we’ll examine how digital twins\, automated and rapid data collection predictive analytics have improved delivery. However\, these innovations consistently circle back to foundational principles \nIn particular\, we reflect on the growing expectation of artificial intelligence as a perceived panacea. While AI offers powerful tools for forecasting and optimisation\, there are few magic solutions. Advocates of AI as the ultimate saviour should heed the old statistical warning: “lies\, damned lies\, and statistics.”\, we could about to embark on data\, damned data and AI. Without context\, oversight\, and critical thinking\, even the most advanced models risk reinforcing bias or obscuring nuance. \nThis discussion challenges attendees to rethink innovation not as disruption\, but as evolution—a means of refining what already works or what could work better to answer old and new problem. It highlights how embracing change can deepen our commitment to enduring principles\, ensuring that while our methods evolve\, our mission remains constant. \n  \n\n  \nCity Rail Link – The Rail Assets journey from requirements through to entering service \nThe City Rail Link (CRL) represents a transformative leap in Auckland’s transport infrastructure\, with its rail assets forming the backbone of a modern\, high-capacity urban transit system. \nThis presentation traces the journey of the CRL’s rail assets —from the initial articulation of stakeholder and operational requirements\, through detailed design and construction installation and inspections\, to the rigorous assurance processes of dynamic train testing\, prior to the rail assets being accepted into KiwiRail’s network for operational service.\n \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Bevan Assink is KiwiRail’s Programme Director leading KiwiRail’s engagement in New Zealand’s largest infrastructure initiative. With a strategic and operational remit. Bevan oversees KiwiRail’s interface with the CRL project\, including KiwiRail’s capital delivery programme to upgrade specific Auckland Metro stations as part of CRL readiness\, and leads the internal integration workstream to inform and prepare KiwiRail’s Infrastructure business units for the adoption of new CRL assets and operating models. His leadership ensures KiwiRail’s contributions to system integration\, operational readiness\, stakeholder engagement\, and regulatory safety case development are aligned with the successful incorporation of CRL into the Auckland Metro Rail Network.\n		\n			\n		\n  \n\n  \nSweating the Data Assets \nAsset management maturity is sometimes seen as a proxy for asset management performance. The typical asset management maturity assessment seeks detailed evidence on how the organisation plans to achieve its asset management objectives and how those plans are being implemented by teams every day. A corresponding diagnostic on how well the asset management system is performing in terms of risk\, cost and performance outcomes is usually missing. \nThis presentation will discuss case studies that apply quantitative analysis of data that are often available but buried in asset management information systems\, to provide deeper\, more actionable insights\, including early warning indicators not visible in high-level reports. \n  \n\n  \nSmart Seeds: Empowering Emerging Leaders Through Innovation \nSmart Seeds is a design-led innovation program that empowers emerging leaders to find solutions to complex challenges. Participants build critical innovation skills and valuable networks while collaborating in multi-organisational teams. \nThis high energy presentation will show you a different approach to learning through a hands-on collaboration beyond traditional online courses focused on addressing challenges impacting your clients and community. \nEmerging Leaders from social agencies government\, consultants\, contractors are brought together to collaborate towards resolving complex issues facing our communities empowering them to innovate\, advocate and influence change.\nThe presentation will describe the journey and share some amazing stories from our Emerging Leaders. \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Maurice is passionate about people\, experience\, leadership\, and achieving outcomes for communities in energy\, water\, transport\, buildings and environment. Maurice is a Principal at GHD with oversight of NZ Pacific strategy\, markets and regions. Blending strategy with a sense of purpose\, Maurice’s career is shaped by a quest to reshape industries and make the world a better place\, one sustainable decision at a time. He has spent 30 years on 3 continents in water\, energy\, and transportation as a policy advisor\, project manager\, technical director\, sustainability advocate\, innovation practitioner\, and now change leader. Achievements include the startup of a global digital business; guiding the transformation of an energy firm with a carbon footprint bigger than the UK’s; and getting Smarts Seeds off the ground in New Zealand – an innovation and leadership programme for emerging leaders in the infrastructure sector.\n		\n			\n		\n  \n\n  \nClick here to register
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/new-zealand-asset-management-symposium-delivering-value-through-innovation/
LOCATION:Auckland University of Technology Conference Centre\, 56 Wakefield Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Chapter Events,Symposium
