Time

Details

Speakers

7.00am

Conference registration open

8.30am

Welcome and Introduction - Mihi Whakatau

Local iwi

8.45am

Welcome and Introduction

Paula Penfold

9.00am – 9.50am

Opening Key Note Speaker – Future generations

Founder/Managing Director | Animation Research Ltd

Profoundly inspiring, deeply thought provoking, refreshingly ​authentic – prepare to be informed, educated and inspired by this ​humble, accomplished and multi awarded innovator. Ian ​challenges the status quo of our societies and addresses ​important social issues relating to our educational system and its ​impact on our people. The switched on, creative, solutions ​focused, ‘Don’t see why not!’ thinking of this innovator will stay with ​you forever.

Sir Ian Taylor

9.50am –10.35am

Navigating Heights – State of the Sector Scaffolding, ​Access and Rigging Industries

(Short presentation followed by panel session hosted by Paula)

Ankit Sharma – CEO, Master ​Builders

Paul Cunningham – Managing ​Director, Cunningham Construction

Steven Zinsli - CEO, Health Now

TBC

10.35am – 11.15am

Blessing of the kai

Trade show viewing/morning tea

11.15am

Culture, Technology and Competency – Shaping the ​Future of Fall Prevention through AI

Scott Barber – CEO, WAHA

11.40am – 12.25pm

Training Presentation

The new Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills, Hon. Penny ​Simmonds, will provide a keynote address canvassing what ​progress she’s made in her portfolio since the election last year, ​and the coalition’s direction for the future. We will also hear from ​CEO of Waihanga Ara Rau on their role moving forward. They will ​then be joined on stage by several expert panelists for discussions, ​followed by opening to the floor for Q&A. 

Hon. Penny Simmonds, Minister for ​Tertiary Education and Skills

Philip Aldrige – CEO, Waihanga Ara ​Rau

Tina Wieczorek – CEO, Scaffolding ​Access and Rigging NZ

TBC

12.30pm –

1.00pm

PRACTICAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS

These breakout sessions will allow you to choose helpful topics ​held across the day which are tailored to Scaffolding, Access and ​Rigging

• TBC
  
• Navigating contracts and employment law
  
• Sustainability through procurement
  
• Making better purchasing decisions though a clear ​understanding of fall protection mechanics.
  

1.00pm – 1.45pm

Trade show viewing lunch

Sponsored by Waihanga Ara Rau

1.45pm – 2.15pm

SARNZ Annual Overview – A comprehensive update

Tina Wieczorek, SARNZ CEO

2.15pm – 3.00pm

Technical Panel

WorkSafe – With a renewed strategy and the Ministers review on ​the Health and Safety Act, Rob Pope, WorkSafe NZ Head of ​Inspectorate will provide insight on the future works of WorkSafe ​and industry partnership

Rob will then be joined on stage by several expert panelists for ​discussions, followed by opening to the floor for Q&A. 

Rob Pope, WorkSafe NZ - Head of ​Inspectorate

3.00pm – 3.20pm

Trade Show viewing - Afternoon Tea

3:30pm – 4.10pm

CURRENT ECONOMICS

Cameron Bagrie heads Bagrie Economics, a top research ​consultancy. Known for his direct approach, he's a go-to media ​expert on economic issues.

Previously, Cameron was ANZ’s Chief Economist for 11.5 years, ​leading the top-ranked economic analysis team. He continues to ​address critical economic topics at Bagrie Economics, covering ​everything from inflation to global trends.

**Previous Experience:**

Cameron has over 20 years in NZ economics, including 18 years at ​ANZ and the National Bank, and 3.5 years at the NZ Treasury. He ​excels at making complex economics accessible.

Cameron Bagrie

4.10pm

International panel

NASC Ceo, Clive Dickins will present on the UK market and ​digitisation project NASC have rolled out to members, followed by ​a presentation from Wayne Connolly, Vice President of NASC and ​MD of Connolly Scaffolding. Wayne shares with us how Scaffolding ​and Access presents opportunity in the UK.

Clive Dickins - NASC CEO

Wayne Connolly – Connolly ​Scaffolding

4.50pm – 5.00pm

Close of Day 1

Paula Penfold

6.30pm

Happy hour and Awards Dinner

Time

Details

Speakers

9:15am

Day 2 open

Paula Penfold

9.20am

PRACTICAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS

These breakout sessions will allow you to choose helpful topics held across the ​day which are tailored to Scaffolding, Access and Rigging

• TBC
  
• Navigating contracts and employment law
  
• Sustainability through procurement
  
• Making better purchasing decisions though a clear understanding of fall ​protection mechanics.
  

10.00am – 11.00am

Building and Construction Minister

The new Minister of Building and Construction, Associate Minister of Immigration ​and Associate Minister for Defence, Hon. Chris Penk will provide a keynote address ​canvassing what progress he’s made in his portfolio since the election last year, ​and the coalition’s direction for the future. He will then be joined on stage by ​several expert panelists for discussions, followed by opening to the floor for Q&A. 

Hon. Chris Penk

11.00am – 11.45am

Closing keynote

TBC

Afternoon activities - Off Road NZ

(These two activities are included in your conference ticket. We have a discount code available for any additional ​activities over the weekend or for family).

Raceline Karting – Get on the fast track to excitement!

Experience the buzz and adrenaline of Kart Racing in the drivers seat!

Test your courage as and driving ability like never before when you race on the 1.2km outdoor race circuit! ​Feel the anticipation as you suit up, pull on your helmet and prepare to go racing in Raceline Karting’s ​390cc state o the art European Karts. Experience the exhilaration as your kart reaches speeds close to ​100km/hour on the 150 metre straight.

Tyres squeal and G-forces pull as you take on the hairpin corners, flowing curves and long straights that ​reward concentration and skill… while around you, other competitors contend for you position. Let’s race!!

4WD Bush Safari – Journey into the unknown!

The ultimate 4WD adventure. Rugged and remote. The trail ahead disappears into thick native NZ Forest. ​Prepare for a journey that is full of unknowns.

Buckle in behind the wheel of one of our 4WDs. Your professional guide, up ahead, gives you instructions ​while your heart is racing with anticipation. The terrain is like nothing you’ve encountered before and the ​challenges come thick and fast.

Unbelievably steep climbs and descents. Tight, twisting bends. Deep, muddy water holes. The 4WD rocks ​and pitches. Foliage brushes past. You come to a bridge of poles over a creek – how can you possibly get ​across that!? And suddenly the luge, a 6 metre-high controlled slide down a near vertical 80-degree slope. ​Adrenaline pumping, you try not to look down, Follow instructions and take a leap of faith!