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Combined field trips

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Stream 2
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Overview

He Ara Kotahi sponsored by WSP|Opus meet at WSP|Opus stand 2. Manawatu Gorge tour: meet at the wooden directional sign in foyer


Speaker

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Jeff Baker
Palmerston North City Council

Manawatu Gorge Tour field trip

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Biography

Jeff has worked as a Senior Planner with the Palmerston North City Council. He trained as a planner at Massey University and began his career at Whangarei District Council. He later worked in local government in England for 5 years before returning to Palmerston North in 2006. Jeff is passionate about community engagement and loves working with others to deliver projects - particularly if they get people active and most of all out there having fun.
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Mr Brent Barrett
Councillor
Palmerston North City Council

Manawatu Gorge Tour field trip

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Biography

Councillor Brent Barrett enjoys riding a bike and walking for everyday transport needs. Elected to PNCC in 2016, Brent holds the Active & Public Transport portfolio.
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Mr Nick Aiken
NZ Sector Leader: Environment and Local Government
WSP|Opus

He Ara Kotahi sponsored by WSP|Opus (cycle leader)

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Biography

An urban planner and urban designer, Nick has developed a love for designing walkway and cycleway infrastructure over the past decade. Based in sunny Hawkes Bay, Nick now works with an array of landscape architects and transport specialists across the country to design and deliver walking and cycling infrastructure underpinned by urban design and CPTED principles. Nick is currently the national market and technical lead for all WSP Opus' planning and environment disciplines, and the market lead for all of the company's services to Local Government.
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Mr Peter Kortegast
Snr Transportation Engineer
WSP|Opus

He Ara Kotahi sponsored by WSP|Opus (Bus leader)

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Biography

Peter Kortegast, Transportation and Safety Engineer, is a national leading Cycle and Walking Safety Engineer, based in Nelson and has a broad range of experience scoping, designing and implementing urban cycling and walking projects. He will bring current up to date knowledge, innovation, excellence innovation and strong road safety analytical skills. Peter has 10 years of local government experience. He is confident presenter and will be both entertaining and present a power point free address in an innovative way.
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