The UDINZ approach is to run a year long programme of events, rather than an annual conference. We believe this makes access to insights and networking more accessible to all - a “Conference of many parts” so to speak. You choose what you engage with. We’re pleased to say too that once you’re a member, the vast majority of that content is available free of further charge.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please note most of our events are free to the staff of UDINZ member organisations (all in the interests of building our cross sectoral community). There are also a limited number of tickets available to buy for those who are not yet members - either prospective members, those we’re already talking to and who are wanting a “try before they buy" option, or members of the public. Costs apply to the latter two groups.
UDINZ Innovation in Housing Webinar: Being water smart with Watersmart
Tuesday 16 September
12.00pm - 1.00pm
Online via zoom
Free for UDINZ Members
$80 for Non-members
There was considerable interest during the recent UDINZ Development Pipeline events in the range of technologies that the series sponsor Watersmart had available to deal with too much or too little water.
We’ve invited the Roger Adlam at Watersmart to redeliver their presentation online as part of our “Innovation in housing: thinking that’s outside the box” series.
UDINZ - Whakatipu Taone Gala Dinner
Thursday 9 October
5.30pm onwards
SOHO Hotel, Auckland
Mark your diaries now for an exciting new Urban Development Institute of New Zealand UDINZ Gala Dinner event: "Whakatipu Taone: Growing Cities with Mana Whenua”.
It’s a celebration of Urban Development empowered by Iwi Māori Partnerships to be held the evening of 9 October 2025.
The dinner celebrates the fusion of urban development with the cultural, environmental, and spiritual perspectives of Māori iwi and hapū and the leaders walking this path.
It will highlight, through:
(i) a Panel discussion between sector leaders; and
(ii) an inspiring keynote dinner speaker,
the ingredients for successful partnerships between Iwi and urban developers - partnerships creating outcomes that are also attractive to those wishing to invest for purpose.
It will showcase future visions where cities honour Te Ao Māori, promote sustainability and create spaces that reflect our unique I dentity and aspirations.
Register now and join other progressive individuals and organisations in:
➡️Celebrating partnerships that honour mana whenua and intrinsically NZ values of inclusiveness in shaping urban spaces; and
➡️ Improving your understanding of how urban development can be sustainable, culturally responsive, community-driven AND attractive to international purpose driven investment
This event is for developers, urban designers, policymakers, consultants and supply chain as well as central and local government and iwi leaders wishing to explore the potential to collaborate for future urban landscapes that reflect and honour Aotearoa's bicultural heritage.
Announcements on our Panel, our exciting Dinner Keynote Speaker and the sponsors supporting this new event will follow.
UDINZ L&D Offering:
UDINZ Subscription Service.
Subscribe HERE
Did you miss one of our Webinars?
🚀 Unlock relevant learning & development content for yourself or your team through our new UDINZ Subscription Service #SubUrbDev.
Gain access to pre-recorded on-demand webinars with industry experts, thought leaders, and innovators on topics of interest to the sector, to watch at your leisure.
Discounted access for individuals working for UDINZ Member organisations.
“Watch party” option for use in a group training session context (saves you all the effort of having to organise a speaker)
Subscription options:
UDINZ Member;
> Individual that is an employee of a UDINZ Member* - $20.00 per person (7 days access only)
> "Watch Party" for a UDINZ Member* - $200.00 for “broadcast” at your group training session (available for your designated scheduled date)
Non-member;
> Non-member Individual - $100.00 per person (7 days access only)
> Non member "Watch Party" - $500.00 for “broadcast” at your group training session (available for your designated scheduled date)
*Employer details/membership number do need to be provided and email addresses provided must align.
Please note that for UDINZ Members (who are already supporting the organisations efforts – though annual membership fees) access is provided at a discounted fee level that seeks only to cover our administrative and licensing costs. Other subscription options look to recoup a fee for the time our staff put into curating relevant issues, advertising and delivering events and in the case of the watch party the administrative support required for liaising with you and your technical support team around enabling access for a specific date and time.
For any queries please email info@udinz.nz. Payment must be provided via this portal before content links will be provided.
UDINZ L&D Offering:
Water NZ Digital Badges
UDINZ has done a deal with Water NZ, so confirmed UDINZ members can access Water NZ Digital Badges at a 15% discount on market rates. If you’re interested in registering for any of the Water NZ Digital Badges you can register your interest here:
Water New Zealand Digital Badges (office.com)
Please note : You register and then Water NZ will confirm with us that the person registering is employed by a UDINZ member.
In return we’ll be making our Decipering Development course available to their members at our member rates. A win win for both organisations!
UDINZ L&D Offering:
NZGBC's Green Star Rating
We are seeking Expressions of Interest on our newest UDINZ Learning & Development Offering. A course to be delivered for us by NZGBC on their Green Star Rating.
Let us know at the link below if you and/or your organisation would be interested in attending this course and where in the country you are located (or would be willing to travel to). Date and time will be confirmed once the course minimum is achieved.
This course will help participants better understand Green Star, build your knowledge on managing risk from the tendering stage through construction, and managing documentation for compliance. It will explore the delivery-centric credits often managed by those on the tools and also take a deep dive into sourcing and tracking sustainable and responsible materials, as well as specific credits including Exposure to Toxins.
You will learn how construction materials must be vetted for compliance against VOC and formaldehyde content, and the benefit of materials with higher consideration to environmental sustainability.
The course will also look at onsite practices including managing waste and compliant construction practices.
You'll take away hints and tips from past projects and how to ensure the best assessment outcomes. With increasing interest from the finance sector in supporting green, sustainable building projects, this could also help with your cost of finance!
This is a great way to add a competitive advantage to your bids and tenders.
Presenters include:
Ben Cannon, Sustainability Manager
Clare Gallagher, National Sustainability Manager
Joe Quad, Manager - Buildings and Communities
Click HERE to Express your Interest.
UDINZ L&D OFFERING:
Deciphering Development for Professionals Course
Contact us to discuss delivery of this course (it will be delivered periodically as a public course based on interest but is also available privately)
Register your interest for future course date please fill out the form at the link and we will be in touch: https://forms.gle/BpRCDSJ2QjSg8iad8
Objective:
Add value to professionals current expertise.
Educate those in consulting and contracting an appreciation for the development process with a view to improving relationships and understanding each other’s perspective in delivering world class residential property development projects.
Create improvement, consistency and collaboration in property development.
Audience:
This is a professional development course for those working in the architecture, engineering, construction and real estate sectors, and who wish to understand how property developer clients think and act. Held as an interactive workshop, attendees will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of property development and how successful projects are created and delivered by property developers.
Facilitated by:
The course is facilitated by Andrew Crosby with other guest speakers included from time to time.
We have secured a potential host for this course in the coming monthl and will confirm the course is proceeding once we have sufficient registered attendees.
UDIA NSW Delegation to Singapore
We are delighted to announce that we have secured access by members of Urban Development Institute of New Zealand UDINZ to a Study Tour to Singapore in May of this year being run by our counterparts at UDIA NSW.
A copy of the draft program is accessible via the link below.
If any of our members are interested in pursuing a place on that study tour please do let us know so we can first verify your membership and then facilitate an introduction to the relevant contact within UDIA NSW.
