New Zealand's major metropolitan
institutes of technology
METRO ITP SYMPOSIUM
Turning Innovation
into Opportunity
5 JULY - 6 JULY
SPONSORS
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting this symposium
BACKGROUND
In 2009, the six major metropolitan Institutes of Technology and
Polytechnics (ITPs) banded together to form the Metro Group. Their
aim is to further their collective vision for collaboration between
industry and education providers. They believe that the application
of responsive research to business and community needs, and
collaboration with government agencies and the private sector will
increase the productivity of business, and help New Zealand grow a
strong and sustainable commercial innovation sector.
Together through the Metro Group we will invest in ideas, in people, in
our communities, and in New Zealand’s economic future.
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the 2016 Metro ITP Symposium
The ITPs have a strong track record of working with small and medium
sized industry to develop their ideas. Our staff are industry experts
who possess industry-relevant skills and expertise. This ensures that
we are specifically equipped to support industry in realising their
innovation goals. Therefore the ITP sector is well positioned to be a
principle provider of industry-responsive capability to support business
growth and productivity.
Our theme this year is “turning innovation into opportunities”. It
provides the platform to identify the role of the ITPs in the delivery
of industry-relevant research and development and, to lay the
groundwork for a strategy to open up and support better industry
access to this valuable resource.
The programme of presentations and discussion is structured around
the “innovation cycle” with dynamic speakers from businesses leading
innovation, innovation leaders, the regional economic agencies, the
government, funding bodies, technology incubators and the ITP sector.
We look forward to lively participation by all those to whom innovation
matters. We will be looking to pick up on recommendations and
ideas emerging from this symposium to establish the ITP sector as a
cornerstone participant in growing New Zealand’s economy by enabling
industry innovation.
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SCHEDULE
Tuesday 5th July
9:00 am
Welcome and Opening Address
Welcome – Chris Gosling - CEO – WelTec and Whitireia
Opening Address – Chris Bishop – Member of Parliament
9.25 am
Opening session – Setting the Scene
Chair – Dr. Jacquie Harper, Research and
Enterprise Manager – WelTec
Keynote speaker
Innovation and Entrepreneurship for New Zealanders – Tui Te
Hau, GM, Mahuki ( Innovation Hub) – Te Papa Tongarewa
“Everyday Kiwis doing world changing things…” – Andy
Blackburn, Director – NZ Innovation Council
The Innovation Cycle: Global view of the future of innovation
and New Zealand’s inroads – Kirk Hope, CEO – Business NZ
10.45 am
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Morning tea
11.10 am
Innovation in Technology for Vocational Training and
Education (Emphasis on R&D phase)
Chair – Mark Johnston, Director Business Development, WelTec
Maximizing the impact of research beyond the academic
community – Lesley Brook – Research & Project Assistant –
Otago Polytechnic
Research projects and Innovations in Medical Technology –
Dr. Michael Harrison – Academic Anaesthetist, University of Otago
Doing things differently to achieve business success –
Fee McLeod – GM, Mindlab by Unitec
Innovation for Hospitality training – Stephen Ellwood – Cookery
Lecturer, Otago Polytechnic
12.20 pm
Lunch
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SCHEDULE
Tuesday 5th July
1.15 pm
What do businesses want from the ITPs?
Chair – Alistair Regan, Director Research and Enterprise – Otago
Polytechnic
How R and D is translated into commercial opportunity – Susie
Paterson - Marketing Manager, Dux Industries
Chris Teeling – Global Head of Strategy, Xero
Anthony Muir – Weathertight Specialist, Ridvan Garden
Developments Limited
Working with iwi businesses – Irene Karaema–Royal – Research
Partner Rangahau Maori – Unitec
Martin Simpson – GM – Fraser Engineering
3.00 pm
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Afternoon Tea
3.30 pm
Metros innovating for business
Chair – Tim Wilson – Director, EntepriseMIT and DirectorStrategy – Manukau Institute of Technology
Apps development for banking – Peter Johnston – Digital
Practice Leader – IBM New Zealand (introduced by Unitec)
“I’ve got an idea but…… How we joined forces with a DHB to
create an innovation book in a week”
Peter Harris – Innovation Facilitator – Otago Polytechnic
Health Innovations: Working with the aged care sector of
Thailand – Lotta Bryant – Social Innovation Manager – Wintec
Building a Secure Internet of Things – Alisdair McKenzie –
Owner/ Principal Consultant – IS Assurance Services
5.00 pm
Networking Function - Exhibits with drinks and canapes.