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SUMMARY:Wellington NZ / Webinar - Strengthening Assets: From Resilience Planning to Advanced Technologies
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this hybrid event\, with options to attend in person or participate online. How can we develop maturity in risk management and resilience planning from both top-down and bottom-up perspectives? This session will be in two parts. First\, we will explore the challenges\, achievements\, and transformative moments in Transpower’s asset management and resilience maturity journey. Presented by Julian Morton\, Manager of Strategy\, Performance\, and Risk at Transpower. Following this\, Pauline Orquillo\, Civil Engineering Graduate at GHD will provide a case study on the value of applying Cathodic protection to a wharf assets where a long term whole of life approach is required. Pauline’s presentation considers the Asset Strategy\, the design advantage on ongoing maintenance required to operate the system\, and evidence of the benefits. \nClick here to register\n  \nAgenda:\n\n\n4pm NZ Chapter AGM (for interested NZ Chapter members);\n4.30pm Technical Presentation (for all):\n\nBuilding Capability in Resilience and Adaption Planning\, Julian Mortan\, Manager of Strategy\, Performance and Risk\, Transpower\nNZ Navy Applying Advanced Technologies to Managing Maritime Assets\, Pauline Orquillo\, Civil Engineering Graduate\, GHD\n\n\n\n\nAbout the speakers:\nJulian Morton\, Manager of Strategy\, Performance and Risk\, Transpower \nJulian Morton is the Manager of the Strategy\, Performance and Risk group at Transpower\, the owner and operator of the national electricity transmission grid. During his eight years at Transpower\, he has been part of a step change in risk and resilience capability in grid planning. This includes shaping Transpower’s resilience investments and developing risk modelling to support asset replacements. Prior to joining Transpower\, Julian had 15 years’ experience in risk and asset management at Melbourne Water and Yarra Valley Water\, including major hazard facility risk management\, dam safety\, and providing operational due diligence. \nPauline Orquillo\, Civil Engineering Graduate\, GHD \nPauline is a Civil Engineering graduate with an interest in asset management\, sustainability\, and infrastructure. She has practical experience in cathodic protection systems\, having supported functional checks\, performance assessments\, and system audits for the Calliope Wharf Cathodic Protection System in Auckland. Under the guidance of mentors and the system’s designer\, she carries out site visits\, electrode potential readings\, and contributes to reports on system performance and maintenance recommendations.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/wellington-nz-webinar-building-capability-in-resilience-and-adaptation-planning/
LOCATION:KiwiRail Offices\, 2 Bunny Street\,\, Wellington\, 6140\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Chapter Events,Power
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SUMMARY:Napier NZ / Webinar - Unlocking Asset Management Potential: Knowledge\, Lessons and Updates
DESCRIPTION:Featuring presentations: PanPac – Lessons in Asset Resilience following Cyclone Gabrielle\, presented by Dylan Stuijt\, Civil Engineer (NZCE) and Site Engineer at Pan Pac Forest Products Ltd; and Unison’s Journey in Pursuit of Knowledge Management\, presented by Rachel Butler\, Manager of Document Control and the Regulatory Asset Management Plan at Unison Networks. \nThis is a hybrid event\, offering both an in-person option at the Napier War Memorial Centre and a dial-in option for remote attendees. \nClick here to register\n  \nAbout the speakers:\nPanPac – Lessons in Asset Resilience following Cyclone Gabrielle\n\nDylan Stuijt\, Civil Engineer (NZCE) – Site Engineer\, Pan Pac Forest Products Ltd \nDylan is a Civil Engineer\, having worked in the public sector for 20 years & private sector for 10 years. Dylan’s career started at the Hastings District Council\, covering roading and 3-waters engineering design. This progressed into project management\, 3 waters structure planning\, and then the Hastings Districts water supplies management.   Since 2017\, Dylan has been responsible for the management of Pan Pac’s infrastructure assets with a focus on developing an assessment & replacement strategy for its ageing assets. In 2023\, Cyclone Gabrielle gave an unexpected lesson in resilience planning and the inevitable tension between cost and productivity as the site rebuilds & returns to full-scale production. \nUnison’s journey in pursuit of knowledge management\nRachel Butler\, Manager – Document Control and Regulatory Asset Management Plan\, Unison Networks Limited \nOver her 20 year career\, Rachel has extensive experience advising executive management on best practice across a variety of corporate service disciplines. Prior to commencing with Unison Networks Limited in 2022\, Rachel spent 13 years working for the Victorian State Government in Australia actively leading the development and implementation of key projects. This included the state’s first Victorian Infrastructure Plan in 2017 in response to Infrastructure Victoria’s 30-year Infrastructure Strategy. Rachel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Psychology; Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management; Australian Institute of Company Directors (Foundations in Directorship) and is a Certified Quality Internal Auditor. With a background in organisational development\, Rachel is passionate about building the capability of others through promoting a knowledge sharing culture. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/napier-nz-webinar-unlocking-asset-management-potential-knowledge-lessons-and-updates/
