This September, Tonkin + Taylor is supporting several key industry events, including the Climate Change & Business Conference, the New Zealand Wind Energy Summit, and the Water New Zealand Conference. These conferences provide valuable opportunities to connect with industry peers, exchange knowledge, and explore practical solutions to some of today’s most pressing environmental challenges.
Climate Change + Business Conference 9-10 September
The Climate Change & Business Conference is on from 9-10 September in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, and Tonkin + Taylor are one of the sponsors.
Hosted by the Environmental Defence Society, the Sustainable Business Council, and the Climate Leaders Coalition, this year’s conference theme is ‘Leading Climate Action’. This theme reflects the critical role of collaboration across sectors in advancing climate adaptation and mitigation challenges and ultimately cultivating environments where people and communities thrive.
Don’t miss Paddy Pringle, Principal Consultant – Climate Risk and Resilience, as he moderates a panel session on Monday 9 September at 1:55pm on Building Climate Resilience: Lessons from an Increasingly Extreme World.
Tonkin + Taylor Event Attendees:
- James Hughes, Technical Director – Climate + Resilience
- Paddy Pringle, Principal Consultant – Climate Risk + Resilience | Panel moderator
- Danielle Clarke, Senior Climate Risk + Adaptation Consultant
- Simon Harvey, Special Advisor – Sustainability Impact
- Kate Sheridan, Corporate Sustainability Lead
New Zealand Wind Energy Summit 10-12 September
The theme of this year’s New Zealand Wind Energy Summit, “Our Wind, Our Future,” reflects the growing importance of wind energy in Aotearoa’s journey toward a clean energy future. With one of the most abundant and consistent wind resources globally, New Zealand is in a unique position to make wind energy a cornerstone of its renewable energy landscape. This year’s event will explore the opportunities, challenges, and innovations shaping this vital sector.
Tonkin + Taylor is proud to sponsor the event and contribute to discussions on how wind energy can help meet the country’s energy needs sustainably. We look forward to learning from industry leaders and collaborating with others to support the continued growth and success of wind energy in New Zealand.
Tonkin + Taylor Event Attendees:
- Nick Peter | Opening welcome
- Jan Noering, Discipline Manager – Civil
- Regan King, Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Water New Zealand Conference 25-27 September
The Water New Zealand Conference & Expo will focus on key themes of innovation, technology, Te Mana o te Wai, resilience, and sustainability. This event provides a valuable platform for knowledge sharing (ako) and collaboration, bringing together industry professionals to address the shared challenges facing water management in Aotearoa.
Tonkin + Taylor is proud to sponsor this year’s event, supporting the ongoing efforts to create a water-wise world. We look forward to participating in discussions that aim to enhance resilience and ensure the sustainable management of one of our most vital resources.
Tonkin + Taylor Event Attendees:
- Heather Uwins-England, Principal Environmental Consultant | Presenter
- Britt Hill, Water Resources Engineer
- Eirlys Bond, Water Resources Consultant
- Ben Senior, Water Resources Engineer
- Glen McIntosh, Senior Asset Management Engineer
- Wioletta Gilfoyle, Principal Three Waters Consultant
- Simon Aiken, Discipline Manager – Water 2
- Lisa Dowson, Senior Water Resources Consultant
- Chris Shanks, Discipline Manager – Integrated Environmental Management
- Rob Van de Munckhof, Principal Environmental Engineer
- Tony Cussins, Advanced Specialist
- Te Miringa Panapa, Water Resources Engineer
Read more about Tonkin + Taylor’s projects in Water, Energy, and Climate + Hazard Resilience.