Keynote speaker: New Models of innovation – Mariana Van
der Walt, Research and Development Director; Centre Director,
Centre of Transdisciplinary Research and Innovation, Wintec
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NETWORKING FUNCTION 2016
WHEN AND WHERE?
Tuesday 5 July 2016, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Level 3, WelTec School of Hospitality
Lower Cuba Street
Wellington
FUNCTION SPEAKER
Mariana van der Walt: Research and
Development Director/Centre Director,
Transdisciplinary Research and Innovation,
Waikato Institute of Technology “New
Models of Innovation”
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with researchers, businesses, industry and government
representatives. View range of exhibits and displays from the Metro ITPs, industry, and our
sponsors. Drink and canapes prepared by the School of Hospitality will be provided.
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SCHEDULE
Wednesday 6th July
9:00 am
Growing industry through Startups and SMEs
Chair – Associate Professor Clarke Raymond, Head,
Centre for Business, Research and Enterprise – Waiariki Bay
of Plenty Polytechnic
The Techshop model – Kim Kelly – GM,
Strategic Services – Hutt City Council
Number 8.1 Wire? How we can develop successful physical
products in a tech world? – Tom Rabone – Manager –
1st Assembly
The Misprint Co. and the Circular Economy
Priscilla Loong – Co-Founder – Misprint Co. Ltd
Tech start-ups have a problem and we need to talk about it –
Ernest Cunningham – Lead Developer – Icy Ltd
10.30 am
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Morning tea
10.45 am
Thinking Innovation and influencing policy for ITPs
Chairs – Associate Professor Marcus Williams, Dean, Research
and Enterprise, Unitec; and Dr. Jacquie Harper – WelTec
David Jones – General Manager, Business Growth &
Innovation– WREDA
David Wilson – Chair – Economic Development Agencies
of NZ (EDANZ)
The Role of ITPs in the Innovation System – Simon Rae –
Manager – MBIE
New models of tertiary education: A system reluctant to
innovate? – Professor Sally Davenport – Commissioner –
Productivity Commission
Panel session – Thinking innovation, and providing practical,
engaged, real world solutions and influencing policy –
Regional Economic Development Agencies and Government,
Productivity Commission, MBIE, Industry Training Federation
(Josh Williams, CEO), Callaghan Innovation (Robert Holt)––
Translates into 2 major actions for Metros
12.30 pm
Lunch
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SCHEDULE
Wednesday 6th July
1.15 pm
Big data – Trends and Directions: What’s in it for the ITPS?
Chair – Dr. Reza Moosa, IT Lecturer – WelTec
Data– where and what is available out there?
Evelyn Wareham, GM, Customer Support & Development –
Statistics NZ / Data Futures Forum
Data mining and setting strategic directions
Gary Blumgart, Head of BI – Theta
Working with Google and IBM in big data and how this turns
innovation into solutions Gert Hattingh, Research Team Leader
– Wintec
2.40 pm
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Afternoon Tea
3.00 pm
End of the Cycle between R and D and – Commercialization
– Is it a slippery road?
Chair – Dr Chris Kroger, Research Manager, Deputy GM
Research, GNS Science; Chair – ARMS NZ Chapter
Crowdfunding and the opportunities for New Zealand –
Lasith Weeraratne – Managing Director – AlphaCrowd New
Zealand
The role of Callaghan Innovation in the Innovation cycle –
Robert Holt – Senior Research Scientist, and Paul Mather –
Acting Engineering Technology Transfer Manager
– Callaghan Innovation
Navigating the funding waters
Dr Bram Smith – GM – KiwiNet
Keynote Speaker
A real commercialization story
Collier Isaacs - CEO – FarmIQ Systems Ltd.
Closing remarks
Dr. Jacquie Harper – WelTec
5.00 pm
Close
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SPEAKERS
Andy Blackburn – NZ Innovation Council
Andy is a Director and Co-founder of the New Zealand Innovation Council. The NZ
Innovation Council has the vision and purpose of helping New Zealand companies
and organisations connect, innovate and grow. It provides a web hub of connection
services and personal introductions linking innovators to each other and to their next
step in growth through innovation. Andy leads the national innovation programmes,
New Zealand Innovation Awards and the Innovation Heroes series which are a
national stage to celebrate and inspire New Zealand Innovation in the social, research
and commercial sectors, recognising innovation across a wide breadth of twenty
industries and business disciplines.
