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Programme
Details subject to change
| Programme - Monday 21 March 2005 |
| 8:30 - 11:00am |
Registration
Networking time.
Note: The Board of EDANZ and the Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs will be holding their own meetings during this time. |
| 11:00 - 12:30pm |
Official Opening
Plenary 1
| Speaker: | - Hon Jim Anderton MP - Minister for Economic, Industry & Regional Development
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| 12:30 - 2:00pm |
Lunch, Hawke's Bay Showcase, networking time |
| 2:00 - 3:00pm |
Plenary 2
| Speaker: | - Martin Briggs - CEO East Midlands Regional Development Agency, England
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| 3:00 - 3:45pm |
Afternoon tea |
| 3:45 - 5:30pm |
Plenary 3
| Speakers: | - Peter Hubscher - Chairman, Montana Wines
- Davey Hughes - Managing Director, Swazi Apparel
- Thomas Furness 111 - International Director, HIT Lab NZ & HIT Lab US
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| 5:30pm |
Recognition of recipients of AUT Graduate Diploma in Economic Development |
| 5:45 - 7:00pm |
Welcome Cocktail Party |
| 7:00pm onwards |
Optional dinner in West Quay - booking essential. Please see registration details for further information
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| Programme - Tuesday 22 March |
| 7:30 - 8:30am |
Registration |
| 8:30 - 10:00am |
Workshop Stream 1 - FUTURE
These workshops will run concurrently.
Think Regional, Act Global
Making the most of the Government's Trade Agreements
| Contributors: |
- Chris Butler - Executive Director, Asia New Zealand Foundation
- Derek Leask - Deputy Secretary, External Economic & Trade Policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade
- Jack Stephens - Group General Manager, Business & Regional Capability, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
- Donald Stewart - Managing Director & CEO, Skellerup Industries
- [Key points]
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Skills & Talents - 1
Raising capability, capacity and average income in your region
| Contributors: |
- Peter Conway - New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
- Neil Martin - Ministry of Social Development
- Alan Tuck - General Manager, Higgins Transport
- Richard Whatman - Manager, Skills Development Team, Department of Labour
- [Key points]
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Regional Futures
Shaping sustainable regional development
| Contributor: |
- Dr Bob Frame - Sustainable Business & Government Group, Landcare Research
- [Key points]
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Regional Innovation
Accessing cutting edge research & development
| Contributors: |
- John Gibson - Investment Manager, Technology NZ, Foundation for Research Science & Technology
- Chris Kirk - Deputy Vice Chancellor, Lincoln University
- Tony Smale - Manager, Marlborough Development Trust
- [Key points]
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Regional Advantage
How New Zealand enterprises convert a region's distinctive qualities to international advantage.
| Contributors: |
- Colin Campbell-Hunt - Professor of Management, Otago University
- Steve Canny - Strategic Projects & Enterprise Manager, Venture Southland
- James Saruchera - ICT Projects Leader, Electronics South, Canterbury Development Corporation
- [Key points]
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Bringing home the Bacon
Enhancing investment in your region
| Contributors: |
- John Crawford - Director Australia, Investment New Zealand
- Carsten Schousboe - Policy Analyst, Ministry of Economic Development
- Barry Wilson & Graeme Putt - Partners, Wilson Putt Holdings Ltd
- [Key points]
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| 10:00 - 10:30am |
Morning Tea |
| 10:30 - 11.50am |
Workshop Stream 2 - POTENTIAL
These workshops will run concurrently.
NZ Inc at Aichi
Regions reaping the benefits
| Contributors: |
- Elizabeth Gollan - Project Manager Aichi Leveraging Fund - New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
- George Hickton - Chief Executive, Tourism New Zealand
- Steve La Hood - Director, Story! Inc
- Peter Tennent - Mayor of New Plymouth
- [Key points]
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Skills & Talents 2
Partnering to meet the skills need
| Contributors: |
- Chris Collins - Chief Executive, Eastern Institute of Technology
- Carmen Gray - General Manager, MaintainNZ (National Centre for Engineering Excellence)
- Bruce Robertson - Chief Executive, Hospitality Association of New Zealand
- Mike Smith - General Manager, Regional Operations, Ministry of Social Development
- [Key points]
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Taking Stock
Appreciating untapped regional physical resources
| Contributors: |
- David Wratt - Centre Leader, National Climate Centre, National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research
- Chris Torrie - Chief Executive, Tairawhiti Land Trust
- Meto Leach - Leader of Maori Research, Crop & Food Research
- [Key points]
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Eat, drink and prosper
Successful food & wine partnerships
| Contributors: |
- Lauraine Jacobs - Food Editor, Cuisine Magazine
- Wendy Macdonald - Manager, Food Hawke's Bay
- Jason Smith - Chief Executive, Kaipara Regional Development Agency
- Kelvin Speirs - General Manager, Go Wairarapa
- [Key points]
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Growing Export Potential
Helping businesses succeed as exporters
| Contributors: |
- Chris Bain - Marketing Manager, Port of Napier
- William Wattie - Trade Commissioner, Brazil, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
- [Key points]
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"Not like it was in my day!"