LOCATION:Napier War Memorial Centre\, 48 Marine Parade\, Bluff Hill\, Napier\, 4110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Chapter Events
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SUMMARY:New Zealand Asset Management Symposium - Sustainable Infrastructure for New Zealand's Future
DESCRIPTION:Date: 15 August 2024\nLocation: Auckland University of Technology Conference Centre\nTheme: Sustainable Infrastructure for New Zealand’s Future\n\nThis will be a hybrid event\, with options for those who can attend in person and those who would prefer to access the symposium virtually / online. The ‘in person’ symposium will be held at the Auckland University of Technology Conference Centre on Thursday 15 August 2024. \nKeynote – Bridging the Infrastructure Gap: Funding and financing for a resilient Aotearoa New Zealand\, Vincent Minett\, Director Investments at WSP New Zealand.\n  \n\nNapier City Council Emergency Response\, Russell Bond\, Executive Director Infrastructure Services\, Napier City Council\nShifting Sands: Where to for the NZ economy and for infrastructure? David Norman\, Chief Economist Australia & NZ\, GHD\nPanel Discussion – Justifying\, funding\, and financing investment to improve the resilience of existing infrastructure and assets and the services that they provide\, David Norman\, Chief Economist Australia & NZ\, GHD; Myles Lind\, Asset Portfolio Manager Infrastructure & Place\, Auckland Transport; Grant Hodges\, Director Strategic Advisory\, WSP NZ; Toby Horstead\, National Chair\, Asset Management Council\nGFMAM Asset Management Landscape and Updates to ISO 55001:2024\, John Hardwick\, Executive Director\, Asset Management Branch & Head of Transport Safety\, Environment & Regulation\, Transport for NSW\nInfrastructure commission\, Asset Management state of play\, Andrew Hagan\, GM Infrastructure Delivery\, Infrastructure Commission\n\n\n  \nAM Council members $220\, non-members $350\, students $50 (prices listed in Australian dollars) \nClick here to register\n  \n 
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/new-zealand-asset-management-symposium-sustainable-infrastructure-for-new-zealands-future/
LOCATION:Auckland University of Technology Conference Centre\, 56 Wakefield Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,New Zealand Chapter Events
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SUMMARY:Auckland / Webinar - Innovating Infrastructure: From Data-Driven Decisions to Climate-Resilient Development in New Zealand
DESCRIPTION:This will be a hybrid event\, with options for those who can attend in person and those who would prefer to access the event online. This event showcases a dynamic duo of presentations that spotlight the forefront of infrastructure resilience and data-driven management in New Zealand. With a focus on innovative approaches to asset management and climate adaptation\, attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge practices and collaborative projects aimed at enhancing the sustainability and efficiency of urban infrastructure. From pioneering data collection methodologies to integrating environmental insights into asset management\, these presentations promise to deliver valuable perspectives and strategies for addressing contemporary challenges in infrastructure planning and climate resilience. Join us to explore the synergies between technology\, data\, and environmental foresight in shaping the future of New Zealand’s transport and urban landscapes. \nClick here to register\n  \nAgenda:\n\n\n5.00pm: Arrival and registration\n5.10pm: Event opening by AMCouncil NZ Chapter\n5.15pm: Preparing for the worst: Asset Management with Environmental Insights\, by Jason Blac\, Senior Consultant – Strategic Advisory (Digital)\, WSP; and Dr Rowan Dixon\, Associate Director – Strategic Advisory\, WSP\n5.50pm: Cracking the Transport System: A National Future-Ready Approach to Consistent Condition Data Collection\, by Shaun Lion-Cachet\, Principal Consultant\, Invise Ltd\n6.25pm: AMCouncil NZ Chapter AGM\n\n\nAbout the presentations and speakers:\nPresentation 1: Preparing for the worst: Asset Management with Environmental Insights\n\nOur journey supporting Hastings District Council (HDC) began back in 2019 when we collaborated with them to digitise the Toitoi Arts and Events Centre using laser scanning\, 3D modelling\, and linking key asset information. This project has expanded over the years to include the adjacent Toitoi Municipal Building\, culminating in a comprehensive Asset Information Model (AIM) of both buildings. \nA key development has been the integration of climate change data within the asset information model to enhance building resilience. This initiative demonstrates the potential of digital technologies\, and particularly Asset Information Models\, in fostering climate-resilient urban infrastructure. \nKey Points: \n\nObjective: To illustrate the integration process and benefits of including digital climate change data into an asset information model.