TIME | SESSION | |
10.30am - 5.00pm | Beca Chief Executive Forum Please note this forum is open to Council Chief Executives only. | Leaders Forum |
5.00pm - 6.30pm | Welcome function Kindly sponsored by Tompkins Wake. |
TIME | SESSION | ||
8.00am | Ka huaki mai ngā rēhita | Registration opens | ||
9.00am - 9.45am | Pōwhiri | Welcome | ||
9.45am - 10.45am | Keynote Speaker | Ben Baterman, CEO, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Kindly sponsored by Beca | ||
10.45am - 11.15am | Kai iti o te ata | Morning tea | ||
11.15am - 12.15am | Keynote Speaker | Shamubeel Eaqub Kindly sponsored by Sheffield | ||
12.15pm - 12.45pm | Sponsor Session | ||
12.45pm - 1.30pm | Kai nui o te rā | Lunch | ||
1.30pm - 2.45pm | Immersive Session | Pacific Impact | Immersive Session | Environmental Impact | Immersive Session | Arts and Culture Impact Kindly sponsored by Creative New Zealand |
2.45pm - 3.30pm | Kai iti o te ahiahi | Afternoon tea | ||
3.30pm - 4.30pm | Keynote Speaker | Eteroa Lafaele Kindly sponsored by Civic Financial Services | ||
4.45pm | He whakakapinga o te rā tuatahi | Wrap up day one | ||
5.30pm - 9.30pm | Kai o te pō | Beca Conference dinner |
TIME | SESSION | ||
8.30am - 9.30am | Keynote Speaker | Gavin Jones Kindly sponsored by PwC Trust, trouble & transformation: a Commissioner's view on council resilience When a council falters, it's often a long time coming. Drawing on his experience as a Commissioner, Gavin will reveal the subtle signals of decline and crucial interventions needed to prevent catastrophic failure. He will explore the stark contrast between what "good looks like" in local government – the positive impact on people's lives when professionals get it right – versus the profound damage inflicted when public trust is lost. Learn the practical strategies for intervention and restoration, including the essential steps to both prevent and rebuild a struggling council and regain public confidence. | ||
9.30am - 10:00am | AGM | ||
10.00am - 10:30am | Kai iti o te ata | Morning tea | ||
10.30am - 11.45am | Immersive Session | Digital Impact | Immersive Session | Community Engagement Impact | Immersive Session | Mana Whenua Impact |
11.45am - 12.45pm | Keynote Speaker | Christina Benty In a time when our communities and organisations face ever-shifting realities and complex challenges, brave, candid, non-anxious, and anti-fragile leadership is more critical than ever. Whether they know it or not, communities and organisations are well served when leaders are grounded, mature, and open to differing perspectives while maintaining optimism for the future. Anti-fragile leadership aims to prepare leaders to improve when exposed to adverse events. It goes beyond resilience or bouncing back; it implies recovery and improvement. | ||
12.45pm - 1:00pm | He whakakapinga o te rā tuarua | Wrap up day two | ||
1.15pm - 2.30pm | Minister's Lunch | ||
2.30pm | Kua mutu te hui | End of conference |
Taituarā members - inclusive
Non-members - $295 (inclusive of GST)
Our Beca Chief Executive Forum is designed exclusively for local government chief executives to explore the key shifts shaping our sector—including those driven by central government—and stay ahead of emerging trends.
Chief Executives will hear directly from those leading change, engage in rich discussions, and gain early insights into developments that could impact your organisation.
Just as importantly, this is a rare opportunity for chief executives to connect with their peers in a confidential, supportive setting—to share experiences, challenges, and ideas with others who truly understand the unique demands of the role.
The Forum will be followed by the Conference welcome function.
Taituarā members - inclusive
Non-members - $295 (inclusive of GST)
Our Leaders Forum, running concurrently with the Chief Executive Forum, is a dedicated professional development opportunity designed for local government leaders.
A programme has been crafted to support leaders to navigate key shifts shaping the local government sector and stay ahead of emerging trends.
You’ll gain valuable insights, share experiences, discuss challenges, and connect with your peers in a confidential and supportive setting.
This Forum will be followed by the Conference welcome function.
The Forum is suitable for current and emerging leaders, and those with leadership aspirations.
Kindly sponsored by Tompkins Wake.
Wednesday 3 September | 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Christchurch Town Hall Foyer
Thursday 4 September | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Limes Room, Christchurch Town Hall
Friday 5 September | 1:15pm - 2:30pm
Avon Room, Christchurch Town Hall