Engaging with and retaining the youth of your region
| Contributors: |
- Leo Koziol - District Planner, Wairoa District Council
- Mary Logue - Future Leaders Programme, Excelerator
- Ben Richmond - Finalist, ENZT Young Enterprise Scheme Awards 2004
- Mark Wilson - National Director, Young Enterprise, Enterprise New Zealand Trust
- [Key points]
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| 11.50 - 12:00pm |
Stretch, snack & regroup |
12:00 - 1:00pm
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Workshop Stream 3 - CHOICES
These workshops will run concurrently.
Making a splash
Quality, design & added value
| Contributors: |
- Simon Coley - Acting Director, "Better by Design", New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
- Alan Cooper - Director, Vectek Marine
- Steve La Hood - Director, Story! Inc
- David Trubridge - David Trubridge Ltd www.davidtrubridge.com
- [Key points]
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Skills & Talents 3
Primarily Primary
| Contributors: |
- Alan Hampton - Chief Executive, Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
- Malcolm Macpherson - Mayor of Central Otago
- Lindsay Scott - East Coast Commissioner, Work & Income New Zealand
- Jerf van Beek - Labour Utilisation Pipfruit, Mr Applenz Ltd
- Richard Whatman - Manager, Skills Development Team, Department of Labour
- [Key points]
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Capturing the diversity
Migrants' skills & expertise
| Contributors: |
- Judi Altinkaya - National Co-ordinator, Migrant Resource Services, Immigration Service, Department of Labour
- Alison Hudgell - Project Manager, Auckland Regional Settlement Strategy
- Ron Massey - Economic Development Manager, Napier City Council
- [Key points]
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Reaching back for the future
Arts & heritage in regional development
| Contributors: |
- Glenys Coughlan - Chair of National Services Te Paerangi Advisory Group (& Chief Executive, N. B. Public Relations)
- Kiri Goulter - Project Manager, Enterprise Northland
- Roger Mulvay - Chief Executive, Hawke's Bay Cultural Trust
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Make your voice heard
How business can engage with local government and contribute to the community outcomes
| Contributors: |
- Peter McKinlay - Executive Director, McKinlay Douglas Ltd
- Peter Tennent - Mayor of New Plymouth
- Ross Stanway - Chief Executive, Priority One, Tauranga
- [Key points]
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We're in this together
How local firms collaborate to build international advantage for themselves and the region
| Contributors: |
- Sylvie Chetty, Professor of Marketing, Massey University
- Janyne Harman - Marketing Manager, Otago Pinot Cluster
- Bruce Robertson - General Manager, Wood Hawke's Bay
- [Key points]
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Education, training or work?
What are you doing for young people in your region?
Best practice models from Mayors' Task Force for Jobs and Economic Development Association of New Zealand (EDANZ)
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| 1:00 - 2:30pm |
Lunch |
| 2:30 - 3:40pm |
Plenary 4
| Speakers: |
- Mary Logue - Future Leaders Programme, Excelerator
- Ngahiwi Tomoana - Chairman, Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated
- Hon Parekura Horomia - Minister of Maori Affairs
- Emma Eastwood - Policy Manager, Te Puni Kokiri
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| 3:40 - 4:15pm |
Afternoon tea |
| 4:15 - 5:30pm |
Plenary 5
| Speakers: |
- Murray Cleverley - Chair, Economic Development Association - introducing:
- Rt Hon Helen Clark - Prime Minister
- Thanks: Hon Rick Barker - Minister for Small Business
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| 7:00 pm |
Conference Dinner
Church Road
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| Programme - Wednesday 23 March |
| 8:30 - 9:00am |
Tea/coffee |
| 9:00 - 10:00am |
Plenary 6
| Speakers: | - Geoff Dangerfield, Chief Executive, Ministry of Economic Development
- Tim Gibson - Chief Executive, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
- Hon Steve Maharey - Minister for Social Development and Employment
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| 10:00 - 10:30am |
Morning tea |
| 10:30 - 12:00pm |
Plenary 7
| Speaker: | - Margaret Evans - writer, researcher & former Mayor of Hamilton
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| Panel: | - Philippa Barriball - Mayor of Thames-Coromandel
- Gary Cameron - Chairman, Chatham Islands Enterprise Trust
- Dianne Hale - Deputy Mayor or North Shore City
- Malcolm Macpherson - Mayor of Central Otago District
- Robyn Reid - Chair, Nelson Regional Economic Development Agency
- Dale Williams - Mayor of Otorohanga
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| 12:00 - 12:30pm |
Plenary 8
| Speaker: |
- Hon Jim Anderton MP - Minister for Economic, Industry & Regional Development
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| 12:30 - 1:30pm |
Lunch |
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