Andy’s holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Waikato University which has inspired
him to dedicate his career to championing New Zealand innovation after first building
a successful start-up company and also launching an innovation coaching company
Ideas Accelerator. Andy has spoken publicly on Innovation throughout NZ, Australia
and Singapore over the last 12 years.
andy@innovationcouncil.org.nz
Gary Blumgart – Theta
Gary joined Theta in 2008 to head up Theta BI. He has over 25 years of experience
in the technology industry, the last 15 of which have been dedicated to BI and
data warehouse strategy, governance, architecture and design. Gary is a certified
professional, having recently completed a master certificate in business intelligence
from Villanova University.
Gary has broad experience across all mainstream data warehouse and BI
technologies, keeps up to date with emerging trends, and is a regular keynote
speaker at local ICT seminars. He has a solid background in programme and project
management, and experience across many industry sectors including healthcare,
insurance, telecommunications, government, utilities, finance, and manufacturing.
He has extensive experience in working with organisations to deliver their BI strategy,
more recently for KiwiRail, Craigs Investment Partners, Unitec, Fisher Paykel Finance
and nib Australia and NZ.
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gary.blumgart@theta.co.nz
Lesley Brook – Otago Polytechnic
Lesley Brook is a Research and Project Assistant in the Research and Enterprise
directorate of Otago Polytechnic. After a background in law she joined the
polytechnic to help increase community engagement and maximise the translation of
research results to deliver benefits to industry and other community organisations.
She has developed a model for assessing the community impact of academic
research.
lesley.brook@op.ac.nz
Lotta Bryant – Wintec
I have the privilege of working on all sorts of research and innovation projects where
the outcome focus is for “good of the community” be it large or small. Our work
includes integrating technology to create frugal solutions. We have a particular focus
on the area of youth development, elderly care and revitalising rural communities.
Our projects are spread through NZ, Asia Pacific and Europe.
lotta.bryant@wintec.ac.nz
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Ernest Cunningham – Icy Ltd
Ernest is a Project Manager and Lead Developer at Icy IT Ltd. He has more than 20
years experience in the IT industry and is a recent graduate at WelTec (Bachelor
of Information Technology, Software Engineering Major). Ernest is interested in
developing socially responsible technology that provides tangible benefits to our
communities. He has worked in both the public and private sector on a diverse
range of products and systems from museum collection management to corporate
enterprise resource planning systems.
ernest@icy.nz
Prof Sally Davenport – Productivity Commission
Sally Davenport is Professor of Management at Victoria Business School where
she teaches innovation and entrepreneurship. She has an extensive research and
evaluation background, focusing on commercialisation, innovation and productivity.
Until 2012 Sally was leading a research project; ‘Building Our Productivity:
Understanding Sustainable Collective Productivity in New Zealand Firms’, which was
centred on understanding firm-level processes in the food and beverage sector and
biotechnology sector. She is also a member of the Institute of Directors and a Fellow
of the International Society for Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM). Sally’s
experience brings strong linkages between science, technology, innovation and the
business sector.
sally.davenport@productivity.govt.nz
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Stephen Ellwood – Otago Polytechnic
Steve started as a lecturer at the Otago Polytechnic in 2006. He has an extensive
background in hospitality spanning over twenty years in the industry. Steves main
focus had been on the Hotel market and the management of industrial kitchens. His
role now involves delivery on the Bachelor of Culinary Arts degree program, including
facilitating edTech within his department. He enjoys sharing his experiences in
catering with students at all levels.
stephen.ellwood@op.ac.nz
Peter Harris – Otago Polytechnic
Peter Harris, Innovation Facilitator at Otago Polytechnic has a background in
education, start-up business and economic development. His current role draws on
all these experiences to uncover and support innovation within Otago Polytechnic.
Prior to this he managed the Economic Development Agency for Dunedin and he
maintains his interest in this area by helping organise Start-up Weekend Dunedin,
and facilitating Co-Starters (a course for people considering launching a business).
