Urban Development Institute of New Zealand UDINZ

EBOSS have announced their 2025 program of Architectural Movie Night events in 11 New Zealand locations continuing their history of screening inspiring architectural documentaries that remind the sector of the value proposition of good design. See the program of screenings below and find out more via the link. https://lnkd.in/gU7eQANh

A useful webinar by our friends over at Water New Zealand on the National Stormwater Modelling Guide. Urban Development Institute of New Zealand UDINZ members are welcome to also join. #waiiswhy

An excellent turnout yesterday morning at our Urban Development Institute of New Zealand UDINZ 2025 Regional Anniversary breakfast for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. The brief for our speakers Pam Ford (Director Economic Development, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited) and Tom Irvine (Chief Executive Officer, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Whai Maia) was their personal vision for the future of Auckland. Both spoke about the rich culture, and topography of the city. The downside of our isthmus is also its blessing, with two harbours and the abundance of green spaces and natural beauty. It’s long been a favoured gathering place: first for Māori and European (our bicultural foundations) and then the many others that followed (a multicultural diversity and richness of its own).  Both spoke of the need to provide pathways and opportunities for, particularly, our young people and the need to understand clearly the demographics of our future, a more youthful and diverse mix (Māori/Pasifika/Asian and the 200 odd other groups that make us up ). Our peoples will inevitably collectively shape the city. Pam spoke of her vision for a “knowledge city” with dynamic start ups. She noted 50% of NZ tech start ups are already here in Auckland. She spoke of Connectivity - it’s critical for prosperity. We need the connective tissue of physical and digital infrastructure. There's also a need to foster social connections in an increasingly fractured world. We must be connected to each other and to the Pacific and internationally. People make places and it’s them, rather than the built environment, that must shape our place. There must also be solidarity and respect for universal democracy. We must also be proud of our city for it to flourish both nationally and internationally. Pam emphasised the need for all of government (central and local) to work closely with the private sector and acknowledged the role of member associations like UDINZ in that. Tom spoke of the generous gifting by his tipuna in 1840, but the tribes’ need to regain mana through an active seizing of their own destiny - secured through commercial purchases, as much as treaty settlements (when promises made, were not honoured).  He talked about unfettering (or perhaps another F) Auckland from the constraints that have shackled it. He welcomed change and had an open mind and heart for what might come. He reminded attendees that those assembled (developers) had always been Kaihoahoa - loosely translated as mates/partners. He said their strategy as an iwi is to build strong economic foundations through investment in the whenua and socially to keep the young (within their 8000 strong tribal group) close through educational grants and housing. They may go, but they will be back with the draw of the Whenua and tipuna. Thanks to all those who joined us and for the richness of the conversations before and after the session proper. #KnowledgeConnectionPride #SeptemberAnniversary #AnotherF #HappyBirthdayAmanda

We’re Kicking off 2025 as we mean to continue (with 3 events already completed in January!) February and March are looking just as busy with a fantastic line up of Urban Development Institute of New Zealand UDINZ events already locked and loaded to enable you to connect with fellow peers working across the sector. Make sure you register now for any that pique your interest so you don't miss out (two of the three events already run this year have sold out - a sign of the quality of the insights offered and discussions to be had with fellow attendees). Set your year up for success by checking out our line up now. Our upcoming events run across the motu and include site tours, webinars you can attend from the comfort of your desk and in-person events - in all cases featuring insights, networking and business development opportunities. ➡ You can register for these events via our UDINZ website here: https://lnkd.in/d_qXegG #Whereindustryandinsightmeet #connectcollaboratecommunity #resilientsustainablehealthy Please note most of our events are free to the staff of UDINZ member organisations (all in the interests of building our cross sectoral community). There are also a limited number of tickets available to buy for those who are not yet members - either prospective members we’re already talking to and who are wanting a “try before they buy" option or members of the public. Costs apply to the latter two groups. All are welcome to join us! Campbell McGregor Steven Evans Hayley Fitchett Annie Wilson Tracey Haszard Kim Kelly Amanda Greenwood James Whetter Anthony Smith Ged Campbell Adrienne L. Miller Sasha Kelly Jan Johnson

💻 WEBINAR | On Friday 14 February at 11:30am, we are hosting a webinar to give you an overview of the Infrastructure Priorities Programme (IPP). This will include guiding you through the assessment criteria and how to submit an application. There will be an opportunity to ask questions during the webinar. The Infrastructure Priorities Programme (IPP) is an independent and standardised process to identify proposals and projects that will meet New Zealand’s strategic objectives, represent good value for money and can be delivered. Proposals and projects assessed as meeting the criteria under the IPP will be published and included within the National Infrastructure Plan. The second round of applications for the IPP opens on 10 February 2025. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gDCWv6xX #Infrastructure #Projects #NZ