\nMethodology: Overview of the process\, how we discussed strategic climate priorities and challenges for HDC\, how these informed the next steps\, and how this was used to inform the Asset Information Model.\nChallenges and Solutions: Discussion on merging climate data with the existing asset information model and how we navigated them.\nOutcomes and Benefits: Adding value to enhance asset resilience\, improve risk assessment\, and support informed decision-making for climate adaptation strategies through digitisation.\n\nThis presentation aims to showcase the project’s approach to leveraging an existing asset information model to assist in understanding and mitigating the impacts of climate change on critical infrastructure. \nJason Blac\, Senior Consultant – Strategic Advisory (Digital)\, WSP \nWith over a decade of experience in Project Management and Digital Advisory from the UK and the burgeoning digital sector in New Zealand\, Jason harbours a deep passion for supporting and guiding clients on their transformation journeys. He served as the Project Manager for the award-winning projects at Auckland International Airport (AIA)\, Auckland District Health Board (ADHB)\, and Hastings District Council (HDC) – specifically\, their Digital Twin initiatives. These projects entailed developing client workshops\, crafting strategic roadmaps\, leveraging emerging technologies\, and fostering partnerships across multiple teams. A significant focus of Jason’s current and past roles has been on project governance and reporting\, ensuring transparency\, accountability\, and efficiency in leading successful\, multi-talented teams. He brings an in-depth understanding of designing and implementing outcome-focused strategies to this project. \nDr Rowan Dixon\, Associate Director – Strategic Advisory\, WSP \nDr. Rowan Dixon heads the climate and futures insights advisory at WSP NZ. His extensive training and experience across both government and private sectors have honed his expertise in scrutinizing climate and sustainability policy and practice in Aotearoa and with its international partners. Rowan is dedicated to assisting decision-makers throughout Aotearoa in navigating\, enhancing\, and realizing their infrastructure ambitions. He holds a PhD in Political Economic Geography and a Master’s in Planning. Throughout his career\, Rowan has occupied pivotal roles in the built environment\, climate\, and commercial sectors\, including positions at the Ministry for the Environment\, Dunedin City Council\, and Fairtrade ANZ. \nPresentation 2: Cracking the Transport System: A National Future-Ready Approach to Consistent Condition Data Collection\nConsistent condition data is increasingly important in the New Zealand transport sector’s approach to lifecycle asset management\, benchmarking\, performance management\, and investment decision-making. Te Ringa Maimoa is leading the implementation of a consistent approach to the collection of pavement and surfacing condition data for all local authority sealed roads. The Consistent Condition Data Collection (CCDC) project is being developed collaboratively by sector representatives from councils and Waka Kotahi\, supported by industry subject matter experts. This presentation will focus on how a new Centre of Excellence will collaboratively co-manage the national delivery of the pavement condition data collection programme for the state highway and local road networks from July 2024. \nShaun Lion-Cachet\, Principal Consultant\, Invise Ltd \nShaun Lion-Cachet is a Chartered Professional Engineer with over 30 years of experience in leadership\, engineering\, asset management\, project management\, and staff management across both the public and private sectors. His technical skills encompass transport infrastructure planning and engineering. His most recent role was as RATA Manager at Co-Lab (Waikato Local Authority Shared Services)\, providing shared transport asset management services to ten Waikato councils. This role involved offering strategy\, guidance\, and engineering services in complex and diverse operating environments across those ten organisations. Shaun is currently a Principal Consultant at Invise Limited\, providing advisory services to address challenges for NZ infrastructure owners. A current project includes the Consistent Condition Data Collection (CCDC) project for NZTA\, where his key tasks involve the establishment and management of two new data collection contracts. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/auckland-nz-innovating-infrastructure-from-data-driven-decisions-to-climate-resilient-development-in-new-zealand/
LOCATION:GHD Centre\, 27 Napier Street\,\, Freemans Bay\, Auckland
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Data,Government,New Zealand Chapter Events,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Auckland Symposium (in person or online) - Getting the balance right - Incorporating resilience in Asset Management
