New Zealand Planning Institute

Join us at the NZPI Emerging Planners Congress on March 26th in Waihōpai - Invercargill, the pre-conference day before #NZPIC25. This is a great opportunity for planners in the early stage of our careers or in tertiary study, to connect & discuss what we, as the new generation of planners, may need to overcome in our lifetimes. The theme of this year’s Congress matches the theme of NZPI Conference 25, which is how we ‘#WeatherTheChange’ that the planning industry faces. The congress programme includes speakers who are experts in their fields, covering topics like youth relevant design, lessons in planning for climate change from Franz Josef, how do agrochemicals fit into planning? - just to name few. 👉 Find out more here: bit.ly/4hgnwEt We encourage you to register now and take advantage of Earlybird tickets before they end at midnight tonight. 👉 Register here: bit.ly/3E9xV0W We hope to see you there! #NZplanning #NZPI #PlannersNZ #ProfessionalDevelopment #Conference #Invercargill #Waihōpai #EmergingPlanners

Planning for Wildfire The risk of wildfires have historically been overlooked in residential development, design & planning in Aotearoa NZ. GNS Science has just released its report examining the legislative & planning frameworks relevant to wildfire management. 👉 Full details here: bit.ly/4jAp8KN Don’t miss the first session of our new Talking Points programme next week, Planning for Wildfire Protection. 👉 Register here: bit.ly/40S7vif #NZplanning #NZPI #PlannersNZ #TalkingPoints #WildfireProtection 📷 Photo credit: Karen Bayne, Scion.

16 Hours to Midnight. Don’t Miss Earlybird. Earlybird closes today & if we haven’t seen your registration, this is your very last chance to save. This year we have it all. The politicians will be there & we have their attention. The speakers are coming from far & wide with internationally renowned Eloy von Hal making a special trip from the Netherlands. The Federated Farmers President Wayne Langford will be there, so will Judge Kirkpatrick. Our Field Trips, social events & gala dinner will be unforgettable this time around, so don’t forget to secure the discounted rate & register before the cutoff! 👉 Register here: bit.ly/3E9xV0W #NZplanning #NZPI #PlannersNZ #ProfessionalDevelopment #Conference #Invercargill #Waihōpai #WeatherTheChange #NZPIC25

Earlybird is Closing Tomorrow! The Earlybird catches the worm, & in your case it’s your last chance to register for our 2025 NZPI Conference at the discounted rate if you get your registration in before midnight tomorrow. Add on a pre-conference session*, a field trip, a social event or our gala dinner & secure your spot. 👉 Register today before it’s too late here: bit.ly/3E9xV0W #NZplanning #NZPI #PlannersNZ #ProfessionalDevelopment #Conference #Invercargill #Waihōpai #WeatherTheChange *This year’s pre-conference events include the Papa Pounamu Hikoi, the High School Seminar, the Emerging Planners Congress, the Elected Representatives Workshop, & a new Workshop: Levelling up your Consenting Game. 📷 Thanks to SouthSeaSpray.co.nz & artists #CharlesJanineWilliams for photos. Check out how they’re transforming the streets of Southland

Join us as we Talk about Planning for Wildfires This week we officially launch Talking Points, a programme that takes our renowned lunchtime sessions to the next level by offering an expanded suite of professional development opportunities. Use your member credits & get started with our relevant & timely conversation about Planning for Wildfire Protection coming next week on February 4th. Register now here: bit.ly/3PVWki6 #NZplanning #NZPI #PlannersNZ #NZPICPD #TalkingPoints #PlanningPractice

Let’s Network Networking Drinks are a central part of our conference programme at #NZPIC25. They’ll take place mid conference on Thursday 27th of March at the Invercargill Workingmen’s Club. This venue was founded around the Corithian Football Team back in 1947 when the city was a dry area. It went on to have a colourful history & these days it has over 4,000 members. Kindly sponsored for the third year running by Campbell Brown Planning, this event is part of the full conference registration & provides a relaxed environment to come together with old friends & meet new associates from across the country. Hosted in the central exhibition space (the Corinthian Convention Centre), delegates will also have the opportunity to explore the exhibition space. Our Earlybird registration rate is closing this Friday on January 31st. 👉 Register now for the 2025 NZPI Conference & be part of the planning network here: bit.ly/3E9xV0W #NZplanning #NZPI #PlannersNZ #ProfessionalDevelopment #Conference #Invercargill #Waihōpai #WeatherTheChange

Calling for Articles for our Digital PQ Planning Quarterly will be transitioning into a sustainable digital magazine. We’ve come up with themes for the first three editions of PQ for 2025 and are calling for abstracts that fit within these broad themes. If you have a burning idea or an article to contribute read more ... 🔗 bit.ly/4jv56kF #NZplanning #NZPI #PlannersNZ #PlanningQuarterly

Why Waihōpai? Every year, with an exception during a global pandemic, NZPI host a national conference. The location & branch will vary, but the shared purpose of bringing together the planning profession of Aotearoa remains. In 2025 it’s Waihōpai Invercargill’s turn to host. In this week’s #NZPINewsroom we tell you all the reasons why Waihōpai for #NZPIC25. 👉 Read more here: bit.ly/40wPDrX #NZplanning #NZPI #PlannersNZ #ProfessionalDevelopment #Conference #Invercargill #Waihōpai #WeatherTheChange 📷 Thanks to SouthSeaSpray.co.nz & artist #SeanDuffell for photos. Check out how they’re transforming the streets of Southland

Christopher Bishop needs little introduction. As existing Minister of Housing & Infrastructure, his recent appointment as Minister of Transport, completes the trifecta, & ideally supports his overarching role as Minister responsible for RMA Reform. We’re privileged to have the Minister speak to delegates at #NZPIC25. Chris Bishop is MP for Hutt South & has been in parliament for over a decade. Legally trained, he holds some of the most senior portfolios in Government. The timing of having the Minister at our conference couldn’t be better. Our Earlybird registration rate is closing next week on January 31st. 👉 Register for the 2025 NZPI Conference here: bit.ly/3E9xV0W 👤 Learn more about Chris here: bit.ly/3EgtK8u Sponsorship for Minister Bishop’s keynote session at NZPIC25 is still open. Please contact jane.christie@planning.org.nz if you’d like to take this opportunity now. #NZplanning #NZPI #PlannersNZ #ProfessionalDevelopment #Conference #Invercargill #Waihōpai #WeatherTheChange

We’re privileged to have key Members of Parliament from both sides of the house at #NZPIC25. Rachel Brooking is MP for Dunedin & the Labour Party spokesperson for the Environment. Before entering politics, she was a resource management & local government lawyer, which served her well in 2019 when she was appointed to the expert group reviewing the resource management system in NZ. Rachel hails from Dunedin & is looking forward to visiting neighbouring Southland. Don’t miss what Rachel has to say. Our Earlybird registration rate is closing next week on January 31st. 👉 Register for the 2025 NZPI Conference here: bit.ly/3E9xV0W 👤 Learn more about Rachel here: bit.ly/3WujUX8 Sponsorship for Rachel Brooking’s keynote session at NZPIC25 is still open. Please contact jane.christie@planning.org.nz if you’d like to take this opportunity now. #NZplanning #NZPI #PlannersNZ #ProfessionalDevelopment #Conference #Invercargill #Waihōpai #WeatherTheChange