Programme
The theme for the 2025 workshop is FUTURE READY
Thursday 20th March
8.25am - 11.30 am — Auckland Ferry Terminal or Hobsonville Point
Fieldtrip – Hobsonville Site Visit walking tour (optional)
Join us for a walking tour of Hobsonville, New Zealand’s largest master-planned community development.
Please see the Social Outings page for more information.
12:00 pm - 1.00 pm — The Movenpick Hotel
Open for registrations
1.00 pm - 1.10 PM — The Movenpick Hotel
Official Welcome
Simon Bridges – CEO of Auckland Business Chamber
Simon Bridges is a former New Zealand politician who served as the Member of Parliament for Tauranga from 2008 to 2022. A member of the National Party, he held key ministerial roles, including Minister of Transport and Minister for Economic Development. In 2018, Bridges became the leader of the National Party and Leader of the Opposition. He retired from politics in 2022 and is currently the CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber.
1.10 pm - 1.20 PM — The Movenpick Hotel
Welcome
Kendall Reid– Convenor
1.20 pm - 1.30 PM — The Movenpick Hotel
Welcome to new members
Mike Stott – CSNZ Chairperson
1:30 pm - 2.00 PM — The Movenpick Hotel
LINZ Update
Anselm Haanen – Surveyor-General LINZ
2.00 pm - 3.00 PM — The Movenpick Hotel
Economy Update
Cameron Bagrie – managing director of Bagrie Economics
Cameron Bagrie is a prominent New Zealand economist known for his expertise in economic analysis and forecasting. He was the Chief Economist at ANZ Bank New Zealand for over a decade, where he gained a strong reputation for his insights on the New Zealand economy. After leaving ANZ in 2018, Bagrie founded Bagrie Economics, an independent consultancy providing economic advice and analysis to businesses, government, and investors. He is also a frequent commentator in the media on economic trends and policy issues.
3.00 PM - 3.30 pm — The Movenpick Hotel
Afternoon tea
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM — The Movenpick Hotel
Polictical Update
Speaker TBC
4.30 pm - 5.00pm — The Movenpick Hotel
Topics for discussion
Facilitated by Mike Stott, CSNZ Chairperson
5.00 PM - 5.30 pm — The Movenpick Hotel
Focus on sustainability
Michelle Blicavs – CEO Surveyors Australia
5.30 PM — The Movenpick Hotel
Housekeeping
Kendall Reid – Convenor
6.15 PM - 7.00 pm — The Good Luck Coconut
New Members & Yearling Group Networking (optional)
Invitation to attendees who have been a CSNZ member for 3 years or less.
Hosted by CSNZ.
Take the opportunity to network and collaborate in a casual setting over drinks.
07.00 PM - The Good Luck Coconut
Hawaiian Welcome Dinner (included in Earlybird or Full registration)
Come dressed in your best Hawaiian shirt. It’s a chance to unwind and connect after the day’s sessions.
Dinner is included for members who have purchased the Earlybird or Full Registration for the Auckland workshop.
One-day attendees and partners are invited to join for $120 per person (limited availability, first come, first served). Tickets can be purchased at time of registration.
For more details, please visit the Social Outings page.
Friday 21st March
9:00 AM - 11.00am — Movenpick Hotel
Leading a Successful Team
Hosted by Julia Shellcrass, Kiwiboss
Julia Shallcrass is an employment lawyer who specialises in presenting on employment law and HR innovation to help create better workplaces. Julia presents practical courses through HRNZ to help HR professionals and people managers comply with the law and improve team performance. She is an employment columnist for the NZ Herald.
This session covers:
- Motivating Staff for greater engagement
- Delegating and supervising tasks efficiently
- Giving constructive feedback with confidence
- Best oractices for managing underperformance
11.00 - 11:30 am — The Movenpick Hotel
Morning Tea
11.30 - 12.45 pm — The Movenpick Hotel
It’s About the People
In today’s fast-evolving surveying landscape, attracting and retaining the right talent is crucial. This session brings together a panel of industry leaders to share insights on the people side of surveying. Join us for three quickfire presentations.
- Mark Fisher from 84recruit will highlight emerging trends in the job market, including what’s motivating people to move between jobs.
- Richard Hemi from Otago University’s Survey School will provide insights into the next generation of suveyors – what they seek from employers and how to better teach and engage them.
- Paul Turner, on behalf of CSNZ, will share valuable mentoring guidance aimed at fostering growth within your team.
Following these presentations, the panel will be joined by Jamie Whyte from Woods, the 2024 CSNZ Employee Excellence Award Winner, for an interative discussion on attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent in the industry.