DESCRIPTION:This annual one-day New Zealand based technical symposium brings representatives from various industries together to share asset management experiences and challenges\, and provides a forum for networking & information sharing. \nThis year’s theme is getting the balance right – incorporating resilience in asset management. \nThis will be a hybrid event\, with options for those who can attend in person and those who would prefer to access the symposium virtually / online. The ‘in person’ symposium will be held at the Auckland University of Technology Conference Centre on Thursday 14 September 2023. \nThe cost in Australian dollars to attend either in person or online is: AMCouncil members $150\, non-members $310\, students $50. \nClick here to register\n  \nOn the agenda: \n\nBalancing the needs of today and tomorrow – Geoff Cooper (General Manager – Strategy\, Te Waihanga New Zealand Infrastructure Commission)\nUnison’s experience through Cyclone Gabrielle – Mitch Graham (Fault Avoidance & Constraints Engineer\, Unison)\nAuckland University of Technology or Assets Under Trauma? – David Curry\, AUT\nGFMAM landscape and TC251 update – Martin Kerr and Adele Jones\nUnderstanding asset condition at an airport – Stewart Symon (Asset Manager\, Auckland Airport) and Raymond Sloot (Manager Engineering Services\, Auckland Airport)\nCritical Infrastructure Natural Hazards Resilience Research Overview – Professor Liam Wotherspoon (Civil and Environmental Engineering\, University of Auckland)\n\nFull topic and speaker details below. \n \n\n					\nBalancing the needs of today and tomorrow\nGeoff Cooper\, General Manager – Strategy\, Te Waihanga (NZ Infrastructure Commission)\nIn a world where change is occurring at an ever-accelerating rate\, against a backdrop of global uncertainty and increasing costs for infrastructure – how do we meet our needs today\, address the challenges of our time and protect the future? \nWhile a lot of attention is given to new projects\, 99% of the infrastructure we need for the future is already with us today. As such\, the New Zealand Infrastructure Strategy Rautaki Hanganga highlights that a large part of New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit is the cost of maintaining and renewing existing infrastructure. \nTo manage the infrastructure challenges we face\, it is critical to get better use from this existing infrastructure\, and improve how we maintain and manage it. Geoff will place asset management within the greater national infrastructure challenge and discuss some of the knotty choices ahead\, as we grapple with the significant challenge of stewardship for the assets already around us. \nGeoff Cooper has a background in global policy having worked for the United Nations\, the United States Treasury and the Federal Reserve. \nBefore becoming GM Strategy at Te Waihanga (the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission)\, Geoff worked as a Chief Economist at Auckland Council and at PwC. \nGeoff holds a Master of Economics with First Class Honours from the University of Auckland and a Master of Public Affairs from Princeton University. \n\n					\nUnison’s experience through Cyclone Gabrielle\nMitch Graham\, Fault Avoidance & Constraints Engineer\, Unison\nIn February 2023 cyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand. This was the costliest tropical cyclone on record in the southern hemisphere\, with total damages estimated to be at least $13.5 billion. The scale of damage and disruption to Unisons electricity distribution network was the most severe in living memory. This presentation will tell the story of Unisons response and ongoing recovery\, and how good asset management practices supported Unisons readiness and reduced the potential effects of such an event. \nMitch is a chartered electrical engineer and an asset management practitioner. Starting his career in the electricity distribution sector at Unison Networks\, Mitch cut his teeth in an operational engineering role within the Network Operation Centre. Since then\, Mitch has worked in Asset Management with a focus on overhead lines. His specialty areas include overhead conductor and timber pole condition assessment\, as well as asset risk modelling for renewal planning. Mitch has been an active member of seven electricity industry asset management working groups and steering committees\, and the chair of the Overhead Line Designers Forum. In 2023\, Mitch was named as the Electricity Engineers’ Association Young Engineer of the Year. \n\n					\nAUT – Auckland University of Technology or Assets Under Trauma?\nDavid Curry\, Group Director Estates Operations\, Auckland University of Technology\nThis presentation maps the development of Asset Management practice at AUT over the past 20 years and the (mostly) positive influence of Government Policy in the sector.  It covers the practical application of asset management in the operation of a large portfolio especially in relation to risk management and sustainability.  It seeks to offer a view on what an operational portfolio owners might want from their AM teams; ie what product are you offering?  The presentation will also cover how AM info is used in supporting the development of AUT’s Property Strategy. \nDavid has been involved in the planning\, development\, operation and maintenance of large public-sector property portfolios for over 35 years.  He holds a Pg Cert in Facilities Management from the University College of Estate Management and a Pg Dip in Disaster Risk Management from Auckland University of Technology.