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Building connections across New Zealand’s transport industry
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Auckland, Friday 23 October 2026
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Emerging Leaders Speed Networking
NZ Leaders’ Lunch featuring Dr Kevin Doherty |
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Transport Australia is bringing emerging and established leaders together in Auckland on Friday, 23 October 2026 for a day of new connections, shared insights and industry conversation.
Our Emerging Leaders Speed Networking event will help participants broaden their networks and exchange experiences with peers, while our NZ Leaders’ Lunch featuring Dr Kevin Doherty will offer CEOs and C-suite leaders an intimate setting for candid discussion of shared challenges and opportunities.
Together, these events reflect the value of connecting across organisations and career stages to strengthen the transport sector. Explore both opportunities below, and look out for details of our Auckland Annual Lunch later in the year.
Emerging Leaders Speed Networking
Start the day with an opportunity to meet peers from across the industry through a series of short, focused conversations. Designed to make introductions easy, this event will help emerging leaders broaden their networks, share experiences and build connections beyond their own organisations.
Explore the event and register
NZ Leaders’ Lunch featuring Dr Kevin Doherty
Our invitation-only Leaders’ Lunch will bring CEOs and C-suite leaders together with Dr Kevin Doherty for discussion under the Chatham House Rule. A flagship Transport Australia membership experience, these intimate gatherings provide space to explore shared challenges, exchange insights and strengthen relationships among industry decision-makers.
View details and express interest |
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Emerging Leaders Speed Networking Breakfast Auckland
7.15am-9.15am
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Auckland’s young transport professionals are invited to join senior industry leaders for a free networking breakfast on Friday 23 October.
Returning for its second year, this event offers the opportunity to gain career insights, build valuable industry connections and discuss the future of New Zealand’s transport sector.
The Emerging Leaders Program is proudly sponsored by CPB Contractors, this event is co-hosted with Ventia, you’ll connect with exceptional mentors and senior leaders from across the transport industry. Bring your questions, exchange perspectives and hear firsthand about the opportunities shaping the sector.
Thanks to the support of Ventia, attendance is free, providing access to a high-calibre networking and mentoring opportunity at no cost. |
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NZ Leaders’ Lunch featuring Dr Kevin Doherty
12pm-2.30pm
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Join the conversation shaping the future of infrastructure delivery in New Zealand
Transport Australia members are invited to submit an Expression of Interest to join us for an intimate Leaders Lunch with Dr. Kevin Doherty, Group General Manager Infrastructure Development and Delivery at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.
With places limited, we encourage members interested in attending to submit their EOI now for the opportunity to be part of this important industry conversation.
This event is proudly sponsored by Gamuda. |
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