Join Urban Development Institute of New Zealand UDINZ and member Jasmax for a discussion that will explore the sustainable design principles that underpin AUT’s newly refurbished Tukutuku building, marking the first step in the revitalisation of the University’s North Campus. Hosted by representatives from Auckland University of Technology, Jasmax and Naylor Love, this event will cover the use of mass timber and adaptive reuse within Tukutuku, leading it to become the University’s lowest carbon and most energy efficient development. AUT is currently Aotearoa New Zealand’s most energy efficient university. Tukutuku is its most sustainable building, strengthening AUT’s position as the university with the lowest CO2 emissions/m2 of built space in Australasia. Mass timber combined with the adaptive reuse strategy have been key to halving embodied carbon emissions when compared to an equivalent new development. Our Speakers include: ➡ Chris Scott, Principal at Jasmax ➡ Greg Posa, Director Design and Project Management at Auckland University of Technology ➡ Callum Morrison, Construction Manager at Naylor Love ➡ Tuesday 11 February ➡ Tukutuku, AUT - Akoranga Drive, Northcote, Auckland ➡ Register to attend here: https://lnkd.in/eh2vEfGQ #Whereindustryandinsightmeet #connectcollaboratecommunity #resilientsustainablehealthy Adrienne L. Miller Sasha Kelly Campbell McGregor Amanda Greenwood Kim Kelly Anthony Smith James Whetter Tracey Haszard Ged Campbell Steven Evans Annie Wilson Hayley Fitchett Sam Wallace Patrick Gavaghan David Hampton John Polkinghorne (he/him) Duncan Ecob Sarah Wiggins Angela Stewart Duncan Gibson Geoff Cawson Andrew Monteith Emma Howie Natalie van Rossen Ritashna Maharaj-Chand Sean O'Flaherty Andrew Brangwin

A workshop on Tuesday 4 March on lean offsite manufacturing, productivity and waste enhancements being promoted by our friends over at OffsiteNZ. See link in the post below for more information and to register. #connectcollaboratecommunity #resilientsustainablehealthy Scott Fisher

Join Urban Development Institute of New Zealand UDINZ on 6th March at Whakamaru, Te Whanganui-a-Tara #Wellington for a Panel discussion on the Urban Renewal: Adelaide Road, a case study on Brownfields Redevelopment. Two new buildings on Adelaide Road prompt the question of what this area needs to deliver plans from 2008 for “an urban community on the edge of the CBD that has easy access to opportunities for living and working, public transport, and is highly walkable.” In 2008, these plans projected that by 2026, the area would have 1550 more residents. However, the 2023 census recorded just 200 additional residents and these two buildings add a further 200. Wellington City Mission has completed Whakamaru, which includes 35 apartments.  https://lnkd.in/efziFP4r  The Wellington Company has completed 93 apartments at the Monark building. MonarkWellington: https://www.monark.co.nz/ What is the future for Adelaide Road as an urban renewal area? What is needed to realise aspirations for urban renewal? Visit the new City Mission headquarters whose name Whakamaru means ‘to shelter, to safeguard and to protect’ and take part in a debate about development of ‘brownfields’ sites with: ➡Rev. Murray Edridge, Wellington City Missioner.   ➡Ian Cassels the, Director of The Wellington Company, a strong financial supporter of Whakamaru and developer of the Monark Apartments.  ➡adam perkins, AICP, Wellington City Council The discussion will be facilitated by Dr Richard Norman, a committee member of the UDINZ Wellington chapter. His experience includes lecturing for Victoria University’s School of Business and Government and initiating development of land owned by St Peter’s Anglican Church, Willis Street, which now has 200 apartments, community facilities and a park. ➡Thursday 6 March ➡Craig & Gail's Café at Whakamaru, 4 Oxford Terrace, Mount Cook, Wellington ➡Register to attend here: https://lnkd.in/gmwzJtZP Adrienne L. Miller Sasha Kelly Campbell McGregor Amanda Greenwood Kim Kelly Anthony Smith James Whetter Tracey Haszard Ged Campbell Steven Evans Annie Wilson Hayley Fitchett James Solari Josie FitzGerald Sean Audain Andrew Munn Rebecca Gallacher Stephen Smith Renee de Lisle Georgia C. Naomi Walker Hannah Virk Anna Harley Richard Norman Raymond Li

The release by HM Treasury in the United Kingdom of its approach to a 10 year infrastructure strategy (this is the very high level working paper seeking input) suggests that there’s more in common with NZ, than not. In reading parts of the introduction one could be forgiven for thinking we were talking about New Zealand. “Infrastructure in the UK is often too costly and not planned and delivered in a way that meets the country’s strategic needs. Investment is also more volatile than international comparators, leading to inefficiencies caused by peaks and troughs in investment cycles. This drives up the cost of infrastructure projects, reduces industry confidence to invest, and diminishes the public acceptability of programmes. Construction outturn costs in the UK have risen by around 30% more than GDP per capita since 2007 meaning projects are more expensive relative to the country’s ability to pay for them.” There’s an intention to better signal future investment, to provide a future pipeline and even a project priorities list. (Ironically the joint Australian and NZ pipelines are cited as examples of what could be done on pipeline to help build industry confidence.) They too are grappling with system wide interfaces and how to deliver coherently in a spatial manner, recognising government needs to invest and to think at a system and place based level. Express reference to need to: “ ➡️Maximise the benefits of its investment: for example by coordinating investment in transport and housing to maximise the growth benefits of both. ➡️Provide a place-based perspective: illustrate the real world impact of proposed investments in case study areas. ➡️Consider the implications of investment on wider infrastructure need: for example, by setting out the implications for future water and energy demand on government housing targets.” The strategy itself is due by June 2025. One to watch.

Despite the rain and the less than ideal weather, a very keen crowd gathered to enjoy the first Urban Development Institute of New Zealand UDINZ Summer Site Tour Series event of the year: Ōtepoti Dunedin Tour of Jetty Street Development and other key buildings within the heritage Warehouse Precinct, Ōtepoti Dunedin. Thanks to the team from McCoy Wixon for leading the tour. Past, present and future were discussed, with particular interest from attendees around strengthening techniques used on the old buildings and the juxtaposition of modern and historical materials. Thank you to our Canterbury Chapter Chair Irene Boles for organisation of the event and putting on her UDINZ hat to lead the event for UDINZ. #udinzsummersitetourseries #Whereindustryandinsightmeet #connectcollaboratecommunity #resilientsustainablehealthy