Success for Boffa Miskell as the NZPI Conference opens

The New Zealand Planning Institute Conference opened in Kirikiriroa Hamilton as hundreds of planners from across Aotearoa came together and celebrated the best in planning at the Welcome Event and the 2024 NZPI Awards and Scholarships Ceremony.

Dave Moule spoke on behalf of Boffa Miskell, sponsor of the Lance Leikis Emerging Planners Award, which recognises a significant contribution to the planning profession by a Graduate planner.

This year the recipient is Kiri Crossland. Kiri is an Intermediate Planner at Hamilton City Council and is an active NZPI member, serving as both the current Branch Chair and National Emerging Planners Representative.

The Rodney Davies Project Award recognises innovative and creative excellence in the undertaking and completion of a project involving a physical work or development.

The 2024 Award was presented to Planz Consultants, Christchurch City Council, Boffa Miskell for Te Ara Ihutai – Coastal Pathway.

This project involved the transformation of a pathway into a vibrant esplanade, attracting everyone from runners and cyclists to kayakers and birdwatchers. It is anticipated to draw over a million users annually, including tourists, becoming a symbol of resilience, community spirit, and ecological awareness. Linking Christchurch’s south-eastern suburbs, it underscores the pathway's vital role in enhancing community connectivity and environmental appreciation.