Greg graduated from Victoria University in 1992 with a BA in Theatre and Film. During 1993 Greg trained as a Primary School Teacher and in 1994 graduated with a Diploma in Secondary teaching from Christchurch College of Education. Greg has taught in secondary schools in New Zealand and England. Much of Greg’s working life has been as an entertainer with over 30 years experience in improvisation and stand-up comedy in New Zealand and overseas. At the same time he has managed to appear on radio, television and film. In the past 10 years Greg switched from the performing arts to advertising as his “day job”, working as a creative director and copywriter. Greg looks forward to MC'ing the conference for the 13th year.

Mark Gregory is the current TG national chair. His day job is Principal Transport Planner for the Canterbury Regional Council, as he works to further progress into the PT Futures programme.

In 2022, Paul was awarded life membership of Trafinz, the local authority Traffic Institute, after serving on its executive committee for 20 years. In 2025, at the 77th AGM, he was elected President of Trafinz, reflecting his longstanding dedication and leadership within the sector.

Erica Walker, Technical Director, Integrated Transport and Mobility Erica is a Transport Planner with 18 years of international experience. She held high-profile public-sector roles in London, including Chief of Staff for the Deputy Mayor on the city’s transport response to Covid-19, and worked with the Greater London Authority on major projects such as the Cycle Superhighway network and Safer Junctions programmes, Bakerloo Line Extension and devolution of London’s Suburban Railways. Erica understands the opportunities to integrate transport and urban development, having been involved in regeneration opportunities associated with Crossrail and High Speed 2. Since joining Aurecon, Erica has worked extensively with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and local government in Tauranga, Hamilton and Wellington on their long-term transport strategies and planning for growth.

Tobie is an experienced infrastructure project manager (PMP)® and professional transport planner with 26 years in the built environment, specialising in the planning, development, and delivery of projects. He brings a structured, outcomes focused approach to guiding projects from early concept through to implementation.

A lawyer by profession, Andrew was previously a union leader, Member of Parliament, and senior Cabinet Minister. The Mayor is focussed on making Wellington more affordable, vibrant, inclusive, and a place where everyone can get ahead. He lives in Island Bay with his wife Leigh, and their border terrier Harry. The couple have an adult son.

Chris Bishop is the Minister of Housing, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, Minister of Transport, Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation, Associate Minister of Finance, Leader of the House and he is the MP for Hutt South. Chris was born and raised in Lower Hutt where he lives with his wife and two children. He has a first-class Honours degree in Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Victoria University of Wellington, and was the 2006 Young Wellingtonian of the Year. Before serving as an MP, Chris worked as a researcher for the National Party in Opposition and was later an advisor to Ministers in the John Key-led Government. Chris was the National Party Campaign Chair for the 2023 General Election.

Peter brings over 44 years of policing experience across a broad range of roles and responsibilities. The last 15 years have primarily been spent in senior leadership roles at a national level, focusing on delivery of internal and cross-sector initiatives to reduce deaths and injuries on the roads.

A paediatrician and public health physician by training, Shanthi holds honorary professorial appointments at The University of Auckland, Monash University and University College London. Alongside clinical roles at Middlemore and Kidz First Hospitals, Shanthi is engaged in local and international research collaborations focusing on injury prevention, trauma outcomes, disability, and accessible transport. She has a keen interest in practices and policies supporting meaningful social participation of disabled people, children and older communities. She has served on WHO Expert Advisory Groups in Violence & Injury Prevention, Adolescent Health, and the WHO-UNICEF-Lance Commission ‘A Future for the World’s Children’.