2026 Driving Safely for Work Conference
The Government Health and Safety Lead is proud to be hosting a one-off public sector focused Conference on Driving Safely for Work. This event is a full-day development event, to be held at Shed 6, Queens Wharf, Wellington on Thursday 12 November 2026
This Conference aims to increase knowledge of best practice when managing driving for work, moving beyond focusing simply on speed and compliance, considering the many factors that can lead to harm being caused while driving. We have lined up industry specialists to discuss key topics such as driving and fatigue, the psychology of distractions, the future of fleet, and other key topics.
This one-off event is open to all H&S, HR practitioners and Fleet Managers who are interested in the management of driving for work, with the aim to increase knowledge and share best practice. We have lined up industry specialists to discuss key topics such as driving and fatigue, the psychology of distractions, the future of fleet, and other key topics.
Thanks to our amazing sponsors, there is no charge to attend this Conference:
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Our Agenda for the Day
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9am |
Registration, networking and morning tea |
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10am |
Nau mai Haere mai / Karakia Formal start to the Conference |
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10.05am |
Opening and Welcome |
Dougal Sutherland |
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10.15am |
EYESUPNZ: Driving and the Brain with Greg Murphy, Nathan Wallis and Katrina Aubrey |
AutoSense
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11.20am |
Case Study of Distraction through mobile devices |
ACC with NZTA and Police |
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12.05pm |
Lunch and networking |
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1pm |
Psychology of Behaviour |
Umbrella |
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1.35pm |
FleetFit partnership and Return to Work |
Habit Health & NZI |
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2.35 pm |
Afternoon tea and networking |
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3pm |
The Future of Fleet |
Custom Fleet |
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3.30pm |
TBC |
TBC |
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4pm |
Closing address and summary |
Dougal Sutherland
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4.10pm |
Karakia and close |
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For any enquiries about the conference, or to express an interest in attending, please email anita.mcghie-filkins@mpi.govt.nz, or ghsl@mpi.govt.nz