We are thrilled to present to you an exciting line-up of speakers, sessions, and events. This conference aims to bring together experts, thought leaders, and enthusiasts from various fields to foster a vibrant exchange of ideas, explore emerging trends, and address key challenges in our ever-evolving world.
A fillable PDF booklet will be made available at a later date, and a few printed CPD booklets will be available at the conference.
Please note, that the programme is subject to change.
37th Annual ILANZ Conference Programme
Wednesday 7 May 2025 |
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4.00-6.00pm |
Registration desk open |
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5.00pm-7.00pm |
AJ Park Welcome Function including Sector Networking – Exhibition Area, Viaduct Events Centre |
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Day 1: Thursday 8 May 2025 |
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8.00am |
Registration desk open, tea and coffee from 8.30am. Bag storage available. |
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9.00am-9.30am 30 mins |
Mihi Whakatau |
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9.30am-9.50am 20 mins + 5 mins moving time |
Morning tea |
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9.55-10.20am 25 mins |
Welcome - Day 1, Michele A’Court, MC & Ben Jacobs, ILANZ President |
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Morning session - Dealing with Political Change / Te urutau ki ngā tōrangapū o te wā |
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10.20-10.50am 30 mins |
Session 1: Main room |
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10.50-11.55am 60 mins + 5 mins for intro/updates |
Session 2: Main room Keynote: Anne Tolley |
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11.55-1.00pm 60 mins + 5 mins for intro/updates |
Session 3: Main room Topic: Te ao Māori and Law Reform Keynote: Annette Sykes, Annette Sykes and Co |
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1.00-2.00pm 60 mins |
Lunch |
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Breakout sessions / Huihuinga whāiti |
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2.00-2.45pm 40 mins + 5 mins moving |
Session 4A: Main room Topic: AI Presenters: WIP |
Session 4B: Topic: Official Information Act Masterclass |
Session 4C: Topic: Zest: Climbing from Depression to Philosophy |
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2.45-3.30pm 40 mins + 5 mins moving |
Session 5A: Main Room |
Session 5B: Presenters: Lauren Nobbs, Microsoft
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Session 5C: Presenter: Louise Martin, Auckland Airport
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3.35-3.55pm 20 mins + 5 mins moving |
Afternoon Tea |
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Closing session |
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4.00-5.00pm 60 mins
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Session 6: Main Room Topic: Thriving Over the Long-term as an In-House Lawyer Presenter: Jane Davis, Flourish Institute – Sponsored by MAS |
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5.00-5.10pm 10 mins |
Day 1 Close – MC |
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6.30-9.30pm |
Social Function – La Zeppa |
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Day 2: Friday 9 May 2025 |
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8.00am |
Registration desk open |
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8.30am-8.45am |
Day 2 Open – MC |
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8.45-9.00am 15 mins |
Frazer Barton, New Zealand Law Society President |
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Morning session - Big Picture Thinking / Te Whāinga Whānui |
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9.00-10.00am 60 mins |
Session 7: Main room Presenter: Cameron Bagrie, Bagrie Economics - Sponsored by Russell McVeagh |
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10.00-11.00m 60 mins |
Session 8: Main room: Topic: Influence and Drive Sustainable Decision Making (working title) Presenter: Dr Rod Carr, The Climate Trust |
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11.00-11.15am 15 mins + 5 mins moving |
Morning Tea |
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Supporting our people / Te tautoko i a tātou |
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11.15-12.00pm 45 mins inc Q & A |
Session 9: Main room |
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12.00-12.45pm 45 mins |
Session 10: Main room Topic: Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace Panellists: Jane Davis, Emmett Geoghegan + 1 |
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12.45-1.45pm 55 mins + 5 mins moving |
Lunch & ILANZ AGM |
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Breakout sessions / Huihuinga whāiti |
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1.45-2.30pm 40 mins + 5 mins moving |
Session 11A: Main room |
Session 11B: |
Session 11C: Presenter: Health NZ Legal |
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2.30-3.15pm 40 mins + 5 mins moving |
Session 12A: Main room Presenters: Johnny Fowler, Northpower & Nick Frith, MinterEllisonRuddWatts |
Session 12B: Presenter: Sarah Alderson |
Session 12C: |
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3.15-3.35pm 15 mins + 5 mins moving |
Afternoon tea |
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Closing session |
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3.35-4.35pm 60 mins |
Session 13: Main Room Topic: WIP Presenter: WIP |
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4.35-4.50pm |
Prize Giving, Closing Remarks and Poroaki |
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6.45pm-late |
Meredith Connell Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony at The Viaduct Events Centre |
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