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Transport Australia NZ Annual Lunch | Auckland
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Friday, 27 November 2026
12:00pm to 3:00pm (NZDT)
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Park Hyatt Auckland | Harbour Room
99 Halsey Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand |
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Join us for the New Zealand Annual Lunch
New Zealand and Australia share priorities across integrated networks, freight, ports, rail, roads, resilience, and technology.
Our Annual Lunches bring government and industry together to strengthen relationships, share insight and advance the conversations needed to solve complex transport challenges.
Join us in New Zealand as we connect leaders from across the transport ecosystem and look ahead to the priorities shaping the future of transport across both countries.
Please note that the event date has changed from 26 November to 27 November. If you have already registered, you should have received communication regarding this update.
This event is open for partnership. Please contact rebecca.baker@transportaustralia.org.au for further information |
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Our Speaker |
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Sara Lindsay: Group General Manager Commercial and Corporate, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
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Sara is an experienced public sector leader with a background spanning finance, commercial services, procurement and broader corporate functions. In her role at NZTA, she leads the investment, finance, procurement, legal, governance, risk, organisational performance, business support and enterprise portfolio management functions.
Before joining NZTA, Sara was Chief Financial Officer at Wellington City Council. She previously held a range of senior leadership roles at Auckland Council, including Executive Officer, Head of Financial Transformation, Head of Financial Transactions and General Manager Procurement. Sara also worked for Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment as General Manager of Commercial Services. |
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Andrew Clark: Group General Manager, Asset & Operations, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
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Andrew Clark is the Group General Manager, Asset & Operations at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, where he leads the asset ownership function of New Zealand’s state highway network. He is responsible for driving performance across asset management, maintenance, and operational delivery, with a focus on safety, resilience, and value for money.
Since joining Waka Kotahi in 2023 as National Manager, Maintenance & Operations, Andrew has led large-scale system and commercial reforms to improve consistency and outcomes across a multi-billion dollar programme. His work includes leading the transition to the Integrated Delivery Model and overseeing the retendering of 14 maintenance contracts while maintaining network performance.
Andrew brings over 20 years’ experience in asset management and operations from the telecommunications sector, with a track record in leading complex, asset-intensive environments. He is known for pragmatic, outcomes-focused leadership and works closely with government, industry partners, and regional teams to strengthen system performance and optimise network outcomes for New Zealand. |
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Emerging Leaders Speed Networking | 2026 Auckland
Friday, 23 October 2026
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Are you a young professional wanting to connect with a senior industry mentor?
Transport Australia’s Emerging Leaders Program is hosting a speed networking breakfast series in Auckland to help young professionals connect with industry leaders.
Sponsored by CPB Contractors, the session gives you direct access to volunteer mentors from TA’s Fellowship Alumni Network. It’s a chance to ask questions, discuss the latest industry issues, and build relationships that last beyond the breakfast. |
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Transport Australia NZ Leaders Lunch | Dr. Kevin Doherty
Friday, 23 October 2026
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Join us as we host Dr. Kevin Doherty, Group General Manager Infrastructure Development and Delivery from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi at our next Auckland Transport Australia Leaders’ lunch. These lunches are complimentary for Transport Australia members to attend and are an opportunity for an open discussion with senior industry leaders.
Registration is no guarantee of a place and we will advise in due course if your expression of interest is successful. |
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