\n \n\n					\nUpdate of Global Forum on Maintenance & Aset Management (GFMAM) Asset Management Landscape Revision\nMartin Kerr\, AMCouncil Members’ Representative on TC251\, and Adele Jones\, Principal – Strategic Advisory (Asset Management)\, WSP New Zealand\nThis presentation will provide an overview of work being completed on GFMAM’s Project Number 24: The Asset Management Landscape 3rd Edition. AM Council has the Project 24 Leadership role\, and has a group of members who are feeding into the revision of the Asset Management Landscape 3rd Edition. \nThe purpose of the GFMAM Landscape is to describe our common understanding of Asset Management\, particularly highlighting its breadth; and to provide a globally agreed framework against which knowledge bases and practices can be aligned\, compared\, and contrasted. The Landscape complements the ISO 55000 suite of standards and related material\, which is primarily intended to address the use of a Management System. \nThis presentation will provide an overview of the Asset Management Landscape document\, key areas of proposed change\, progress made to date and next steps through to publication of the 3rd edition. \nMartin Kerr is a Certified Fellow in Asset Management (CFAM) and a Certified Asset Management Assessor (CAMA). Martin is the founder of Structured Change Pty Ltd\, co-author of Living Asset Management Maturity\, an active AMBok team member and an Asset Management Maturity Assessor for the Council. Martin is also the Technical Manager of the WPiAM CAMA team and a project member at the GFMAM. \nAdele is a Principal in WSP’s Strategic Advisory team with 20+ years of experience\, leading and delivering a diverse range of strategic advisory\, asset management\, network management and procurement projects\, both nationally and internationally. Adele is part of the Asset Management Council’s New Zealand Chapter Committee and is a member of AM Council’s GFMAM Asset Management Landscape Revision Working Group. \nAdele has worked across a wide variety of horizontal and vertical infrastructure portfolios\, including transport\, 3-waters\, property and buildings\, recreation and aviation. Adele’s technical skills span wide range of asset management practices at strategic\, tactical and operational levels\, with a strong focus on aligning with the International Standard for asset management\, ISO 55001. She has experience in asset management policy\, asset management system development\, strategic asset management planning\, investment decision making approaches\, business case development\, asset management planning\, risk management and asset data and information management practices. \n\n					\nUnderstanding asset condition at an airport\nStewart Symon\, Asset Manager\, and Raymood Sloot\, Manager Engineering Services\, Auckland Airport\nAuckland Airport is committed to managing its critical infrastructure to a high and consistent standard\, for the long term\, and to support this we require a strong understanding of the condition of our assets.  As such\, we have put emphasis on: \n\nBuilding awareness of the need\nCommitting to capturing the data via our frontline teams\nMaking the data easy to understand\n\nThis output from this activity is now providing value for us. This presentation will share our journey so far\, including challenges and approach. \nStewart has an engineering background\, with a degree and NZCE in Mechanical Engineering. He has worked at Auckland Airport for the last 13 years\, and previously worked for over 20 years in manufacturing companies such as James Hardie\, Ford\, Alcoa and BHP NZ Steel. \nFor the last 5 years he has been leading activity to build up an AM framework and improve AM practice at Auckland Airport. Some relevant areas of prior experience include leading Operational Improvement projects\, leading the GIS and Asset Data team\, and leading a Project Delivery team. \nRaymond also has an Engineering background\, with a diploma in Asset Management. \nHe has worked at Auckland Airport for the last 4 years and has previously been the Engineering Manager at Wiri Oil Services\, the Reliability Engineering Manager at Lion\, and the Engineering Services Manager at TipTop-Fonterra. \nHe is passionate about change for the better and with helping organizations to transform from good to great. A huge advocate for Lean processes and how they are the foundations for successfully implementing Asset Management strategies. \n\n					\nCritical Infrastructure Natural Hazards Resilience Research: National Overview \nProfessor Liam Wotherspoon\, Civil and Environmental Engineering\, University of Auckland\nRecent natural hazards events in Aotearoa New Zealand have highlighted the vulnerability of the critical infrastructure networks and the impacts of loss of service on communities and the economy. These events\, along with a history of strong collaboration between research and industry\, has motivated a wide range of research focussing on the resilience of critical infrastructure networks when exposed to natural hazard events. This presentation will provide a summary of recently completed and ongoing research across New Zealand\, along with some of the future directions of this research. This summary will be presented on behalf of a large group of researchers from across the country. It will look across network components\, individual networks\, interactions or dependencies across networks and the socio-economic implications of losses of service. \nLiam is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Auckland. He leads a number of national research programmes that focus on the resilience of critical infrastructure across a range of natural hazards. This includes the co-leadership of the Built Environment theme of the Resilience to Nature’s Challenges National Science Challenge and Deputy-Director of Te Hiranga Rū QuakeCoRE\, a national centre of research excellence focussing on earthquake resilience. \n\n					\n  \nClick here to register
