Election 2026 Transport Priorities Panel
“So, you want to be the Minister…”
As New Zealand heads towards the 2026 General Election, transport policy is set to be a major issue for businesses, communities and the wider economy.
CILT NZ, the New Zealand Automobile Association (AA) and Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand invite you to hear directly from political representatives at the Election 2026 Transport Priorities Panel.
The panel will explore the transport priorities each party is taking into the election, alongside the key challenges and opportunities facing New Zealand’s transport system.
Expect discussion across transport, logistics and infrastructure, with the opportunity to hear how each party is thinking about the future of the sector — and to put questions directly to the panel.
Confirmed panellists
- Hon Chris Bishop MP — National Party
- Cameron Luxton MP — ACT Party
- Tangi Utikere MP — Labour Party
- Andy Foster — New Zealand First
- Hon Julie Anne Genter MP — Green Party
- Ben Wylie-van Eerd — The Opportunities Party
Event details
10:30am — Networking morning tea
11:00am – 12:30pm — Transport Priorities Panel and audience Q&A
Registration
Attendance is complimentary, but registration is essential due to venue capacity.
Register by Monday, 28 September 2026:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/2AjxcsFSnE
Please include any dietary or accessibility requirements when registering.
The event will be recorded and made available afterwards.
Join us for an important pre-election discussion and hear first-hand how the parties are approaching the transport, logistics and infrastructure issues that matter to New Zealand.