An Interregional Event – Shaping Better Outcomes Through Shared Insight & Intelligence

Date and Time: Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 9am-12.30pm

Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland
University of Auckland
Symonds Street
Auckland 1010
Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington
Bunny Street
Pipitea
Ōtautahi / Christchurch
University of Canterbury
Ilam Campus
Christhchurch

On Tuesday 21st July, the Institute will host ‘Shaping Better Outcomes Through Shared Insight & Intelligence’, a half-day event delivered simulatneously at university campuses in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Speakers from across the motu will be brought together through a shared livestream, enabling them to present and engage in one connected discussion across all three locations

Speakers and attendees will explore how shared insight and intelligence can strengthen our understanding of complex, multifaceted issues within Aotearoa New Zealand. Presenters will examine how international developments shape domestic realities, reflect on lessons learned, and consider how different perspectives across the system contribute to clearer, more informed action.

Time Session Contributors Physical Location
9am – 9.10am Introduction & Karakia Robert McMillan
Te Whatu Ora
Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington
9.10am – 9.50am Presentation Boaz Fischer
Australian Institute of Insider Threats
Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington
9.50am – 10.30am Presentation Susann Wiedlitzka
University of Auckland
Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland
10.30am – 11.00am Morning tea All attendees All locations
11.00am – 11.40am Presentation Anna Leask
NZME
Ōtautahi / Christchurch
11.40am – 12.20pm Presentation TBC TBC
12.20pm – 12.30pm Closing remarks and karakia James Hurndell
NZIIP Chair
Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington
Session 1
9am-9.10am
Introduction & Karakia
Robert McMillan
Te Whatu Ora
Physical Location
Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington
Session 2
9.10am – 9.50am
Presentation
Boaz Fischer
Australian Institute of Insider Threats
Physical Location
Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington
Session 3
9.50am – 10.30am
Presentation
Susann Wiedlitzka
University of Auckland
Physical Location
Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland
Session 4
10.30am – 11.00am
Morning tea
All locations
Session 5
11.00am – 11.40am
Presentation
Anna Leask
NZME
Physical Location
Ōtautahi / Christchurch
Session 6
11.40am – 12.20pm
Presentation
TBC
Physical Location
TBC
Session 7
12.20pm – 12.30pm
Closing remarks and karakia
James Hurndell
NZIIP Chair
Physical Location
Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington

This event will provide an opportunity for open discussion and thoughtful connection between presenters, intelligence professionals and aspiring practitioners. It is available for in-person attendance only, and capacity is limited at each venue. Attendance at any of the venues is free of charge, however, we kindly ask that you register below so we can ensure sufficient catering at each location.

Priority will be given to NZIIP members (please log in before registering) and university students registering with their university email address. If you don’t fall into either category, then you are welcome to register and we’ll add your name to a waiting list. From 16th July, any remaining seats will be allocated to waitlisted registrations on a first come, first served basis.

Spots left in Auckland: 1

Spots left in Wellington: 7

Spots left in Christchurch: 23

Register to attend

To be guaranteed your place, please either log in if a member, or register with your university email address. All other registrations will be added to the reserve list.

NM Inter-Regional Event
To be guaranteed your place, please either log in if a member, or register with your university email address. All other registrations will be added to the reserve list.
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If you have any questions about this event, get in touch with us at zn.gro.piizn@stneve.