The New Zealand chapter of THSG aims to facilitate transport and health related discussions in Aotearoa New Zealand and promote the evidence base for policy and advocacy that will enable a healthier and sustainable transport system in Aotearoa.
New Zealand has two representatives on the THSG Board:
- Dr Sandra Mandic, PhD, PMP, THSG NZ Co-Chair (Policy), AGILE Research Ltd., Wellington, New Zealand
- Professor Ben Wooliscroft, THSG NZ Co-Chair (Science), Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
We invite individuals and organisations in New Zealand who are interested in transport and health to sign up for THSG membership and join the THSG New Zealand chapter to engage in conversations and events to shape the healthier and sustainable transport future for New Zealand.
Members of the THSG New Zealand chapter will receive emails about relevant transport and health events and activities in New Zealand.
The Congestion Conversation Symposium 2026
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 | 2:30 pm to 4:30pm (New Zealand time; UTC+12)
Hybrid event (online participation with limited in-person attendance)
Location: Room 303-148, 38 Princes St, Auckland Central
Auckland, New Zealand
Join us to learn from and network with researchers and practitioners from various sectors and discuss congestion charging in New Zealand.
Registration is free, but mandatory.
Symposium programme
2:30 pm – 2:40 pm: Welcome and introductions
2:40 pm – 3:00 pm: Dr Hyesop Shin, University of Auckland, Auckland: “Deciphering Congestion Pricing: A Geosimulation Perspective”
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Chris Ballantyne, New Zealand Transport Agency: “NZTA’s Role in Supporting Scheme Development”
3:30 pm – 4:10 pm: Panel Discussion: “Congestion Charging in New Zealand: Challenges and Opportunities”
4:10 pm – 4:30 pm: General Discussion
4:30 pm: Symposium ends
Organiser:
- Dr Sandra Mandic, PhD, PMP, THSG NZ Co-Chair (Policy), AGILE Research Ltd., Wellington
For questions about this event, contact Dr Sandra Mandic (THSG New Zealand Co-Chair (Policy)) at agile.research.nz@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you at this symposium in Auckland, New Zealand – in person and online – on 24 February 2026!