Innovation projects and trends he is excited about include refining the OP idea
management platform, micro-credentials, boosting digital skills of staff and using
sprints to solve customer service challenges. He manages an innovation fund for
Otago Polytechnic, and is an advisor on the Otago Callaghan Participatory Science
funding group.
peter.harris@op.ac.nz
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Dr. Michael Harrison – University of Otago
Michael Harrison trained in medicine in the UK and specialised in anaesthesia.
He spent ten years there as a specialist in anaesthesia and intensive care, and in
academia, before moving to New Zealand in 1987. In Auckland he worked as an
anaesthetic specialist at Auckland Hospital and continued research in collaboration
with Auckland University and with the Institute of Biomedical Technologies (IBTec),
AUT. The last five years he has been in Wellington (CCDHB and the University of
Otago) and has been collaborating on a project with WelTec. His main interest is the
enhancement of intra-operative diagnosis using computational methods; the endproduct of 20 years’ investigation has been the development of software that is now
undergoing beta-testing in NZ operating theatres.
michael.harrison@otago.ac.nz
Gert Hattingh – Wintec
Gert leads the team that manages the design and implementation of our work.
From the design of sensors, the networks that link them, the deployments for trials
and pilots and the data that needs to be visualised, Gert manages all the technical
aspects of a project. Before working at Wintec, Gert worked for ten years as a
reactor physicist at a nuclear power station, before moving on to a defence research
company providing decision support for the South African defence force.
gert.hattingh@wintec.ac.nz
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Robert Holt – Callaghan Innovation
Robert, a chartered engineer and scientist, works in the team that has developed
a new hydrogen-based energy storage system. This technology, called HyLink™, is
comprised of a hydrogen generator (5kW alkaline electrolyser) and an underground
storage system. HyLink™ converts energy from renewable sources to thermal
energy when the consumer needs it. A prototype system, powered by intermittent
renewable energy, has run on Matiu-Somes Island in Wellington harbour since
October 2012.
Previous research and development activities Robert has contributed to include;
high temperature CO2 capture, ultrasonic medical devices, early high speed internet
communications and high quality graphic arts scanner and image setters.
Later this year Robert will celebrate two decades of living in New Zealand.
Robert.Holt@callaghaninnovation.govt.nz
Kirk Hope – Business NZ
Kirk Hope is Chief Executive of BusinessNZ, New Zealand’s leading business advocacy
group, representing thousands of businesses of all sizes. Kirk and his Wellingtonbased team work with companies, organisations and political and other decision
makers, advocating for New Zealand’s success through sustainable economic growth.
Before joining BusinessNZ, Kirk was CEO of the NZ Bankers’ Association, and the
Executive Director of the Financial Services Federation. He has previously held a
range of senior positions at Westpac, including Head of Government Relations
and Regulatory Affairs. A qualified barrister and solicitor, Kirk holds a Master’s
degree in law, focused on regulation of financial services, and a Bachelor and PostGraduate Honours degree in political science. For five years he was a member of the
Commercial and Business Law Committee of the New Zealand Law Society.
khope@businessnz.org.nz
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Collier Issacs – FarmIQ Systems
Collier graduated from Massey University in 1989 with B Ag Sci and Dip BS. After
university he started work as Assistant to the General Manager at the NZ Game
Industry Board, concluding at the end of 2000 as Chief Executive. Collier then moved
to the broader meat industry as General Manager – Market Services at Meat NZ in
2001. In 2002 Collier joined Landcorp Farming Ltd as Manager – Corporate Strategy
concluding employment as National Manager – Services and Strategy in December
2010. Collier was appointed CEO of FarmIQ Systems, December 2010.
collier.isaacs@farmiq.co.nz
Peter Johnston – IBM New Zealand
Peter Johnston leads the IBM’s New Zealand Digital Practice, including the local
hub of the world’s largest digital agency, IBM Interactive Experience, bringing
human centred design, business strategy and cognitive transformation to help NZ
enterprises flourish in this digitally connected era. His team’s work is dedicated to
customers, incorporating business strategy, value chains, enterprise design and
technologies to create unique customer experiences, as experiences are now the
competitive battleground for business.
Peter’s research expertise in Cognitive experience (psychology) is integrated into tech
innovation, ensuring the human element is paramount and seeks to help people to
live lives to the fullest.
Peter worked in strategy and digital roles in a large number of sectors such as
financial services, distribution, media, energy and utilities, telecommunications, and
government.
peterj@nz1.ibm.com
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Kim Kelly – Hutt City Council
Hutt City has a population of 100,000 residents. Hutt City’s key business sectors are
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Manufacturing (STEMM) based.
