Panel Discussion
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CPD
Join us at KPMG's first Governance in Government breakfast to discuss building fit for purpose water governance boards.
Public sector governance is entering a period of significant renewal, with major change underway in the water services sector. From 1 July 2026, up to 25 new water entities will require capable, independent boards with the right mix of skills to govern complex, high trust public assets.
This session explores what this moment means for directors and for the wider governance ecosystem. With demand focused squarely on experienced governors, the establishment of new water boards is expected to trigger movement across the public sector, creating opportunities for emerging directors to step into existing board roles as others transition.
Our panel will reflect on the critical role of skills matrices, independence, and judgement in building fit for purpose boards at pace. Drawing on practical experience and a system wide view, speakers will consider how boards can be structured for resilience, credibility and long term performance.
This is a timely discussion on how governance change, done well, can strengthen the entire public sector.
This event is supported by:
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In 2019, Campbell Barry made history as New Zealand’s youngest elected Mayor of a city (Lower Hutt) at just 28. Prior to this, he served two terms as a City Councillor and worked across a range of public and private sector roles, giving him an early and practical grounding in how local government operates in practice.
During his time as Mayor, Campbell was Chair of the Wellington Water Committee, and held senior national leadership roles, including Vice President of Local Government New Zealand. He has been heavily involved in sector reform, including playing a key role in water reform and helping to establish Tiaki Wai, the water entity that will be servicing metropolitan Wellington from the 1st of July 2026.
After choosing not to stand at the 2025 Local Government Election, Campbell now heads the Local Government and Partnerships Practice at Agite, a Wellington-based strategic advisory.
He supports public and private sector clients to navigate the complexity, uncertainty, and change facing local government — particularly in the context of reform, new delivery models, and evolving central government–local government relationships.
Dr Kevin Lavery is an experienced chief executive with a background across public and private sectors, spanning strategy, business development, change management and major infrastructure.
He holds degrees from the University of Manchester and the University of Kent and has led three major local authorities in the UK and New Zealand.
His experience includes senior roles in consulting, digital start-ups, FTSE-listed companies and the NHS, with a strong focus on integrated care, social housing, regeneration and organisational turnaround. He is currently Chair of the Establishment Board of IAWAI Flowing Waters, Waikato’s first publicly owned water company. He also sits on the Board of Sanctuary Group, a large social housing and residential care provider in the United Kingdom. In addition, Kevin has recently joined Marlborough District Council’s Advisory Group to support preparations for launching a Waters CCO in 2027.
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Jill Dawson
Wellington Branch Manager
+64 27 278 8814
+64 4 470 2673
jill.dawson@iod.org.nz
The Wellington branch acknowledges the generous support of
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The East Coast region also thank
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The Manawatu region also thank
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Members — $55.00
Non-members — $100.00
