Event Category: Regional Series

Save the Date: Hunter Biodiversity Luncheon

18 August | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Regional Series

Save the date for the Hunter Luncheon focusing on Biodiversity to be held at the NOAH'S on the Beach, Newcastle. Further details to be announced

Hunter Housing Market Outlook Luncheon

22 June | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Regional Series

Join your Hunter industry colleagues as we welcome Peter Tulip, Chief Economist at the Centre for Independent Studies, who will speak to the economic and political factors influencing the Hunter housing market. With interest rates already rising, a federal election will have been recently decided and a state election looming, you won’t want to miss this timely discussion on how the Hunter’s tight housing market will respond to changes in economic policy. Secure your table or individual tickets to not miss out!

Central Coast End of Year Luncheon

19 November - 19 November | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Regional Series

Join us to celebrate the return to in-person events at our Central Coast End of Year Luncheon. This is a prime networking opportunity where we will hear important updates on the region’s development issues. David Farmer, CEO of Central Coast Council, will speak to Council’s recovery work and their priorities for the next year. We will also hear from Garry Fielding, Independent Chairperson, Regional Housing Taskforce who will discuss the Taskforce’s findings and their focus on boosting housing supply. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, spaces are strictly limited, so secure your place now!

Central Coast Luncheon | The GSC Central Coast Strategy

31 March - 31 March | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Regional Series

The development industry is reporting unprecedented demand for employment land and new housing on the Coast. At the same time the Greater Sydney Commission has been tasked with delivering a Central Coast economic development strategy, and Council is undergoing massive changes with an uncertain future. What is the status of the GSC strategy, what opportunities will it present for our industry and the region’s overall growth, and what happens when the GSC’s work is finished? What role will Council play in delivering the strategy, and how have Council’s planning divisions changed? Join us at the UDIA NSW Central Coast Luncheon to hear from Jackie Taranto, GSC’s Economic Commissioner, and Malcolm Ryan, Central Coast Council’s Chief Operating Officer, who will address these important questions.

Illawarra Luncheon with Mr Ryan Park MP

3 May - 3 May | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Regional Series

With the NSW Election due in less than a year, UDIA NSW is delighted to invite you to join your industry colleagues at the Illawarra Luncheon to hear from Mr Ryan Park MP. Mr Park will discuss Labor’s vision for the Illawarra and Shoalhaven and provide a greater insight into how the other side of government is planning to address the regional housing crisis. He will also outline the infrastructure that will be required to support the growth of the region as its population increases to more than 500,000 by 2041. Secure your ticket or book a table now!

Illawarra Luncheon | Planning for Infrastructure & Growth

18 March - 18 March | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Regional Series

Join your industry colleagues for the first Illawarra luncheon of 2021 as we discuss the key planning and growth issues affecting the Illawarra Shoalhaven region. The release of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan 2041 and City Deal Prospectus 2020 will guide the future planning of the Illawarra Shoalhaven, where an increasing amount of people are calling home. We will hear from Sarah Lees, Director, Southern Region, DPIE Planning and Assessments and Debra Murphy, CEO, Regional Development Australia on how the broader Illawarra Shoalhaven region is responding to COVID and what target areas and key projects are needed to further grow the region. Stuart Taggart, CEO of the Wollongong 2022 UCI Road World Championships will also discuss the major international cycling event that will leave a legacy on Wollongong as a city and the broader region. Seats are limited so secure your place early!

Hunter Luncheon | The Hunter Regional Plan Review

6 May - 6 May | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Regional Series

The Hunter Regional Plan will undergo its 5-year review this year, and the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is now beginning that process. With unprecedented recent land sales and constraints on existing zoned land, the Hunter’s housing supply pipeline is more uncertain. How will DPIE address this big question in planning for the Hunter’s future? We will hear from Monica Gibson, Executive Director Regions, DPIE, who will outline the Regional Plan review process, what is being considered and how industry will inform this critical work. Mark Kelly, General Manager, ADW Johnson, will then present an update of the UDIA NSW Hunter Region Building Blocks report detailing the challenges to our land supply. Following these presentations Professor Roberta Ryan from University of Newcastle will join the panel for a discussion on the Hunter’s land supply and the significance of the Regional Plan becoming a statutory document.

Hunter March Luncheon

17 March - 17 March | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Regional Series

Join your Hunter industry colleagues for an in-depth update on UDIA’s advocacy with Transport for NSW to improve how they work with the development sector and better plan for the Hunter’s growth. Anthony Hayes, Executive Director Community & Place, TfNSW will present on changes in Development Services for the Newcastle Regional office. Following Anthony’s presentation, he will be joined by Joe James, CEO, Hunter Joint Organisation and Joshua Sattler, CEO, Dantia for a panel discussion including the soon-to-be-released draft Hunter Regional Transport Plan. Secure your table or individual tickets now!

Hunter March Luncheon

4 March - 4 March | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Regional Series

Our Hunter March Luncheon will examine the work of the TfNSW Hunter Reference Group and discuss the challenges that remain. Damien Pfeiffer, TfNSW’s A/Director Land Use ROM will outline the work of the Reference Group, the recent restructuring at TfNSW and the practical impacts in the Newcastle office. Greg Piper MP will then speak on how we can build on this momentum to get the changes at TfNSW that will make a lasting impact to support the growth of the Hunter. Seats are limited so secure your place early!

Hunter Christmas Luncheon

1 December - 1 December | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Regional Series

Join your industry colleagues over a two course lunch and beverages as the UDIA NSW Hunter Chapter returns to live events with our Hunter Christmas Luncheon. We are thrilled to welcome Kiersten Fishburn, the new Secretary of DPIE, who will speak to how the Department is working to remove barriers and make it easier to deliver housing supply in the Hunter. Seats are limited so secure your place early!