These medium-high technology sector businesses generate $421m of GDP per
annum and employ nearly 4000 people in Hutt City.
Kim’s responsibilities include a focus on economic development strategy and
economic development programmes. Recently this has included work on projects
such as the Hutt STEMM Festival (http://www.huttstemm.nz/) and Technology Valley
Awards (http://technologyvalleyawards.co.nz/).
kim.kelly@huttcity.govt.nz
Irene Kereama-Royal – Unitec
Irene Kereama-Royal of Parehauraki, Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Raukawa and Ngāpuhi
descent is the Research Partner, Rangahau Māori & Research Development at Unitec
Institute of Technology in Auckland. Irene is a lawyer with extensive experience
in innovation, funding and advisory roles within organisations including FoRST,
HortResearch, AgResearch and Technology NZ. Irene’s role in Unitec includes the
development of research partnerships and engagement with Māori and public sector
research.
ikereamaroyal@unitec.ac.nz
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Priscilla Loong
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The Misprint Co
Priscilla Loong - Co-Founder of The Misprint Co.
I’m 23 years old and I’ve spent the majority of my life waiting.
Waiting to grow up.
Waiting to graduate.
Waiting for someone else to save the world.
But I’m tired of waiting. I’m out to innovate.
The Misprint Co. was born from the problem of excessive paper waste at Design
School. My co-founders and myself saw a solution in repurposing this waste paper
into notebooks and stationery. Now, we help businesses and schools around
Wellington to create a closed loop cycle for their paper.
priscilla@misprint.co.nz
Paul Mather – Callaghan Innovation
Paul trained as an Industrial Designer at the Wellington Polytechnic Design School
and later completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Business and Administration
through Massey University. After having held a range of product or organisational
development roles in New Zealand applied research or design led entities, such as
the New Zealand Disabilities Resource Centre, Steelfort Engineering and Formway
Furniture, he took up an initial position at the Wellington Institute of Technology
[WelTec] as Director of Innovative Manufacturing. As a result of his roles at WelTec
and more recently Callaghan Innovation, Paul has been able to initiate and support a
range of local science, engineering and technology activities in the Hutt Valley.
paul.mather@callaghaninnovation.govt.nz
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Alisdair McKenzie – IS Assurance Services
Alisdair McKenzie began his IT experience as a Cobol programmer/analyst at the
Defence EDP at Porirua in 1970. During his 22 year career as a supply officer in
the RNZAF he was part of IT projects in developing user requirements for RNZAF
and Defence Supply systems. After leaving the Airforce he spent 3 years as an IT
Project leader at Todd/Mitsubishi Motors. From 1989 to 1999 he was an IT Auditor
at DataBank, GCS, IRD, and TAB. Since 2000 he has been an independent consultant
on Information Security for Public and private clients. His current interests are the
Security of the Internet of Things and the Governance of Data.
He is a member of IITP, ISACA, (ISC)2, ISSA and hold CITP, CISA, CISSP certifications.
ajmck@clear.net.nz
Fee McLeod – The Mindlab by Unitec
Fee McLeod is General Manager of The MindLab by Unitec. Before joining The
MindLab, Fee spent 15 years working agency side in the digital marketing space
launching large digital platforms and campaigns for clients such as Ford, Nokia, Land
Rover, Vodafone and ASB. Over the last year Fee has been instrumental in managing
the growth of The MindLab from one location to 12. Fee will share with us how The
MindLab has managed growth since it was founded 2 ½ years ago and some of the
innovative approaches they’ve taken to ensure sustainable business growth in the
EdTech sector with their key partners, Unitec and NEXT Foundation.
fee@themindlab.com
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Anthony Muir – Ridvan Garden Developments Ltd
Ant Muir has a solid background in industry and contributed to its growth and
development. He is a qualified and experienced civil engineering technologist,
architectural designer, weathertight specialist, and trade certified carpenter with
experience in the construction and land development industry; this provides a unique
interdisciplinary background. Ant is a graduate member of IPENZ and is currently
preparing his application for Technical Membership of IPENZ. With a passion for
research, innovation and development, Ant holds several patents for products and
systems used within the construction industry. Anthony Muir has worked at Ridvan
Garden Developments Limited, a company registered as Master Builders and Land
Developers, for more than 30 years.
ant.muir@xtra.co.nz
Susie Paterson – Dux Industries
A marketing professional with strong business analysis skills and proven product/
brand management experience. Tertiary qualified with proven experience in diverse
marketing roles which have involved working with sales teams, and managing market
research, branding, CRM implementation and projects.
susie.paterson@dux.co.nz
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Tom Rabone – 1 st Assembly (Creative HQ)
At 1st Assembly, Tom manages a new collaboration between Creative HQ and the
Hutt City Council that focusses on supporting start-ups who work with physical
products.
