Explore our upcoming May Events
Stormwater2025 – 13 – 15 May
Ka ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora ngā tāngata — if the water is healthy, the land is healthy, the people are healthy. This guiding principle sits at the heart of Stormwater 2025.
Join us in Rotorua for Stormwater 2025, where 25 years of progress and passion for stormwater management will be celebrated. With a focus on Kaupapa Māori, nature-based solutions, and the future of stormwater, this year’s conference offers a chance to connect, collaborate, and explore new approaches to some of our most pressing water challenges. Tonkin + Taylor will be presenting, learning, and engaging in conversations that support more resilient, sustainable communities.
Day One Presenters
- Robert Kelly – Flood Relief or Flood Resilience – A Suburban Case-Study.
- Selene Conn + Liza Karble – Nature Based Solutions – An Interdisciplinary Approach and Lessons Learnt with Bidara Pathirage from Woods.
Day Two Presentations + Workshops
- Mark Pennington – Fix the Flooding – What Does That Mean?
- Josh Hodson – Workshop, Unlocking Growth: Overcoming Stormwater Barriers to Intensification
Day Three Site Visit
- Morey Street + Linton Park Stormwater Detention Dams – Tonkin + Taylor and Rotorua Lakes Council
View the Stormwater Program Here
Coffs – Waste 2025 Conference 13 – 15 May
Waste is one of the defining environmental challenges of our time – from rising volumes and resource scarcity to the need for more effective recovery, reuse and circular systems. At this May Event, Coffs Harbour Waste Conference offers a vital platform for addressing these issues, bringing together the people and ideas driving change across the sector.
Tonkin + Taylor is looking forward to being part of these important conversations – listening, learning and contributing where we can to support smarter, more sustainable approaches to waste management and reduction.
Day One Presentation
- Kimberley Hope – Challenges in circular economy planning: Lessons from Aotearoa
Āpōpō Congress – 14 -16 May
Infrastructure shapes the way we live, connect, and thrive — and at this year’s Āpōpō Congress in Ōtautahi Christchurch, we’re joining a diverse community of professionals to explore what it truly means to deliver infrastructure value.
At this May Event, we are celebrating as named finalists for the Āpōpō Award’s for our contribution to Project Reclaim alongside Waitaki District Council, iwi, local communities, WM New Zealand, Fulton Hogan, Morrison Low and GHC Consulting.
From planners to policy experts, data analysts to engineers, the Congress brings together all those who work with infrastructure assets to tackle the challenges and opportunities ahead. Tonkin + Taylor is looking forward to contributing to the kōrero, sharing insights, and learning from others as we collectively seek to build infrastructure that reflects purpose, place, and long-term wellbeing.
Carbon and Energy Professionals New Zealand Conference – 27 – 28 May
As the impacts of climate change become increasingly visible and the pressure to reduce emissions intensifies, the Carbon and Energy Professionals NZ Conference stands out as a key event for those driving meaningful change.
With 2030 and 2050 targets fast approaching, Tonkin + Taylor is looking forward to connecting with peers, sharing insights, and exploring practical solutions that support a low-carbon, climate-resilient future. This conference brings together the people, ideas, and innovation needed to turn ambition into action—across industries, supply chains, and communities.
Day One Workshop
- Marta Karlik-Neale – Deep Conversations About Scope 3 – Materiality, Reduction Strategies, Engagement
Join this interactive workshop to explore the complexities of scope 3 GHG emissions, with relevant case studies. Speakers Emma Elbaum, Cheilo Manalo, Marta Karlik-Neale and Kevin Manalo will facilitate group discussions to answer strategic questions on scope 3 emissions, with all attendees having the opportunity to participate in each discussion.
Day Two Workshop
- James Hughes – Managing Climate Risk: A Practical Workshop for Businesses and Asset Owners
Businesses and asset owners face increasing challenges in managing climate risk. This workshop will equip participants with the knowledge and tools to assess, plan for, and respond to both physical and transition climate risks. Facilitated by James Hughes and Gui Berringer this workshop will explore key frameworks for climate risk assessment, including scenario analysis with hands on activities and practical insights into effective climate risk management.