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/auckland-symposium-in-person-or-online-getting-the-balance-right-incorporating-resilience-in-asset-management/
LOCATION:Auckland University of Technology Conference Centre\, 56 Wakefield Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Chapter Events,Sustainability
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DTSTAMP:20260625T001921
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SUMMARY:Hybrid Event (Wellington or Online) -  New Zealand's Approaches to Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Carbon\, how can this be measured\, verified and reduced by 2050 by Dr Lee Bint\, Director Sustainability\, New Zealand Defence Force\, and Rachael Wood\, Sustainability Advisor\, GHD; Climate-related disclosures\, scenario analysis\, and the TCFD framework – what it means for asset management. \nThis is a hybrid event\, with the in person event being held at Welling ton Railway Station Level 1\, and it will be available as a webinar to those wishing to join in online. \nClick here to register\n  \nAgenda:\n\n\n4.00pm: Arrival and registration (for those attending in person)\n4.10pm: Event opening by AMCouncil NZ Chapter\n4.25pm: Carbon\, how can this be measured\, verified and reduced by 2050 by Dr Lee Bint\, Director Sustainability\, New Zealand Defence Force\, and Rachel Wood\, Sustainability Advisor\, GHD\n5.10pm:  Climate-related disclosures\, scenario analysis\, and the TCFD framework – what it means for asset management\n\n\nAbout the presentations and speakers:\nPresentation 1: Carbon\, how can this be measured\, verified and reduced (by 2050)\nThe Defence Estate and Infrastructure sustainability journey began in 2018\, and by 2019 its Sustainability Framework was in play with the vision of Tuku Iho. Tuku Iho in this instance is explained as “our living legacy”. This reflects the ambition to leave the estate and the wider environment in a better condition for future generations. There are four pillars that provide the structure for the framework\, which highlight the complexities and interrelationships across all areas of sustainability. Tuku Iho includes a key action to mitigate the impacts to / from climate change\, while being more comprehensively sustainable. \nAdditionally\, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is a participant of the Carbon Neutral Government Programme (CNGP)\, which has been set up to accelerate the reduction of emissions within the public sector. The CNGP requires the measurement and verification of emissions annually\, and a number of key emissions reduction activities to achieve carbon neutrality. \nLee and Rachel will provide insight into the NZDF’s progress to-date\, and discuss how the Defence Estate is mitigating and adapting to climate change\, including how sustainability is being embedded into building designs to reduce emissions in both construction and operation\, as well as to keep people and assets safe from climate hazards that are likely to occur in the area. \nDr Lee Bint\, Director Sustainability\, New Zealand Defence Force\nLee has been leading the Defence sustainability journey since 2018\, establishing and implementing their first sustainability framework and leading a team of technical experts across energy\, sustainable buildings\, resilience and sustainability. During this time\, she has also co-founded the all-of-government sustainability group\, supported numerous other government agencies in commencing on their sustainability pathway\, held the position as Vice Chair of the Carbon & Energy Professionals Board and welcomed her daughter into the world. \nPrior to Defence\, Lee worked as a Sustainable Building Scientist at BRANZ while also completing the Sustainable Business Council Future Leaders’ Programme and being elected the Future Leader’s Representative on the Sustainable Business Council Board\, and also working with UnionAID as the hosts of the Myanmar Young Leaders Programme. \nLee completed her PhD in Building Science at Victoria University of Wellington\, which included the development of a Water Efficiency Rating Tool that was awarded runner-up at the Grow Wellington Bright Ideas Challenge in 2011. \nRachel Wood\, Sustainability Advisor\, GHD\nRachel is an Environmental Economist with a master’s degree in Economics from Auckland University of Technology (AUT) majoring in Ecological Footprint Accounting. As a student\, she discovered a passion for resource management\, climate change research\, environmental economics (impact analysis)\, and social development. She is interested in improving the sustainability of social and economic activity through innovative solutions and effective strategies. During her time at GHD\, she has become more engaged with greenhouse gas accounting for carbon emissions auditing and Climate Change Risk Assessments. \nPresentation 2: Climate-related disclosures\, scenario analysis\, and the TCFD framework – what it means for asset management in practice\nWhat can – and should – asset managers do now in the face of increasing climate change impacts\, evolving climate policies\, and potentially insufficient