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Conference Programme

To view each of the sessions in detail, click on the specific titles below.  Each presenter has their 'Presentation overview' - featuring photo, bio, presentation title and overview listed.

Sunday, November 10, 2019


Monday, November 11, 2019


Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Session 1
Session 2
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Tuesday arrival tea & coffee
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Plenary: Charlton, Ameratunga, Mackie, Genter
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Tuesday morning break
Tuesday morning
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
1: Safe 2: Engaging with the community
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Tuesday lunch break
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM SASTA AGM
A number of choices in the following session: either 3: Get Smart or 1 of 3 field trip options (see some of Hamilton's gems as well as some diamonds in the rough).
Tuesday afternoon
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
3: Get Smart with John Kinghorn
The field trip commences at 2:30pm, allowing you enough time to return to your accommodation to relax before the conference dinner.
4: CBD to Western Rail Trail with Sean Christian
Via the Western Rail Trail. Stop in for ice-cream at The Verandah. This active trip concludes at 4pm, allowing you enough time to return to your accommodation to relax before the conference dinner.
5: Claudelands to CBD Te Awa River Path with Mihi Bennett-Smith
With Hamilton’s mostly flat typography it is easy to get out and enjoy the many walkways and shared pathways it has to offer. Learn about the rich history of Kirikirioa.This active trip concludes at 4pm, allowing you enough time to return to your accommodation to relax before the conference dinner.
6: Upgrades and future plans with Robyn Denton
To show case some of the great work Hamilton City Council have done and give you an insight of what’s to come in the future. This trip concludes at 4:00pm, allowing you enough time to return to your accommodation to relax before the conference dinner.
6:00 PM - 11:30 PM Awards Dinner
Zealong Tea Estate featuring: Trafinz Achievement awards and Cedric Rogers Memorial award
Session 1
Session 2
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Tuesday arrival tea & coffee
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Plenary: Charlton, Ameratunga, Mackie, Genter
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Tuesday morning break
Tuesday morning
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
1: Safe 2: Engaging with the community
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Tuesday lunch break
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM SASTA AGM
A number of choices in the following session: either 3: Get Smart or 1 of 3 field trip options (see some of Hamilton's gems as well as some diamonds in the rough).
Tuesday afternoon
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
3: Get Smart with John Kinghorn
The field trip commences at 2:30pm, allowing you enough time to return to your accommodation to relax before the conference dinner.
4: CBD to Western Rail Trail with Sean Christian
Via the Western Rail Trail. Stop in for ice-cream at The Verandah. This active trip concludes at 4pm, allowing you enough time to return to your accommodation to relax before the conference dinner.
5: Claudelands to CBD Te Awa River Path with Mihi Bennett-Smith
With Hamilton’s mostly flat typography it is easy to get out and enjoy the many walkways and shared pathways it has to offer. Learn about the rich history of Kirikirioa.This active trip concludes at 4pm, allowing you enough time to return to your accommodation to relax before the conference dinner.
6: Upgrades and future plans with Robyn Denton
To show case some of the great work Hamilton City Council have done and give you an insight of what’s to come in the future. This trip concludes at 4:00pm, allowing you enough time to return to your accommodation to relax before the conference dinner.
6:00 PM - 11:30 PM Awards Dinner
Zealong Tea Estate featuring: Trafinz Achievement awards and Cedric Rogers Memorial award

Session 1
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Tuesday arrival tea & coffee
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Plenary: Charlton, Ameratunga, Mackie, Genter
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Tuesday morning break
Tuesday morning
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
1: Safe
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Tuesday lunch break
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM SASTA AGM
A number of choices in the following session: either 3: Get Smart or 1 of 3 field trip options (see some of Hamilton's gems as well as some diamonds in the rough).
Tuesday afternoon
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
3: Get Smart with John Kinghorn
The field trip commences at 2:30pm, allowing you enough time to return to your accommodation to relax before the conference dinner.
6:00 PM - 11:30 PM Awards Dinner
Zealong Tea Estate featuring: Trafinz Achievement awards and Cedric Rogers Memorial award

