MC, entertainer, Mad Hatter, Ali G impersonator... costumed, dancing, bouncing about the place... yes, that guy is back. Andie is one of the founding members of The Court Jesters, the improvisation and corporate entertainment arm of the Court Theatre. He was also a member of The Outwits, who were labelled “the best MC’s in NZ” more than once. He has been a professional entertainer for over 25 years, as well as being an accomplished copywriter, brand strategist, voice over artist and smarty pants. Happiest wearing a false moustache and adopting a ridiculous accent, he has created bespoke characters for Coca Cola, Air New Zealand, Vero, Apple, Vodafone, Yellow and Uno Loco.

Rohan O’Neill-Stevens is a politician, activist, resource management commissioner, and campaigner. First elected to Nelson City Council in 2019, as its youngest ever councillor, they were appointed Deputy Mayor in 2022. Rohan is involved in a range of local and national organisations, with a focus on climate action, urban development, safe and sustainable transport, arts and creativity, indigenous self-determination, and youth development. They’ve worked extensively in bringing regional challenges into national discussions, and encouraging an intersectional, intergenerational approach to decision-making. Since 2023 Rohan has served as the President of Trafinz, and is passionate about increasing membership, advocacy, and engagement, ensuring Trafinz remains a trusted voice for transport issues.

Dean is the Auckland Transport CEO, appointed in April 2023. Prior to this he has held a range of executive roles including Tuhura Partners – an advisory business to infrastructure owners and government, Chief Operating Officer for Auckland Council, and prior to that Managing Director for AECOM NZ. Alongside these executive roles he has held a number of leadership and governance roles including independent board member for the NZ Upgrade Programme, independent chair of the Eastern Busway Alliance, independent chair of the Western Bay of Plenty Transport System Programme, independent chair for Auckland Council’s response to the Americas Cup 36th defense, President of Engineering NZ, former board member of Infrastructure NZ and the trustee for the Parenting Place charity.