With experience in commercial law, operations management, and corporate
governance, Tom provides strategy and growth advice to junior companies, including
as the Programme Manager for Lightning Lab Manufacturing in 2015 - NZ’s first
business accelerator for hardware-related ventures. He’s also a shed tinkerer,
restoring turntables and learning more about DIY robotics and code.
tom@1-a.co.nz
Simon Rae – Innovation Policy (MBIE)
Simon Rae is Manager, Innovation Policy at the Ministry of Business, Innovation
and Employment. The Innovation Policy team is responsible for providing advice
to the government on the New Zealand’s Innovation System, and the conditions
needed to help businesses innovate. Before joining MBIE, Simon led the policy and
technology team at the Office of the Privacy Commissioner. Prior to that he worked
at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, including a posting to the New Zealand
Embassy in The Hague. He has an honours degrees in Philosophy and Music.
simon.rae@mbie.govt.nz
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Martin Simpson – Fraser Engineering
As General Manager of Fraser & Fire & Rescue Ltd (and Sister company J. J. Fraser
Engineering Ltd), Martin led intense expansion and innovation of the business, to
become the world’s fastest growing Fire Appliance manufacturer. Recently, Fraser
Fire & Rescue secured major contracts to supply Australia, several Pacific Island
Nations and are exploring opportunities in Asia.
Martin passionately advocates for the Wellington’s manufacturing sector and believes
that a strong sector can lead to ‘down-stream’ regional benefits and positive social
returns. Martin ensures the manufacturing sector is positioned clearly on the radar
of central government (as a key part in the development of New Zealand’s Knowledge
Economy). In under four years, Fraser & Rescue has expanded its staff base to 150
and injects millions of dollars into the local economy.
Martin.Simpson@fraser.org.nz
Dr. Bram Smith – KiwiNet
Bram Smith is GM of the Kiwi Innovation Network (KiwiNet), a consortium of
universities and crown research institutes working together to enable clever research
to drive business innovation. KiwiNet’s activities range from commercial training for
researchers, connecting researchers with businesses and investing into innovation
opportunities in research organisations. The result is numerous technologies
licenced, sold or formed into start-up ventures that have already produced
substantial economic benefits for New Zealand. KiwiNet is funded through the MBIE.
Bram has a background in mechanical and biomedical engineering with specific
experience in software development and decision support systems. He has a history
with start-up ventures including starting his own company developing engine tuning
software, and helping to form a biomedical equipment start-up company from
Aalborg University in Denmark. Bram holds a BE and a PhD both from the University
of Canterbury.
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bsmith@kiwinet.org.nz
Chris Teeling
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Xero
As Global Head of Strategy, Chris Teeling has helped Xero, the leader in cloud
accounting software, reach over 700,000 small businesses subscribers in over 180
countries worldwide. The company is now the leading cloud accounting solution in
New Zealand, Australia and the UK.
Before joining Xero, Chris was COO of GreenButton Limited a cloud supercomputing
company with customers including Pixar, Nasa and Boeing. GreenButton was
acquired by Microsoft to be integrated into their Azure cloud platform. He also
draws on experience as a global strategy and innovation advisor for Fonterra and
leadership roles with JPMorgan in London and New York.
Chris is a thought leader on strategy and innovation in the digital age, with powerful
viewpoints on how to position winning strategies for the future.
chris.teeling@xero.com
Tui Te Hau – Te Papa Tongarewa
Tui has spent over 15 years working with businesses from major primary exporters
to start-ups in the creative and digital sectors. She was the former CEO of Creative
HQ and was responsible for the establishment of the Lightning Lab – New Zealand’s
business accelerator programme.
