Wednesday, November 26, 2025

10:50 AM - 11:20 AM

Neura Breakout Room Mokopuna

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Overview

Tom Frost, Far North District Council
Matt Lane, Wellington City Council
Sam Bacon, Wellington City Council

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Details

Matt Lane: Shared digital pipes, not monoliths: Why we need Digital Public Infrastructure now The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. Aotearoa has lagged in building shared digital infrastructure to transform public services. To time to take action has come, and local government are critical partners who need to be at the table.
Sam Bacon: Urban Mobility Data: From Clipboards to AI and Beyond Come on a journey through the evolution of urban mobility data collection in Wellington, from manual counts to AI-powered computer vision. We’ll explore why this data matters, the promise and pitfalls of cutting-edge technology, and how connecting insights across the council unlocks real value.