The Boffa Miskell’s Dunedin team led a local engagement network session on the theme of ‘Our Changing Future’. Rachael Eaton, Senior Principal, helped to organise the event in partnership with IAP2 Australasia and facilitated the session at the Otago Museum.

IAP2A has experienced a significant transformation over the last decade, embarking on complex, multi-year projects requiring sustained leadership and oversight. These initiatives are crucial to our mission and are driven and supported by the dedication of the IAP2A Board.

As a communications and engagement professional in spatial planning projects, your role as chief storyteller is crucial. It’s not just about presenting information; it involves working with technical experts to explain the challenges, opportunities, and trade-offs that need to be considered in the future. Communities now expect more input into the future of their spaces, making your role even more essential for project success.

IAP2 Australasia, the peak body for the community and stakeholder engagement sector, welcomes the release of the Community Engagement Review undertaken by Andrew Dyer, the Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner.

IAP2 Australasia New Zealand Symposium 2024 Early Bird Registrations Are Now Open! The IAP2 Australasia New Zealand Symposium unites engagement practitioners, community development practitioners, communications and marketing professionals and academics to explore the diverse and challenging topic of community and stakeholder engagement.

There is little doubt that sustainability is important to stakeholders and ESG claims are driving our engagement. The recent IPSOS Climate Change Report highlights renewable energy as the environmental issue Australians would like to see most action on, however confidence in the energy transition leading to positive outcomes appears to be waning.

Every business will need to demonstrate how they have taken all reasonable and proportionate steps to eliminate sexual harassment, sex-based harassment or victimisation in their workplace.

You are invited to join us for an inspiring and transformative experience where leaders from the public and private sectors converge to explore innovative strategies, share insights, and shape the future of community and stakeholder engagement.