Tui now heads up Te Papa’s Innovation Hub Mahuki. Through Mahuki, teams will
work with Te Papa’s collections, experts and visitors. The first intake in August 2016
aim to meet challenges facing the global culture and heritage sector and find new
ways to connect with New Zealand’s culture, stories and taonga.
tui.tehau@tepapa.govt.nz
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Evelyn Wareham – Statistics New Zealand
Evelyn Wareham is General Manager, Customer Support & Development at Statistics
New Zealand. Statistics NZ’s vision is to unleash the power of data to change lives.
Evelyn is leading the expansion of Statistics NZ’s Integrated Data Infrastructure - the
New Zealand government’s key information hub of anonymised, person-centred
data for statistical and policy research. She also leads the delivery of Statistics NZ’s
delivery of data for customers. In 2014, Evelyn was a member of the New Zealand
Data Futures Forum. She has strong knowledge of privacy, as former lead Privacy
Officer for Statistics NZ and convenor of the cross-government Privacy Leadership
Programme. Evelyn previously held several positions at Archives New Zealand. She
has engaged in international professional collaboration and in development of
information management capacity around the world.
evelyn.wareham@stats.govt.nz
Lasith Weeraratne – AlphaCrowd
Lasith holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland and is an
entrepreneur at heart. He is passionate about start-ups, capital raising, early-stage
investing and technology in New Zealand. AlphaCrowd is the equity crowdfunding
platform for digital and technology businesses. Innovation is strong in New Zealand
and Lasith believes that Kiwi developers, engineers, hackers, inventors, scientists
and visionaries should be supported locally in their global ambitions. Alphacrowd’s
industry focus makes it relevant to serious technology investors.
las.weeraratne@alphacrowd.co.nz
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Mariana Van der Walt
Centre for
Transdisciplinary Research and Innovation
–
Mariana is the Centre Director at Wintec’s Centre of Transdisciplinary Research
and Innovation (CeTRI), the Research and Development Director for Wintec, and a
member of the SODA Inc. investment panel. With over 25 years working in research
and development in the public sector, Mariana is experienced in the development
and leadership of diverse teams, technology development and implementation,
and solving business problems through innovative solutions. Mariana has overseen
high-budget projects in national security and commercial sectors, and is experienced
in corporate and national governance environments. She holds a Masters in
Technology Management and a postgraduate qualification in governance and
leadership.
marianna.vanderwalt@wintec.ac.nz
David Wilson – EDANZ
David has been involved with a wide variety of projects in local and regional
economic development, metropolitan, business and industry sector development,
corporate citizenship, governance, sustainable economic and socio-economic
development. David has been director of the Institute of Public Policy at AUT since
2007, and in 2013 also took up a new Whangarei-based role leading the regional
economic development agency and tourism organisation. He is currently completing
a PhD in regional economic development.
David has a commercial background in small, medium and corporate businesses and
also owned and operated a surf retail business for 15 years.
As an academic he played a key role in the design and implementation of the
‘Metropolitan Auckland Project’ which formed the basis for the Auckland region’s
economic development plan 2006-2010.
liz@northlandinc.co.nz
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WELLINGTON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – WELTEC
WelTec is well known for its responsiveness and delivery of services to small to
medium sized enterprises to support their growth and development, and with
local government, to benefit and contribute to society.
The Institute has a strong reputation for its work in the area of product
development, including the design, development and pre-manufacturing
phases. We work with numerous businesses and organisations, including
technology companies, ICT and the high value manufacturing sectors. WelTec
is also building a platform of testing services designed to support the research
and development needs of industry.
WelTec’s research and innovation activities include: Engineering, which
encompasses mechanical, electrical and civil specialities; Information
Technology; Business and Management; Construction and Creative
Technologies.
Jacquie.Harper@weltec.ac.nz
0800 935 832
Kensington Avenue, Petone, Lower Hutt 5045
www.weltec.ac.nz
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UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – UNITEC
Unitec has over 150 programmes taught by staff with a wide range of expertise
spanning the social, health and natural sciences, education, creative industries,
business, technologies and the built environment.