Bring your questions for an engaging and practical exploration of how to build and nurture your team for the future!
12.45 pm - 1.30 pm — BODA Restaurant, LEVEL 13, The Movenpick Hotel
Lunch
1.30 - 3.30 pm — The Movenpick Hotel
AI Prompting
Facilitated by Mark Laurence, 10 Past Tomorrow
Mark is the founder of Ten Part Tomorrow, a generative AI consultancy that brings a unique blend of AI-first business transformation processess and futurism frameworks, honed through three years of dedicated study with The Institue for the Future from Silicon Valley.
Mark’s philosophy toward generative AI is to embed a deep understanding and strategic application of generative AI in businesses. He guides companies to not only comprehend AI but to harness its power for operational effeciency, innovation, and growth.
This talk will strip away the hype, focusing on concrete examples of how AI is rewriting the rules of business structures and industry dynamics. Learn about AI’s role not as a distant future concept, but as a present-day technology that is reshaping strategies for business professionals who are ready to leverage AI in practical, impactful ways.
This session will be a blend of real-world applications, live demonstrations and forward-thinking stratefies.
Bring along your laptop with ChatGPT.
3.30 - 4:00 pm — The Movenpick Hotel
Afternoon Tea
4.00 - 4:30 pm — The Movenpick Hotel
AI Prompting Q&A session
Mark Laurence, 10 Past Tomorrow
4:30 - 5.30 pm — The Movenpick Hotel
Cyber Security
Lawyers sponsored by GSI
5.30 pm— The Movenpick Hotel
Housekeeping
Kendall Reid – Convenor
7.00 pm— MoVida, Level 2, 52 Tyler Street
Dinner at MoVida (optional)
Invitation to attendees and their partners – $120pp (limited numbers, booked on a first booked basis)
Continue networking in a relaxed enviroment and enjoy a menu celebrating Spanish food and culture.
Please see the Social Outings page for additional information
Saturday 22nd March
7:30 am - 9:30 am —The Movenpick Hotel, Conference Rooms
Breakfast with Anton Matthews (included in Earlybird or Full registration)
Breakfast is included for members who have purchased the Earlybird or Full Registration for the Auckland workshop.
One-day attendees and partners are invited to join for $45 per person (limited availability, first come, first served). Tickets can be purchased at time of registration.
7:30 – 8:20 am – Buffet breakfast
8:30 – 9:30 am – Key Note Speaker
Anton Matthews
As the founder and director of Hustle Group in Ōtautahi, Christchurch, Anton has established a resilient hospitality collective, which includes Joe’s Garage Wigram, Fush, and Tātou Tātou, reflecting his commitment to hard work, resilience, and a tenacious spirit. His dedication to Māori values shines through in every facet of his business, offering an inspiring blend of cultural heritage and modern success. Beyond hospitality, Anton leads Hustle Education, a programme focused on building cultural confidence across Aotearoa, empowering individuals and organisations to embrace Māori culture meaningfully. His work with Angitu Trust further illustrates his commitment to community, fostering opportunities for rangatahi and making te reo Māori accessible to all. Anton’s vision for a more inclusive Aotearoa highlights how the fusion of cultural values and drive can foster both personal and community strength, establishing him as a prominent voice in values-based leadership across New Zealand.
9:45 - 10.30 am — The Movenpick Hotel
Topics for discussion, continued from Thursday
Facilitated by Mike Stott, CSNZ Chairperson
10:30 am - 11:00 am — The Movenpick Hotel
Morning tea
11:00 am - 12:30 pm — The Movenpick Hotel
Into the Future: Tech, Innovation and Education
Facilitated by Ana Ivanovic-Tongue, academyEX
Ana Ivanovic-Tongue is Chief Delivery Officer at AcademyEX, NZ’e leading EdTech organisation, where she specialises in designing and delivering impactful learning solutions that bridge gaps between digital innovation and future-ready workforce development. With over 20 years of experience, Ana has partnered with government agencies and private organisations to drive cultures of continuous learning, leveraging AI and other innovative technologies to develop scalable educational programmes.
Her team have delivered programmes such as Digital Boost, funded by MBIE, which empowers New Zealand’s small businesses with essential digital skills, and Digital Passport, funded by MSD, and globally recognised at World Summit Awards for its role in upskilling those looking for sustainable work in digital skills, job-ready skills and AI fundamentals. Ana also collaborates with various industries, including public sector organisations and forward-thinking businesses, to create internal academies of learning. Her commitment to accessible, lifelong learning ensures that businesses and individuals are ready to tackle the challenges and opportunities brought by emerging technologies and global shifts.