New Zealand Symposium 2024 Call for Abstracts are Open
From 5 December 2023, we will be accepting abstract submissions for the IAP2 Australasia New Zealand Symposium to be held in Ōtautahi Christchurch, 21-22 March 2024.
IAP2 Australasia Advocacy Initiatives: November Update
ADVOCACY: Be clear what engagement is and see engagement as a strategic opportunity
We have been busy bringing our Advocacy Strategy to life and it has become apparent that there is a real need, and therefore a real opportunity to be clear on what engagement is.
How Jemena is Fostering Cultural Connection while Developing the Energy System of the Future
The Jemena Gas Networks 2050 and Price Reset projects, were key when planning for how the energy transition will occur and what the future role of gas will be. Covering 2025 – 2030, the Price Reset project culminates with Jemena submitting a plan to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) for the five-year period. It involves collaboration and consultation with stakeholders, customers and key voices in the community.
IAP2 Australasia 2023 Conference Wrap-Up and Resources
And just like that, the annual IAP2 Australasia Conference is wrapped up for 2023! What a fantastic three days full of insights, sharing, discussion and networking. There were so many great takeaways from the event, and we can’t wait to do it all again next year.
Te Whau Pathway: Engaging Through Change
Even through the unprecedented disruption of the past few years, the principles of good engagement have stayed the same. Ultimately, it’s about taking your community on a journey by understanding them and their unique context. In the Te Whau project, Auckland Council and Beca had the opportunity to put these principles into action while evolving our methods to fit a Covid context.
The 2023 IAP2A Core Values Awards Winners have been Announced
The winners of the 2023 IAP2 Australasia Core Values Awards have been announced.A big thank you to all of this year’s award entrants, we had some very outstanding entries.
Can Community Influence Political Decision-Making in a Climate of Falling Public Trust?
Second in the IAP2 Australasia thought leadership series, outlines challenges and recommendations for engagement in public decision-making.
How can we explore community influence in decision-making when outcomes are unreliable and community has little trust in them?
From New Challenges Collaboration Grows
As the Western Australian State Government’s central development agency, DevelopmentWA operate across Western Australia with a diverse portfolio of industrial, commercial and residential projects and with this have a complex portfolio of community engagement requirements.