Specialist areas currently include: Cybersecurity (systems research, business
health checks); Computational Intelligence – robotics, medtech, intelligent
tutoring, augmented reality; Sustainable Energy – hydrogen technology,
energy economics; Built Environment – whole house research, disaster
recovery, sustainability in construction, GIS mapping, virtual design (BIM);
Biosecurity, NZ biodiversity, invasive pests, animal behaviour and welfare;
Communication – planning, analysis, media campaign design, events; Market
Research and Market Validation – design and implementation; Social Practice/
Community Development – social programme evaluation, placemaking, data
analysis; Health – health services research, clinical research design; Education
– educational leadership, language learning and translation, evaluation of
workplace learning, vocational learning; Sport – effective leadership/coaching in
sport; Biostatistics – systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
researchvouchers@unitec.ac.nz; gsteinhorn@unitec.ac.nz
021 719 672 or +64 9 815 4321 extn 8467
Carrington Road, Mt Albert, Auckland 1025
www.unitec.ac.nz
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ARA INSTITUTE OF CANTERBURY
Ara has recently completed research and development projects for local
industries involved in renewable energy systems (including solar thermal,
PV and energy management), internationalisation of SMEs, communication
technologies such as app development and novel product development. We
have supported local industries and suppliers with one-off niche CAD models
and/or designs, 3d products and prototypes, product testing, app development,
big data, and design and testing of smart technologies. Our experience covers
a diverse range of industries including: transport, energy, power utilities,
mobility, data, telecommunications, sports and exercise.
Margaret.Leonard@ara.ac.nz
03 940 8229
130 Madras Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011
www.ara.ac.nz
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WAIKATO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - WINTEC
Wintec has researchers covering areas ranging from Media Arts, Business,
IT and Enterprise, Education, Health and Social Practice, Engineering and
Industrial Design, Science and Primary Industries, and Sport and Human
Performance. We also have dedicated innovation capabilities in sensor
applications (domestic, business and industrial and outdoor applications),
On-farm solutions, product development, 3D printing and prototyping, social
innovation with application in health, aged care and rural development, and
biomedical device and technology development.
Mariana.VanderWalt@wintec.ac.nz
0800 294 6832
106 Tristram Street, Hamilton West, Hamilton 3204
www.wintec.ac.nz
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OTAGO POLYTECHNIC
Otago Polytechic is engaged with community, business and industry groups,
regionally and nationally in an extensive range of farsighted and customerfocussed innovative projects. Our approach to research and development
is well respected across our sector, and exceptional results are regularly
reported.
We provide services to business and industry which enable future-focussed
commercial business transformation. Our commercial facility, Innovation
Workspace, collaborates with more than 70 external companies each year,
across NZ. We subsidise our academic staff to engage with many more
businesses and community groups through our internal ‘Research and
Enterprise investment funding’, with over $1m distributed each year.
Our students are encouraged and supported to become innovative and
enterprising through highly experiential learning activities, solving real world
problems for external NZ-wide businesses. These projects are undertaken at no
or minimal cost to the business partner.
We have expertise in Design, Culinary Arts, Engineering, Health, Sports
Performance, and Sustainable solutions. We deliver education and mentoring
directly into the workforce, through a wide variety of business education and
development projects, including through Capable NZ. Otago Polytechnic is part
of the TANZ network, delivering online courses across NZ and beyond.
Please contact us to discuss your business development needs.
Alistair.Regan@op.ac.nz
0800 762 786
121 Forth Street, North Dunedin, Dunedin 9016
www.op.ac.nz
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MANUKAU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
MIT has established a dedicated subsidiary company, EnterpriseMIT, to engage
with business and industry. Our purpose is to work with organisations to
answer questions, solve problems and develop ideas and innovation. We
have a wide range of experience in commercialization, business growth and
opportunity development. We work in close collaboration with our seven
faculties to ensure our clients have access to the most up to date knowledge
and expertise.
Some examples of our specialist expertise include: our faculty of nursing and
health leads in community health strategies with a strength in qualitative and
action research methodologies; our maritime school are recognized globally for
maritime consultancy, port modelling and simulator training and development;
we have ground-breaking results in freshwater aquaculture research at our
dedicated facility; our education and social sciences faculty are renowned for
their work in early childhood education; our engineering and trades faculty
has expertise in maintenance and reliability, mechatronics and prototype
development; creative arts is involved in arts development and workshops
throughout New Zealand and our faculty of business and IT is involved in a
variety of projects including market research and IT development.
We specialise in growing your ideas and your business.
Tim.Wilson@manukau.ac.nz
0800 86 85 85
Newbury Street, Otara, Auckland 2023
www.manukau.ac.nz
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