Session 2
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Tuesday arrival tea & coffee
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Plenary: Charlton, Ameratunga, Mackie, Genter
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Tuesday morning break
Tuesday morning
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2: Engaging with the community
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Tuesday lunch break
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM SASTA AGM
A number of choices in the following session: either 3: Get Smart or 1 of 3 field trip options (see some of Hamilton's gems as well as some diamonds in the rough).
Tuesday afternoon
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
4: CBD to Western Rail Trail with Sean Christian
Via the Western Rail Trail. Stop in for ice-cream at The Verandah. This active trip concludes at 4pm, allowing you enough time to return to your accommodation to relax before the conference dinner.
5: Claudelands to CBD Te Awa River Path with Mihi Bennett-Smith
With Hamilton’s mostly flat typography it is easy to get out and enjoy the many walkways and shared pathways it has to offer. Learn about the rich history of Kirikirioa.This active trip concludes at 4pm, allowing you enough time to return to your accommodation to relax before the conference dinner.
6: Upgrades and future plans with Robyn Denton
To show case some of the great work Hamilton City Council have done and give you an insight of what’s to come in the future. This trip concludes at 4:00pm, allowing you enough time to return to your accommodation to relax before the conference dinner.
6:00 PM - 11:30 PM Awards Dinner
Zealong Tea Estate featuring: Trafinz Achievement awards and Cedric Rogers Memorial award


Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Session 1
Session 2
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Wednesday arrival tea & coffee
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Plenary: Duncan, Walker
10:15 AM - 10:40 AM Wednesday morning break
Wednesday morning
10:40 AM - 12:05 PM
7: Making it accessible 8: Placemaking
12:05 PM - 1:00 PM Wednesday lunch break
1:00 PM - 2:45 PM Plenary: Currie, Gray, Linton, Nelson, Clark, Amey
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM Wednesday afternoon break
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Q&A Panel: Bringing it all together "I want it all and I want it now!"
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM Conference closing and Poroporoaki
4:00 PM - 4:00 PM
End of conference
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
4pm Departure Bus to Hamilton Airport
Session 1
Session 2
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Wednesday arrival tea & coffee
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Plenary: Duncan, Walker
10:15 AM - 10:40 AM Wednesday morning break
Wednesday morning
10:40 AM - 12:05 PM
7: Making it accessible 8: Placemaking
12:05 PM - 1:00 PM Wednesday lunch break
1:00 PM - 2:45 PM Plenary: Currie, Gray, Linton, Nelson, Clark, Amey
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM Wednesday afternoon break
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Q&A Panel: Bringing it all together "I want it all and I want it now!"
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM Conference closing and Poroporoaki
4:00 PM - 4:00 PM
End of conference
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
4pm Departure Bus to Hamilton Airport

Session 1
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Wednesday arrival tea & coffee
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Plenary: Duncan, Walker
10:15 AM - 10:40 AM Wednesday morning break
Wednesday morning
10:40 AM - 12:05 PM
7: Making it accessible
12:05 PM - 1:00 PM Wednesday lunch break
1:00 PM - 2:45 PM Plenary: Currie, Gray, Linton, Nelson, Clark, Amey
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM Wednesday afternoon break
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Q&A Panel: Bringing it all together "I want it all and I want it now!"
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM Conference closing and Poroporoaki
4:00 PM - 4:00 PM
End of conference
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
4pm Departure Bus to Hamilton Airport

Session 2
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Wednesday arrival tea & coffee
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Plenary: Duncan, Walker
10:15 AM - 10:40 AM Wednesday morning break
Wednesday morning
10:40 AM - 12:05 PM
8: Placemaking
12:05 PM - 1:00 PM Wednesday lunch break
1:00 PM - 2:45 PM Plenary: Currie, Gray, Linton, Nelson, Clark, Amey
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM Wednesday afternoon break
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Q&A Panel: Bringing it all together "I want it all and I want it now!"
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM Conference closing and Poroporoaki
4:00 PM - 4:00 PM
End of conference
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
4pm Departure Bus to Hamilton Airport


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