financial and human resources to address it? The Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework offers an answer – about how to manage climate change strategy\, targets\, action planning\, risk management and financial decisions. \nTCFD reporting – also called climate-related disclosures or climate statements in New Zealand – is now mandatory for most of the country’s financial system and listed companies. It is strongly incentivised for the public sector\, too\, which reports to the Ministry for the Environment and Climate Change Commission under the Zero Carbon Act. \nApplied to asset management\, TCFD reporting can consolidate information on where you want to get to\, what you need to do\, and the good work you’re already doing – but perhaps not thinking of it as climate-related. In the guise of a reporting framework\, TCFD reporting is a strategic planning exercise\, which asset managers can use to test the resilience of their current strategies. Like testing a plane in a wind tunnel\, the TCFD framework uses climate scenario analysis to consider different plausible futures\, such as rapid decarbonisation or ‘hot house’ warming scenarios. \nWith insurers and banks among those required to report\, and international adoption of TCFD reporting in the UK\, TCFD is where all entities’ climate change reporting is going. And it can be immensely helpful to asset managers seeking to organise their approach to climate change. \nMatt Raeburn\, Principal – Strategic Advisory (Climate Change and Sustainability)\, WSP\nMatt is a Principal climate strategist based in WSP’s Wellington office with 18 years of experience in Aotearoa New Zealand and the US. An American-Kiwi who spent a decade in environmental law and policy in Washington DC and Portland\, Oregon\, Matt worked in the Ministry for the Environment’s Climate Directorate from 2018-2021. There\, he implemented parallel TCFD reporting regimes under the Zero Carbon Act and Financial Sector Amendment Act. \nOver 7 years in New Zealand\, Matt has worked with corporate\, council and Central Government asset managers on their climate risks\, strategies\, and reporting projects as a consultant for EY\, Beca\, and now WSP. He recently developed climate scenarios for NZ’s construction and property sector and previously led delivery of the Wellington Regional Climate Change Impact Assessment. \nAdele Jones\, Principal – Strategic Advisory (Asset Management)\, WSP\nAdele is a Principal in our Strategic Advisory team with 20+ years of experience\, leading and delivering a diverse range of strategic advisory\, asset management\, network management and procurement projects\, both nationally and internationally. Adele has worked across a wide variety of horizontal and vertical infrastructure portfolios\, including transport\, 3-waters\, property and buildings\, recreation and aviation. \nAdele’s technical skills span wide range of asset management practices at strategic\, tactical and operational levels\, with a strong focus on aligning with the International Standard for asset management\, ISO 55001. She has experience in asset management policy\, asset management system development\, strategic asset management planning\, investment decision making approaches\, business case development\, asset management planning\, risk management and asset data and information management practices.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/hybrid-event-wellington-or-online-new-zealands-approaches-to-climate-change/
LOCATION:Wellington Railway Station\, 2 Bunny Street\, Pipitea\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Chapter Events,Sustainability,Webinar
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DTSTAMP:20260625T001921
CREATED:20230419T012243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T013459Z
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SUMMARY:Auckland (Hybrid) - Asset Management of Auckland Harbour Bridge
DESCRIPTION:The Auckland Harbour Bridge (AHB) is a unique and complex structure that provides a vital infrastructure link across the Waitemata Harbour for both traffic and utility services. Long term reliability of the AHB is critical to supporting transport operations in Auckland\, carrying over 180\,000 vehicles per weekday\, and providing economic benefit to Auckland and New Zealand.  \nThis presentation provides an overview the structure\, how asset management practices on this 63-year-old structure have evolved and improved over time\, the key challenges currently faced\, and those anticipated in the future. \nClick here to register\n  \nAbout the speaker: \nAlex Ingram\, Divisional Manager\, Auckland Harbour Bridge\, SRG Global / Auckland System Management Maintenance Alliance \nAlex Ingram is a Chartered Professional Civil and Structural Engineer with 20 years’ experience\, specialising in asset management and project management of bridges and civil structures.  \nAlex manages the Auckland Harbour Bridge department for the ASM\, the alliance that operates and maintains Auckland’s Motorway Network. His team of 25 FTEs\, includes engineers\, inspectors\, and trade staff.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/auckland-hybrid-asset-management-of-auckland-harbour-bridge/
LOCATION:GHD Centre\, 27 Napier Street\,\, Freemans Bay\, Auckland
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Chapter Events
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