Hon Christopher Bishop

24 Sep 2025

The executive dialogue brought together senior business leaders for a focused discussion on New Zealand’s economic outlook, infrastructure development and Trans-Tasman opportunities. The conversation examined the factors influencing New Zealand’s ability to attract and retain talent, compete for global capital and strengthen its position in international markets.

Key themes included NZ–Australia talent flows, infrastructure investment and delivery certainty, with discussion around financing models and the importance of a clear project pipeline across housing, transport and infrastructure. Leaders also explored opportunities to deepen Australia–New Zealand economic alignment, including labour mobility, capital markets and digital systems.

The discussion provided a valuable forum for business leaders to exchange perspectives on investment, economic growth, infrastructure delivery and the policy settings required to support New Zealand’s long-term competitiveness and resilience.

The Venue
Dentons, Level 4/40 Bowen Street, Pipitea Wellington

Event Speakers

Hon Christopher Bishop
Minister of Housing, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for RMA Reform, Minister of Transport, Associate Minister for Sports and Recreation, Associate Minister of Finance, Leader of the House and MP for Hutt South

Event Partners

ACCIONA Australia & New Zealand

ACCIONA is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy solutions. In Australia and New Zealand, ACCIONA has evolved from a rich history of local companies, companies built on family values, who have delivered complex, sustainable, and iconic projects. With a business that spans the entire value chain, from design and construction through to operation and maintenance we combine our deep local knowledge with global experience to deliver a broad portfolio of sustainable infrastructure solutions, now and into the future, that are enhancing people’s lives.

Dentons

Dentons is a leading full-service law firm in New Zealand and part of one of the world’s largest global law firms. With offices in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch, Dentons brings together more than 150 legal professionals and 50 support team members across New Zealand, supported by a global network spanning more than 80 countries and 160 locations. The firm advises businesses, government organisations and other institutions across a broad range of areas including corporate and commercial law, employment, technology, privacy and cybersecurity, regulatory matters, financial markets, infrastructure and public law. Its Wellington team includes specialists working closely with government and public sector organisations on complex regulatory, technology and organisational issues. Dentons combines international capability with local market knowledge, helping clients navigate legal, commercial and regulatory challenges while identifying practical solutions to support their strategic objectives